brc Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/290908523614?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Looking through E-bay the other day and needed a clear pick guard for an acoustic guitar. I found this item and ordered it. This comes in two 6"X 9" sheets. You can cut it as needed for a pick guard, or use it on the back of the guitar to prevent buckle rash . It does not use adhesive, but just sticks to the body by suction on the material itself. You can peel it up and use it over and over. Pretty good solution to the old problem of buckle rash. Not bad for about $6.00. I ordered it Monday, and it arrived by the following Wed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I hope you saw this.... NOTE: Not for use on Nitro finishes such as on Martin Guitars, serious damage to the finish could result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I hope you saw this.... Was my first thought. Glad you found it. Seems like an excellnt solution, though. I sort of don't mind the buckle rash. It sort of...well, its MY guitar and it should have a bit of me in it. Okay, franly by guitars are generally hiked so high they neer touch my buckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've never played my DIF or H'Bird with a button shirt, or anything other than sweat pants on. If I ever do, I have an apron to wear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brc Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 I hope you saw this.... Yes, you are correct. I should have posted that. It says it is not for nitro finishes. I believe in the E-bay listing it mentions that, but I should have noted it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Up High, like Gerry Marsden (Gerry & The Pacemakers) used to play! Me, I just either don't wear a buckle, or (more often) just slide it out of the way, off to the side, before I play. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Because there are many chemicals that can dissolve nitrocellulose, including plasticizers that can migrate out of many plastics and adhesives, it is not generally a good idea to expose nitro finishes to those materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Back in the 60s when I used to play guitar much lower-to look cool...lol-I copied a trick that The Monkees of all people used to combat belt buckle rash. Mike and Peter used to wear their belt buckles to the side which eliminated the danger of buckle rash.I play the guitar at a higher level these days so a rash protector isn't needed at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Wear suspenders....or wear your buckle over on your left hip if your right handed, or right hip if your left handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 It's not rocket surgery. If you have to wear a belt, just un-tuck your shirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I have a folded bandana handy, all I do is tuck half in over my buckle and that is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nothing wrong with a good rash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Beer belly's are free(sorta) and fun to acquire and don't harm any kinda finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 A portly bass player I used to work with that played really high-dollar basses showed up to a gig one night wearing a giant Texas sized fancy-*** belt buckle. I looked at him and said "you're gonna play that bass wearing that belt buckle?" He pointed at his belly and said "yeah, like my bass could get anywhere near the buckle." I've used the left hip (or middle of the back) location for my belt buckle for years. Although the Levi's rivets can be a separate problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I remember seeing a Les Paul many years ago with a leather back. I'm not sure how it was fitted. But worked well. I've looked for them, but never seen them. It was shaped to the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 No belt, no rivets. Just buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 It's like driving your car on front lawns only so you don't wear out yer spiffy new Goodyears. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 That's funny right there.... I usually wear a belt that can be spun around to the off-side. Habitually I wear 501's so rivet worming is a possibility but I always wear shirts/t-shirts out anyway so not much of a problem there. It isn't the 'damage' done by a large buckle I'd mind so much as that uncomfortable grinding-and-sliding (steady-on!) feeling when 9lbs of mahogany meets a metal lump being backed-up by my midriff. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 That's funny right there.... I usually wear a belt that can be spun around to the off-side. Habitually I wear 501's so rivet worming is a possibility but I always wear shirts/t-shirts out anyway so not much of a problem there. It isn't the 'damage' done by a large buckle I'd mind so much as that uncomfortable grinding-and-sliding (steady-on!) feeling when 9lbs of mahogany meets a metal lump being backed-up by my midriff. P. Now then, Pip. You have no midriff to speak of. However, I have plenty to spare if you're in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Now then, Pip. You have no midriff to speak of. However, I have plenty to spare if you're in need. You mean you're not pregnant? P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 You mean you're not pregnant? P. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I've got the guitar GUT, no worries TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 You mean you're not pregnant? P. If I am it's somewhat overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hasn't anyone tried these? They work great even on the Nitro (but you are NOT to leave it on after playing)!!! I never seem to have one on for more than a couple of hours when I play play. Not a gigger so that may be a really short time for some of ya's. Love them for all my gits and have a couple. Pretty cheap at MF and others. It's a "Scratch Pad" and it uses just a surface contact to stick. Comes on kind of a nylon backer that you peel off of the pad. Lay it onto the back of the Guitar and your ready. If it get's dirty you just wash the non-stickum back side and its good again. Used on the nitro Tele, Rics (conversion varnish) and the SG with Nitro. Fine on the Poly stuff for sure too. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I walk around with my shoes wrapped in cling film, it really helps stop them getting marks and scuffs and stops the soles wearing. Recently I've started wrapping everything I own in cling film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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