zachfersure Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I was just wondering, is there anyway to get a pickguard for the sg special? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 AllParts sells a few SG pickguards, if Epiphone doesn't have one. I think I would check with Epiphone Customer Service to see if there's a part number for one. If so, you can order it from your dealer. If not, I would check AllParts. Alternatively, if you can cut one out of a piece of stiff paper, marking where you want the holes, there are a few shops that will cut one for you: I've used all three of these guys before, and Terrapin did the best job of the three. 1-WD Music 2-Warmoth 3-Terrapin Guitars (does nice work) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm using layered plastic called "Gravoply" bought through my local plastics supplier. It is an two layer black on white engraving plastic that I use for my project guitar headstock. If you need some kind of custom pickguard shape that is not available through dealers or on line suppliers, try Stew-Mac for pickguard materials; black/white/black or white/b/w or some of the other colour options they have available. Cut out a cardboard shape, and determine where you want the holes ,then trace it onto the plastic sheet. You can use a coping saw to cut the shape out, then bevel the edges with flat file. They also supply gold/chrome pickguard mounting brackets, if that is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Meh. The volume knob on the Specials tends to get in the way of any stock-shaped pickguards, so you're pretty much stuck with a custom-made solution. As mentioned, lots of suppliers sell sheets of laminated plastic, if you shop hard enough you can even get the vintage b/w/b/w/b five-ply stuff. However... it seems like a lot of cost and effort for a $175 guitar IMO... but if you want to learn the mysterious trade of pickguard-making, well, have at it. Try and find a buddy with a band saw, it makes the cutting a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonk Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I forget but its either Stew Mac or Sweetwater that has the 5 ply pickguard material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boofhead Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I've seen several people online trying to find a pickguard for the SG Special, myself included. Someone should just start making them and sell them on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 WD will make whatever you want.....takes a week to 10 days usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldpriest Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'm thinking of going with a copper pickguard on my black SG...is there anything I can spray it with to keep it from oxidizing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'm thinking of going with a copper pickguard on my black SG...is there anything I can spray it with to keep it from oxidizing? Or you could just put the statue of liberty on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiebaby Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Here is another place that carries quite a bit of stuff. They may have what you're looking for. http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/. I've never had a problem with their products or delivery times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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