larryp58 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 My True Vintage Southern Jumbo with the new FireStripe pickguard instead of the Tortoise pickguard! Same '50's style, different material. The camera doesn't capture the "aged" finish to well, but the firestripe really goes good with it. I've seen the teardrop pickguards in firestripe, but not in a '50's style. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Looks great Larry.... Funny thing, when I first saw my Gibson AJ, I didn't like the firestripe pickguard at all, but I have to say that after owning it and looking at it all the time, it now has become one of my favorite pickguard looks! I wonder how one of those would look on my LG1? (I bet it would be a thinner material and "open" up the sound even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Not too keen on first impression It might grow on me V :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 (I bet it would be a thinner material and "open" up the sound even more. That's exactly what happened with this "upgrade". The new pickguard is about half the thickness of the original. More volume and tone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 We now got three versions to compare. Could you describe the difference. Is there a logic : Original thick 3 - without 5 - new thinner 4 or something like that ? By the way it looks good. The whole guitar is really together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 looks great to me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sure works for me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I did the same thing on my SJ awhile back. It greatly improved the appearance IMHO. I have since sold this guitar and acquired a '53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Looks great. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I like it. For one thing, it makes it unique. But what I really like is the combination of the straight lines of the pickguard and paralellograms, all on a big round guitar. It's a cool balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Good job Larry. Where did you get the fire stripe material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I did the same thing on my SJ awhile back. It greatly improved the appearance IMHO. I have since sold this guitar and acquired a '53. The reflections in the lacquer of this SJ lift it from beautiful to delicious. Is it the original bridge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I think it looks great! I did the same to my 2009 J-45 True Vintage. It's the exact same material. I got mine from www.terrapinguitars.com Of course, changing the teardrop shaped guard on a J-45 to a firestripe has less of an impact on the look and tone of the guitar,compared to your guitar. The guard itself is a lot smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 The reflections in the lacquer of this SJ lift it from beautiful to delicious. Is it the original bridge ? yes, it is (was).. i let this one go about a year ago, i think. the guitar was from a short, custom run from fuller's in TX. rosewood b/s. i think the fire stripe guards are a cut above. the OP's looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 larryp58 - Great looking job. The shape and fire stripe are very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 Good job Larry. Where did you get the fire stripe material. http://www.terrapinguitars.com/ They did a fantastic job! Exact shape as the original with the beveled edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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