Slogold Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Just got this a couple of days ago a replacement from my original purchase. First one has a issue w/ electronics easily fixable but I told them to get me a new one. So GC got this one for me directly from the factory. It's a 68 Historic RI Custom in Tri Burst. Everyone knows that without a pix it doesn't exist...RIGHT? So. here she is again....... Should I install the Guard or let her run around Naked for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 BEAUtiful axe. When they ship with the pickguard unattached, do they already have the holes drilled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjb5228 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 i think it would look pretty sexy with a guard on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 BEAUtiful axe. When they ship with the pickguard unattached' date=' do they already have the holes drilled?[/quote']No holes, it's 100% Virgin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I have pick guards on all of mine except for my ES135. I like the guards, but I would have a very hard time drilling holes in that fine axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromaj Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Should I install the Guard or let her run around Naked for a while? Slogold, I posted this in another thread, but my vote is for NO guard. I just prefer no guards when such a nice flame exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I say"No Guard". Two reasons. It will cover part of the gorgeous top. The holes are permanent. The quandry of the guard is that it will hide the part of the guitar you want to protect, but if you will never see that part, why bother? You might as well scratch it up real good, and then put the guard on. Hmmmmmm, Has anyone come up with a guard that's held on with suction cups, like the pillian pads on high end choppers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninety1vee Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 do not sodomize that paul with a gaurd[-x it's just too pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bram Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I agree with the others. NO PICKGUARD!!! If you're still not convinced, then put a creme pickguard on it instead of a black pickguard + creme pickup rings instead of the black pickup rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Leave her naked! Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkHolbrook Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 That thing is gorgeous... I too would vote no guard! I'm sure I'll get flamed for this but man that guitar is so beautiful... I think I would try to get something like a milar sheet (NOT a sticky one) and see if there was a way I could cut it and get it to fit to protect the finish. Perhaps put it on ONLY when you play. That way she stays clean. I mean even like a plastic folder protector cut just right might work. I did this years ago for an Epiphone I had. I found this pretty amazing tape that left no marks on anything (can't remember what it was now) and I cut this piece of folder protector so that the top went between the pickups and then extended below to the edge of the guitar. Then one small piece of tape to keep it there on the bottom. DO NOT USE CELLOPHANE! It will leave marks. You might be able to get by without the tape. Sometime the plastic adheres by static charge alone. When I had mine on you couldn't even see it. But it kept the pick scratches down. When I sold it it looked almost new. Heh heh... If you'd like to ship me your guitar I think I could find time to cut a piece and make it beautiful for you oh say sometime in the next 3-5 years.... Well actually I'd cut it the first day but then I'd have to test the install to make sure it works... I'd have it back to you some time... heh heh! :( :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 All opinions considered......THANK YOU!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Very nice! Makes me wanna run out & find one for myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabby Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 What's the neck size like? guard off, I couldn't bring myself to drill a hole in that top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverLesterStd Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Slo, I'm gonna have to say Congrats, and then followed by something like Killer Top! This will have to be followed up by my anti-circumcumcision law on Killer Tops. I could not drill into that sweet piece of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Slo' date=' I'm gonna have to say Congrats, and then followed by something like Killer Top! This will have to be followed up by my anti-circumcumcision law on Killer Tops. I could not drill into that sweet piece of wood. [/quote'] Thanks so MUCH!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingMetalHeart Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That Guitar is as hot as a Jessica Alba and Rebecca Stamos sandwich!! Guard off=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 That Guitar is as hot as a Jessica Alba and Rebecca Stamos sandwich!!Guard off=d> Dude, it's Rebecca Romijn. You really don't have to remind us of the connection to John Stamos. Anyway, there is a way to attach a pickguard without drilling - you just have to order one of the aftermarket pickguards that mount up under the pickup mounting rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Dude' date=' it's Rebecca Romijn. You really don't have to remind us of the connection to John Stamos. Anyway, there is a way to attach a pickguard without drilling - you just have to order one of the aftermarket pickguards that mount up under the pickup mounting rings.[/quote'] It's really a shame to cover that killer flame and I don't really want to drill her coz it's sacrilege to do it. But where can I get that screwless pickguard? Can someone point me to the link and can I get it with like the original PG that looks like a Triple Bindings? Thanks Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV-Zeppelin Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Normally I'm very pro-pickguard, but given that it's a custom and the guard is black, I'd say leave it off. If the Customs in HCS had creme binding/pickguard and gold controls, I'd say definitely on... but otherwise... OFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingMetalHeart Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Dude' date=' it's Rebecca Romijn. You really don't have to remind us of the connection to John Stamos. Anyway, there is a way to attach a pickguard without drilling - you just have to order one of the aftermarket pickguards that mount up under the pickup mounting rings.[/quote'] She is single again?? Go get her! <<<<<<< works way to much My girlfriend (Elisha Cuthbert) is enough for me to handle anyway,and to cover that AAAA flame is a shame!! I would let rock in her birthday suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil325 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I found this pretty amazing tape that left no marks on anything (can't remember what it was now) could it have been painters tape? that stuff is used for easy removal on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil325 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 btw http://bobbyleesignatureseries.com/ offers the drilless pickguards for about $30. u can get them in different colors or just clear. i never knew they even made these until this thread haha so now i want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMC Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I can feel the heat off that flame, looks sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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