Aug 2, 2024 · The standard "pickguard material" used on almost all guitars and basses is a soft Polyvinyl plastic. It's made by pouring hot liquid vinyl resin out on a big platen and running it under a …

Oct 14, 2013 · In modifying my basses with pickups etc., I found myself having to make new pickguards by myself since these designs werent available anywhere else. I would recommend anyone to not be …

Nov 3, 2011 · I just re-wired a guys guitar for him - with different switches and stuff, I made a new pickguard. The plastic was off the pickguard material before it was on the instrument When I'm doing …

Jan 3, 2010 · The plastic on the control plate cover has never been removed (there is no pickguard, though). Judging from a corner of the plastic that is peeling slightly, it hasn't melted into the cover …

Nov 26, 2025 · I have a plain black pickguard, custom made and beveled, that I want to add white line to, like it was 3-ply black-white-black, as a DIY project. Is it possible to do this, and it to look nice? I …

Jan 30, 2008 · Anybody love how the P bass looks without a pickguard? There are some seriously nice pieces of ash being hidden underneath that large piece of plastic. We could of had the best of both …

Jan 17, 2016 · Hello, I am desperately searching for a tracing of the original pickguard of an 1981 Ibanez Blazer Bass. Can anyone here help me out?

Aug 24, 2006 · Seems like the only vendor I can find has a nonfunctional website! Pickguard Haven! Maybe cause I’m looking to order from Canada? I don’t know!! so where can I find a pickguard for …

Mar 3, 2004 · Noticed this little warp. Came out of nowhere. Been pretty cold lately, so I'm wondering if anyone has a safe method for returning it to its former glory.

Feb 7, 2005 · Pickguard screws aren't wood screws, they are Oval Head Phillips Sheet Metal Screws. The most commonly used sizes are #5 x 3/8" ("Gibson size") and #6 x 1/2" ("Fender size"). These …