MissoulaFlood Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 My new 335 came without the pick guard mounted. From what I've been able to determine, it has the "shorter" offset foot (3/8") that attaches to the side. I have not drilled and mounted it yet, but when I position it in place it really seems that even with the shorter foot, the pick guard will end up in a plane that slants "away" from the guitar top. I was expecting that it would be level with the pickup bevel. Does this sound about right or am I in need of different hardware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I do not currently own a 335, but I would tend to agree with you that the pickguard should be level with the pickup surrounds and not slant upward away from the guitar top. I'm sure others that have them can advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 I just looked at a 2007 and 2018, both slant away from the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissoulaFlood Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 Thanks. Steve, does the upper part where the pick guard meets the pickup ring, does that sit flush on the top? Or, is there any type of spacer between the pick guard and the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) On my 2013 Gibson ES-335 it slants away.. If you’re not sure how to mount it correctly take it to a good Luthier. It’s a very simple process but you definitely want it mounted right the first time. It won’t cost much… But, it will be worth it. Edited April 2, 2023 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) No spacer up by the neck pick up, sits flush Edited April 2, 2023 by SteveFord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissoulaFlood Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 8 hours ago, Larsongs said: On my 2013 Gibson ES-335 it slants away.. If you’re not sure how to mount it correctly take it to a good Luthier. It’s a very simple process but you definitely want it mounted right the first time. It won’t cost much… But, it will be worth it. I'm not concern about the process of mounting it---just the fitment considering what some suppliers call the "short" foot, which still puts the guard slanted away from the body. I've discovered that Kluson makes one that is even shorter at .875 inch and should level it out a little better. Problem solved I think. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Not sure what your end goal is but there is no problem with the way it’s installed by the factory.. It doesn’t affect playability or the look.. The ES-335 is one the best & classiest looking of any Guitar.. I hope you get what you’re trying to accomplish.. Good luck…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10PoundLester Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 On 4/2/2023 at 5:11 AM, SteveFord said: No spacer up by the neck pick up, sits flush Hey what gives? Mine didn't come with a cool hat and knife! But the pick guard was attached so that's a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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