DC42 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Hello All, Had my new Casino set up and all ready to go. Giving it a good work out when I noticed a faint static sound was coming out of the amp intermittently. Did basic testing using different guitars, cables, etc.. Turned out to be static from the pickguard. Wiped it down with Static Guard and the issue goes away for some time. Took it one step further and removed the pickguard. Tone is just fine to me. Only problem is the two small holes. I would prefer not to put the screws back in. My thought leading to the question is there has to be a product to fill the holes. Like patching a screw hole in a wall or something. I can then touch up the mark with a small dab of paint to blend it in. Not worried about having a perfect match and job. Would just like to blend it in a bit. Anyone ever try something like this and or can recommend a a product to carefully fill those holes? Spackle type substance may work but would have to be careful when applying due to the hollow body. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemans335 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I took the pickguard off my Casino, and usually do it on any guitars with a nice flame maple top. I leave the screws in, so I don't lose them. I don't see how you're going to get teh color to match, and that will look worse than anything else, empty holes included. That will also lower the reasale value of a guitar (and in spite of what everyone says, most guitars eventually do get sold, for a number of reasons; eBay's proof of that, so don't shoot yourself in the foot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC42 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 I took the pickguard off my Casino, and usually do it on any guitars with a nice flame maple top. I leave the screws in, so I don't lose them. I don't see how you're going to get teh color to match, and that will look worse than anything else, empty holes included. That will also lower the reasale value of a guitar (and in spite of what everyone says, most guitars eventually do get sold, for a number of reasons; eBay's proof of that, so don't shoot yourself in the foot). Sounds like the safe way to go. A different pick guard is an option as well. Thx for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengle1981 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I personally used to put the screws in on my casino. I have an epi sherry reissue and don't care too much for the pickguard so have done the same on this. If your dead against the screws then maybe try a toothpick cut to size and then glued in and get a guitar touch up kit. Personally I'd just put the screws in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar dog Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I put my screws back in on my Casino. I think this guy did too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Now you have me all scared... I KNOW I put my pick guard screws someplace safe so I wouldn't lose them. I just don't remember where that safe place is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilm3 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 If you cut a piece of felt with a hole punch, it makes a nice washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The felt "washer," especially at the bridge pup where it meets the pickguard, likely will cover 95 percent of what you think is something else making noise. My playing is better with a pickguard on an archtop 'cuz I rest a pinkie all or at least part of the time there as something of a reference point. A "plus" also to the idea that you can put the guard and screws in a safe place. I'd say from experience that such forgetting where that sale place was is almost inevitable. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilm3 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The felt "washer," especially at the bridge pup where it meets the pickguard, likely will cover 95 percent of what you think is something else making noise. My playing is better with a pickguard on an archtop 'cuz I rest a pinkie all or at least part of the time there as something of a reference point. A "plus" also to the idea that you can put the guard and screws in a safe place. I'd say from experience that such forgetting where that sale place was is almost inevitable. m No, not for the pup. The washer is for the pick guard screws. If you put them back into the guitar without a washer of some sort, the screw hole will enlarge and will not be able to get tight again if you put the pick guard back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 No, actually it can be a major repair at the cost of almost nothing for "buzz" apparently from the pups, but actually with the guard touching the pup or ring sufficiently to cause the sound. Been there, done that, and not just once. It removes the need to remove the guard for "buzz" reasons unless one prefers the "look." m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC42 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Hey All... I was messing with my Epi's removing the pickguards, changing strings, etc.. Noticed when the pickguard came off there is a little plastic piece (for lack of a better term). Where does that go as I am putting one of the pickguards back on? Thanks in advance. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC42 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Hey All... I was messing with my Epi's removing the pickguards, changing strings, etc.. Noticed when the pickguard came off there is a little plastic piece (for lack of a better term). Where does that go as I am putting one of the pickguards back on? Thanks in advance. Dave Seemed like a natural fit on the top screw. Dunno end of a long day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilm3 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Seemed like a natural fit on the top screw. Dunno end of a long day. Goes between the pick guard and the body to maintain space between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC42 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Goes between the pick guard and the body to maintain space between them. Got ya...that was my first thought. Guess I was over analyzing it all. Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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