Basshole Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The 51' P-Bass Why such a big pick gaurd? That thing is massive and ugly (IMHO) I would (Rip) take it off if I had one. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I like those. I'd take a jazz bass or a hofner over it any day though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Think of the tone that giant pick guard creates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Robot Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I think you are just being a little bit picky. On a serious note, I agree - the whole instrument for me borders on the ugly side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solacematt Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I agree in some cases, but I kind of like how it looks on that bass. Maybe it depends on the color ::shrugs:: How's it play though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Pic guards are for sissies. AXE Quote: "Play the stings not the wood" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 I just don't see the point, you aren't picking that wide to reach all the way up to the top of the top cut. Put it this way, I like the SG with the smaller pickguard and not this batwing type thing they got now. I like this model Just make the whole top face a giant pick guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Depends on the guitar... I like the bat wing SG pick guard over the smaller early pick guards... On a Les Paul depends on the model some look better with and some better without.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I don't understand why it's so big, but I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Think of the tone that giant pick guard creates... You were probably kidding but I keep the pickguard screws on my Tele relatively loose (not really loose, but definitely not snug). A few months ago, I was adjusting the height of the pickups (gotta remove the pickguard to get to the neck pup screws) and, after I put the cover back on, I tightened down the screws nice and tight. After that, I immediately noticed the guitar reacting differently. Long story short, my Tele feels/sounds better with the pickguard not screwed down tightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Depends on the guitar... I like the bat wing SG pick guard over the smaller early pick guards... Ew. The main reason why I would buy a 61 RI over any other SG is just to get the smaller pickguard. I hate the bat wing. Love my SG Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckomf Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 You were probably kidding but I keep the pickguard screws on my Tele relatively loose (not really loose' date=' but definitely not snug). A few months ago, I was adjusting the height of the pickups (gotta remove the pickguard to get to the neck pup screws) and, after I put the cover back on, I tightened down the screws nice and tight. After that, I immediately noticed the guitar reacting differently. Long story short, my Tele feels/sounds better with the pickguard not screwed down tightly. [/quote'] Couldn't it have something to do with the pickup height adjustment, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I chose NO thinking we were talking about Les Pauls here - silly me! :-) The bass looks goofy with the pickguard, but will look like you lost the goofy pickguard with it off. Then there are all the screw holes to contend with. Putting the screws back in on a LP is one thing, but all around the body on a bass, especially with the finish shadow? Kinda like a car with no hubcaps. I keep the pickguard screws on my Tele relatively loose You openly admit to having a screw loose, eh? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Maybe when Leo Fender was building the bass he probly didn't know how big of a strum players had.... Better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I like the big white pick guard more than the first black one. Some pick guards are also used to add art to the guitar and some times like the black guard it misses the point (imo). I am looking to put a mirror guard on the 770 from a different Iby guitar (jem series but out of production). I think it would be cool to see the stage lights bounce off; but that's just me... Not just you at all' date=' compadre. This is what my old '69 famous Framus looked like prior to the cannibalization. I'd like to get back as close as possible to the original appearance with the restoration. Might update the elec. though. The gold mirror and tortoise-shell combo are stunning under lights. [img']http://www.wutzdog-guitars.de/typo3temp/pics/64FramSt-Front_8acfa95230.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Couldn't it have something to do with the pickup height adjustment' date=' though?[/quote'] I would have chalked it up to that, but loosening the screws a little made a difference and the guitar felt like it did before I ever took the pickguard off. I think what was happening is that there are five screws that hold down that pickguard and, by tightening them down too much, the pickguard material was dampening the body juuuust enough to make a difference. I'm not talking about anything dramatic, just enough for me to go "wtf?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 You openly admit to having a screw loose' date=' eh?:-) [/quote'] Dude, have you ever read any of the conversations that go on between me and AXE? I might be a bit out there, but I'm definitely not in any kind of self denial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 What about a wood pickguard, and after you scratch the crap out of it, or break it, you get a new one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 It's classic, I think it looks great. Butterscotch and Black really set that style off. Like Neo said, it looks like a Car without Hub Caps or a Pick-Up without The Tail Gate with out the pick guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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