FemmeParallell Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 After debating for some weeks if i should remove the pick guard on my 2016 Traditional (since all my LPs have them on), last nite i finally decided to remove it, anyways i can easily put it back on, and to my surprise i loved it! now i think that the pick guard gets in the way of my playing hahaha i wont be removing it from my other guitars Pictures dont work for my on this site i've tried everything, but here is the external link for a before and after look Before: https://imgur.com/a/e28hVQS and after: https://imgur.com/a/PEzs5ll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Gorgeous top! I always have 'guard because I need to use it as a finger rest but if you don't then I can see why you like the look bare. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Im also a pickguard off guy... Sometimes... I think if you have a beautiful top that taking it off shows more of the top... But on my Goldtop its stayed on cos well, its just more gold under there, you aren't missing anything :) And I think your guitar looks better with it off too.. I do get that some people see the pickguard as part of the LP design and should be on. But I can play with it on or off either way, it doesn't bother me at all from that point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Here they are: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun B55 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 IMO after looks better. I think that you should always show your wood! I love the look of a plain Maple top. Pick guards are cool too but on solid colours IMO. great looking guitar bro, Post pix of your other Les Pauls Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 nice top, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FemmeParallell Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Gorgeous top! I always have 'guard because I need to use it as a finger rest but if you don't then I can see why you like the look bare. Pip. haha me too! i rest my finger there, that was one of the reasons i wasnt sure about doing it but i didnt miss it hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FemmeParallell Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Im also a pickguard off guy... Sometimes... I think if you have a beautiful top that taking it off shows more of the top... But on my Goldtop its stayed on cos well, its just more gold under there, you aren't missing anything :) And I think your guitar looks better with it off too.. I do get that some people see the pickguard as part of the LP design and should be on. But I can play with it on or off either way, it doesn't bother me at all from that point of view. Definitely what i think, i have a P90s gold top that (to my opinion) wouldnt look well without the pick guard, BUT i think that if it was a humbucker with covers it might look good (kinda like Duane Allman's gold top) Yes, i wouldnt take it off on all LPs , just for this case hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FemmeParallell Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Thank you! seriously i've tried putting the https://i.imgur.com/yHs4aNK.jpg' alt='yHs4aNK.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Nice with or without I think. I used to be a pickguard off person, in later years I'm more of pickguard on person. Strange it only seems to work both ways with Les Paul's though, as having no pickguard on archtops looks really wrong to me and I don't like SG's when people take the guard off (like that Derek Trucks SG). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FemmeParallell Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 IMO after looks better. I think that you should always show your wood! I love the look of a plain Maple top. Pick guards are cool too but on solid colours IMO. great looking guitar bro, Post pix of your other Les Pauls Shaun Thanks! yes, i will get some decent photos and show them soon! =) i prefer plain tops over flame tops most of the times, it all depends on the flame (some flame tops are too much for my taste), but i mean all tops are beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Thank you! seriously i've tried putting the at the begging, putting ".jpg" at the end, using the INSERT IMAGE and nothing works What you need to do is NOT use the insert image button.. Instead just copy the BB Link that Imgur gives you and paste it directly in to your post.. It should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FemmeParallell Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Nice with or without I think. I used to be a pickguard off person, in later years I'm more of pickguard on person. Strange it only seems to work both ways with Les Paul's though, as having no pickguard on archtops looks really wrong to me and I don't like SG's when people take the guard off (like that Derek Trucks SG). Yep, or a strat with no pick guard hehe, yes, i love Derek trucks but that Sg looks like something's missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FemmeParallell Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 What you need to do is NOT use the insert image button.. Instead just copy the BB Link that Imgur gives you and paste it directly in to your post.. It should work. I did that and didnt work, but i think i know why now, i saw how Black Dog put the link, so im gonna do a little test here,see if it lets me https://i.imgur.com/yHs4aNK.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtim Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I like it on better but either way it is a nice looking guitar! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Man that is a nice top. I cant imagine that they come better than that one!! I would keep the pickguard. The screw holes would bother the hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Gibson should just save $ and not install any pick guard on their guitars and let the purchaser do it. It'll save Gibson millions. Okay maybe 10 of dollars. They do, do that sometimes.. My 2011 came without it installed but in the case and I left it like that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have five Gibson electric guitars. Three came from the factory with pickguards, two without. I also have two Ltd (ESP) electric guitars without pickguards. I don't really have a preference. If it comes with a pickguard, I leave it on. If it comes without one, I don't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticsg Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 My Les Paul Standard came without the pickguard installed and I couldn't bring myself to drill/cover that beautiful maple top. It still sits in a bag in the case. The 2017 SG Special I have was a different story. It came without a pickguard, and looking pretty naked. Strictly for cosmetic reasons, I installed a Gibson pickguard and switch washer. It was hard to drill the 6 holes, but figured there was no going back, lol Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticsg Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 [EDIT] Double tap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 My Les Paul Standard came without the pickguard installed and I couldn't bring myself to drill/cover that beautiful maple top. It still sits in a bag in the case. The 2017 SG Special I have was a different story. It came without a pickguard, and looking pretty naked. Strictly for cosmetic reasons, I installed a Gibson pickguard and switch washer. It was hard to drill the 6 holes, but figured there was no going back, lol Before: After: I actually really like the look without the pickguard but it definitely looks more the part as such with it on.. Also love the mini block inlays AND the mini humbuckers... They have their own thing going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticsg Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1550719108[/url]' post='1978745']I actually really like the look without the pickguard but it definitely looks more the part as such with it on.. Also love the mini block inlays AND the mini humbuckers... They have their own thing going on. The block inlays did help influence my decision to purchase it, I do like them. Not really sold on the mini hums, they are unique though. Toying with the idea of throwing in a set of P90's. Time will tell. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FemmeParallell Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Definitely better with the pickguard! My Les Paul Standard came without the pickguard installed and I couldn't bring myself to drill/cover that beautiful maple top. It still sits in a bag in the case. The 2017 SG Special I have was a different story. It came without a pickguard, and looking pretty naked. Strictly for cosmetic reasons, I installed a Gibson pickguard and switch washer. It was hard to drill the 6 holes, but figured there was no going back, lol Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 After debating for some weeks if i should remove the pick guard on my 2016 Traditional (since all my LPs have them on), last nite i finally decided to remove it, anyways i can easily put it back on, and to my surprise i loved it! now i think that the pick guard gets in the way of my playing hahaha i wont be removing it from my other guitars Pictures dont work for my on this site i've tried everything, but here is the external link for a before and after look Before: https://imgur.com/a/e28hVQS and after: https://imgur.com/a/PEzs5ll It's a beauty either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Its a very nice top. PG just obscures it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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