dougg330 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hi, all Looking to do a little customizing of my IBJL Casino. I'm thinking of switching out the chrome pickup covers for a black plastic set (I think P-90s sound better this way). When I do, I'll need to replace the stock white pickguard with a black/white/black or tortoise shell guard. I know there must be good sources out there for these parts - so please help me out with your suggestions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hi, all Looking to do a little customizing of my IBJL Casino. I'm thinking of switching out the chrome pickup covers for a black plastic set (I think P-90s sound better this way). When I do, I'll need to replace the stock white pickguard with a black/white/black or tortoise shell guard. I know there must be good sources out there for these parts - so please help me out with your suggestions. Thanks! I always use Terrapin (in Oregon) for pickguards. My Casino went from chrome, to creme, to black on the PU covers and with a black pickguard, added at the last change. I think it looks great. I also changed from the bent, flat bracket, to the no screw, 330 type bracket, which looks cleaner but means that buying off of eBay or Stew Mac isn't an option (their guards have the hole pre-done). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Something else to consider. At least with Epi P-90s, swapping out covers is an ordeal, at best. Don't know about the ones on an IBJL. Lollar does it, but it's not a cheap conversion. You're almost better off buying new ones and either saving the stock ones or selling them. There's a recent thread about alternative P-90 builders/sellers. I've gone through seven or eight, with Lollar or Vintage Vibes being my favorites. However, check into a new guy on the block, who's garnered quite a following . I have two sets of Zhangbucker Firebird pickups and for the money, his stuff is fantastic. Little bit of a wait, at times, though. His other pickups are getting rave reviews, so I can only guess his P-90s are right there, too. Don't scrimp on Casino pickups. Top of the line PUs will make your guitar, well, top of the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougg330 Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Something else to consider. At least with Epi P-90s, swapping out covers is an ordeal, at best. Don't know about the ones on an IBJL. Lollar does it, but it's not a cheap conversion. You're almost better off buying new ones and either saving the stock ones or selling them. There's a recent thread about alternative P-90 builders/sellers. I've gone through seven or eight, with Lollar or Vintage Vibes being my favorites. However, check into a new guy on the block, who's garnered quite a following . I have two sets of Zhangbucker Firebird pickups and for the money, his stuff is fantastic. Little bit of a wait, at times, though. His other pickups are getting rave reviews, so I can only guess his P-90s are right there, too. Don't scrimp on Casino pickups. Top of the line PUs will make your guitar, well, top of the line. Thanks - I have Lindy Fralins in my ES-330 and love them. Maybe I'll go the same route with the Casino. Duh - why didn't I think of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougg330 Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 I always use Terrapin (in Oregon) for pickguards. My Casino went from chrome, to creme, to black on the PU covers and with a black pickguard, added at the last change. I think it looks great. I also changed from the bent, flat bracket, to the no screw, 330 type bracket, which looks cleaner but means that buying off of eBay or Stew Mac isn't an option (their guards have the hole pre-done). Thanks, Tweed2. Just happen to have a Gibson mount in my parts drawer and I was hoping to use it on this conversion. I'll check into Terrapin. Appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 That's one I haven't tried, but I hear he makes sweet pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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