Alan189 2 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Hi folks, I have an SG Standard (2004) and I've been thinking of late about modding it with the smaller '61 pickguard. Has anyone done this? I have a couple of questions: - Will the pickup routing show at all? - Will any after market parts fit? ie from WD Music or All Parts? I know the screw holes will be left over but I don't mind that, the guitar has seen a lot of action at gigs. Further mods would be to add an ABR-1 bridge and Maestro Vibrola! I don't plan to sell the guitar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GibSinCity 27 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 There is routing between the pickups on a Standard that would have to be filled, so even if you could fill in the screw holes, there is the routing to fill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiamondJig 26 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 I've been think this over for years and the best & easiest way I think is to have a custom pickguard made the covers the route, it's still a little PG but the middle part that extends between the PU's is a little longer to cover the route. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan189 2 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Do you think this pickguard would cover the routing? eBay Link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneakerpimp 27 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 you need another inch more in the area between the pickups… i've seen it done. you will need an accurate template (a trace) for your specific year/model to give to a vendor that cuts pickguards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sgstandard* 3 Report post Posted July 1, 2013 Hi folks, I have an SG Standard (2004) and I've been thinking of late about modding it with the smaller '61 pickguard. Has anyone done this? I have a couple of questions: - Will the pickup routing show at all? - Will any after market parts fit? ie from WD Music or All Parts? I know the screw holes will be left over but I don't mind that, the guitar has seen a lot of action at gigs. Further mods would be to add an ABR-1 bridge and Maestro Vibrola! I don't plan to sell the guitar. A lot of work, with questionable payoff, IMO. I'd keep it as original as possible, sell it, and buy a new SG Standard. Other than the Maestro, it has everything that's great about the SG - neck tenon cover, small pickguard, vintage neck attachment, killer '57 Classic pickups,etc. Mine has a modded trapeze - the spring was cut and filed so it fits under the stop tailpiece, like it's all one piece. Makes the guitar heavier, and it's even heavier with the cover added. The newest Gibson SG Standard, even completely stock, is totally cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsinla 47 Report post Posted July 2, 2013 Just get an Original SG. Everything you want except the ABR-1. [ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
