markwillplay Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 My pick guard has been coming off slightly and I am wondering if I should just remove it and get another one. Can I get one from Gibson?? Help me out if you can, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 It would probably be easier to re-attach the original using either adhesive sheets (sold by places like Stew Mac)or 3M spray adhesive (which you can get in any Lowes, Home Depot or whatever). Other than that making your own pickguard is not that tough especially when you have the original to use as a template. Not sure though where you could get the Firestripe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwillplay Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 should I take it off completely and then r-do? Do you have a link of know exactly how to do it? I will take a shot. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Firestripe Pickguards FQMS Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 should I take it off completely and then r-do? Do you have a link of know exactly how to do it? Here's a link on how to do the removal: Frets.com. Take it off, flatten (if necessary), apply adhesive sheet, stick back down. If you'd like to spend a few bucks on an upgrade, check these beauties out. -- Bob R P.S. Red beat me to it on the Firestripe Pickguards link. So consider this a "+1". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajay Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Wouldn't that be covered under the lifetime warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Wouldn't that be covered under the lifetime warranty? Usually pickguards come loose for reasons other than defects in workmanship and materials, so, generally not. (There was a thread awhile ago in which I explained how pickguards are supposed to come loose when stressed, to prevent damage to the top.) However, it is often the case that, if you ask someone in Bozeman nicely, they will send a replacement. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwillplay Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 you know the sound hole on these OJ's is a bit smaller than the normal sound hole on most dreads...I wonder if I need to give exact diameter or something. I don't want to have to cut it myself. I am not that good at stuff like that. I may try the first route and take it off and try to flatten it. It is not hanging off or anything..just the tip is comi8ng off (I can get under it). I already tried to stick it back down with someting (can't even remember now) but it did not hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Mark there is plenty of info all over the net about removing and replacing a pickguard. If I was you I'd just remove your existing guard, clean the back side off real well and get some of the double side adhesive that is used and re apply it. It really is not the tough of job. I normally use naptha to remove all the old adhesive residue from the guard and the spruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 If the "pickguard don,t fit-you must acquit!" ....I am sorry. MOST of the time I just can,t help myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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