RANEYM305 Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 My 1970 J-50 has an aftermarket pickguard on it that appears to be glued on. I've come across a 1971 pickguard that I'd like to replace the aftermarket guard with, but I'm not sure how to safely remove the pickguard. Any suggestions?
jchabalk Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 search around on the forum a little and you'll find a few threads about it. Generally what gets discussed is heating the pickguard with a hair dryer until the glue softens and then slowly pulling it off. good luck with it! be sure to post before / after pix and let us know how it works out ;) EDIT: Here are a couple that i dug up: http://forums.gibson.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=4816 http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Guitar/Pickguards/PeelGuard/peelguard.html
onewilyfool Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Don't heat it so much that the glue melts between the braces and the top.....if it is an expensive guitar....best let a guitar repair tech do it.....
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.