HeavyAir Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Hey there, this is my first post so I'd like to say hello to everybody at first! :) I've got a Sheraton II ('92 I think...) with the stock pickguard (red tortoise). I wondered if there was a fitting pickguard to replace this one, because I'm not really satisified with the looks. I'm sorry if this question has been asked a bunch of times, but when entering "Sheraton" into the box I got countless results so I thought I just asked you guys right away. Has anybody changed the pickguard or knows where to get one? Thanks a lot in advance Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I got one here: http://www.terrapinguitars.com/index2_php.php?content=guitarContent I sent them mine and they used it as a template. Because Sherrys are make in different factories each PG may fit a little different. Here is mine now, along with a few other mods. I went with Black/Cream/Black. He was very good to work with. I had him make a custom PG for a Strat build that I did and I am very happy with it. He also did the PG in my avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I got one here: http://www.terrapinguitars.com/index2_php.php?content=guitarContent I sent them mine and they used it as a template. Because Sherrys are make in different factories each PG may fit a little different. Here is mine now, along with a few other mods. I went with Black/Cream/Black. He was very good to work with. I had him make a custom PG for a Strat build that I did and I am very happy with it. He also did the PG in my avatar. Origional Poster, Welcome to the Forum.....hope you become a (ir)regular here !! JCW, The black pg looks GREAT on the VSB !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemans335 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Agreed, those red tortise pickguards look pretty cheesy, black is much better, as evidenced by the nice-looking one on the Sheraton pictured above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 well krapp........now i'm wanting a black multi-layer for this one, to match the black knobs,tip, etc. my favorite black guard to date is this "art deco" style on my DeArmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVIL Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've been thinking about getting a hollow body for some time now, you guys have now given me a severe GAS attack...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemans335 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've been thinking about getting a hollow body for some time now, you guys have now given me a severe GAS attack...... Technically these are semi-hollows, which don't feedback like full hollows. And yes, you need a 335 of some sort. Great tones and very comfortable. When I see someone with a Strat, I think: "Oh geez, another sheep following the herd. I'm in for a night of schreechy sounds" When I see a guy with a 335, I say to myself: "This guy can think for himself. I bet this guy knows what he's doing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVIL Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Technically these are semi-hollows, which don't feedback like full hollows. And yes, you need a 335 of some sort. Great tones and very comfortable. When I see someone with a Strat, I think: "Oh geez, another sheep following the herd. I'm in for a night of schreechy sounds" When I see a guy with a 335, I say to myself: "This guy can think for himself. I bet this guy knows what he's doing." Yeah, I know what you mean, I'd take a Tele over a Strat any day, although I did have a Gretsch, I'm seriously thinking about one of these guys - just got to get my SG Standard out of the way, and then hopefully... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 That would looks really sharp with a black 5 ply! That has a gorgeous finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Technically these are semi-hollows, which don't feedback like full hollows. And yes, you need a 335 of some sort. Great tones and very comfortable. When I see someone with a Strat, I think: "Oh geez, another sheep following the herd. I'm in for a night of schreechy sounds" When I see a guy with a 335, I say to myself: "This guy can think for himself. I bet this guy knows what he's doing." Funny you say that (not that I know what I'm doing), but I can't remember the last time I picked up one of my solid body guitars (okay, my LP), but I'm mostly playing my hollows and semi's, and really digging the tonal diff's, P90's, Humbuckers, etc. and sounds I'm getting out of these, and I'm having fun with using "controlled" feedback as well. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 my favorite black guard to date is this "art deco" style on my DeArmond I can appreciate that Bender. Just recently spent way too much money on a '66 Guild Starfire IV, similar to the one I gigged with in the mid '60's. Kick myself for ever selling it but hey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 That would looks really sharp with a black 5 ply! That has a gorgeous finish. thanks JCW ! it's the "dipped in plastic" finish, but seems fairly thin, & can at least age from the inside out, it's got a fairly sweet acoustic sound & the top & back grain look good. Sweetwaters' gallery pic is the only good backshot i've got Dennis...that Starfire is Super-Bad ! hardware looks familiar...... the Guild guard on it gives it a really different look. I REALLY gotta send some business Terrapins way...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz52 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Painting the BACK of the PG black is another option. This way you keep the shape and the binding. I found the tortoise shell was way too light and transparent. Who wants to look at the mounting bracket through the pick guard? Cheesy indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz52 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Note: My above method of de-cheesing the pick guard can be reversed with 800 grit in five minutes time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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