Additionally, any tips on beveling a pickguard would be appreciated. The pdf links on this page are for the most common configurations and are here primarily for you to check the overall fit of the pick guard buy gauging its overall. Warmoth ssbj pickguard template discussion in hardware, setup. American made and handcrafted to order, we manufacture aftermarket pickguards for many of the mass produced guitar models manufactured over the last 70 years including most limited edition instruments. Unless templates are marked otherwise, they are not provided by any brand of instrument manufacturer, in spite of being made in the likeness of known branded models. Feb 22, 2008 to make a tracing, tape a piece of paper to the top, over the pickguard. Look at the materials drop down lists to determine price. If you are interested in an item not available on the site please contact us by email or by phone at 5414610877.
The melody maker was introduced in 1959 and was gibson best selling guitar in the companys golden era. Jun 21, 2016 how to build a bass guitar making a p bass pickup routing template for the pickguard part 1 june 21, 2016 june 21, 2016 by best bass gear note. Comes with measurements mm and should fit on a standard 8. My name is mike quick and i love building pickguards. Includes everything above for making a neck through firebird. We offer an unparalleled selection of over guitar templates and 82 colors to choose from. View download, jazzmaster route and pickguard, 48k, v. Well, its simple really, it helps us increase our library of plate. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. By downloading or printing the pdf files on this page you agree that the files are to. Free guitar templates available to download all plans are provided in pdf format, and printable 1. Buy pickguard blank and get free shipping on aliexpress.
The ones from the early 1960s have that fantastic neck shape, and are super lightweight honduras mahogany. I was looking for those pdfs on fenders site but i cant find them. As per gavs request the weirdbits method of making templates and cutting pickguards plastics these are the methods that ive been using. Fender jazzmaster guitar templates electric herald. If you are the original author of any of the templates provided here and wish to contact us, please do so using this email address. Uncut pickguard material great for custom pickguards.
Some of these customers are still with us after all. Please note that not all of the pick guards on this pdf list are currently available for ordering through the web site. Fender stratocaster strat pickguard 11 hole for modern strats. I would like to do this without removing the original. Installing pickguards on acoustic guitars adhesive removal. We will in all cases be fair and transparent in pricing the custom project. Shop pickguard gallery players guitar gallery contact. We have our mosrite pickguards made for us because we use about 400 of them a year and that makes it economical to mass produce. Templates free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Happened upon a stripped body and want to make a pickguard in a non standard color. The most beautiful guitars combined to one or just other model templates. Lp style glpv1 gibson les paul version 1 glpv2 gibson les paul version 2 elpv1 epiphone les paul version 1 elpv2 epiphone les paul version 2 glpjv1 gibson les paul junior. Confirming pdf outlines laser cut mock ups pick guards electric pick guards acoustic pick guards bass pickup adapters tremolo covers truss rod covers truss rod covers engraved material samples graphic pick guards engraved pick guards perri ink graphic pick guards pick guards, pickguard, guitar parts, guitars. For those of you who have a new design or small production run pick guard. You agree that you are not using them for commercial reproduction. Pickguards, cover, pickguard, guitar pickguard, guitar cover. The pdf links on this page are for the most common configurations and are here primarily for you to check the overall fit of the pick guard buy gauging its overall shape and mounting hole layout etc.
Supposedly the cij 65 reissues use the same pickguard as the squier, but i cant find a template for them either. The simplest way is to place the neck plate into the pocket and properly position it so it is centered in the pocket. Ensure your guitar body stays pristine with the perfect new or used pickguard on. I couldnt find a stand alone pickguard anywhere on grabcad, so i made this model by scanning and tracing an allparts aftermarket pickguard. Youll easily see the outline once you get done rubbing the pencil lead around the guard. The pickguard heaven website is owned and operated by chandler music in northern california. A guitar pickguard covers the area where the pick may inadvertently make contact, protecting the finish. Im looking for a downloadable pickguard template for a les paul junior double cutare there any sites that have different pdf templates. Humbucker pickup routing cavity template project electric guitar. Strats with no pickguard fender stratocaster guitar forum. Pickguardian is open, taking orders and chopping up plastic.
Strats with no pickguard discussion in nonfender stype guitar forum started by holdeezy, aug 20, 2014. Shop pickguard material back to pickguard material. All templates are provided free, left in tact with respect to original publishers. Our guitar parts contain original designs and are owned in entirety by decoboom. We have more than 40 colors and multiple material for each template, also we accept pickguard custom with a certain quantity. Guitar pickguard pdf templates downloadable pdfs to ensure that your pickguard will fit with the profiles in our database, we have included downloadable pdfs so that you can verify your pickguard matches our profiles and what you order will fit properly. Im pretty sure a cellulose pickguard would go up in flames the second the laser touched it. Centering it isnt a big deal, but how do you cut the hole at that exact width and with that exact profil. The main purpose of the pickguard is to protect the guitar s finish from being scratched by the guitar pick. Front routingtracing templates, rear routingtracing template, reverse and nonreverse neck tracingtruss rod routing template, pickguard cover, and cavity covers.
For small templates, like pickguards, pickups and cavities, i usually print them out on office paper, if at all. Handmade custom pickguards made to order by pickguardian. The list below is not exhaustive, but please use the following pdf templates as a reference for some of the more common pickguard shapes we offer. The mounting hole distances are measured from hole center to center in mm. The list below is not exhaustive, but please use the following pdf templates as a. The template for prosteel hss strat pickguards, which is a replica of the modern fender stratocaster pickguard. Buy guitar pickguard and get free shipping on aliexpress. Ideally, its simply best to buy a pickup router template, but if you are a diyer, then i believe that this method is the best. Every template outline can be modified to match the rosette cut you prefer.
In other cases, the rosette cut follows the outer ring of the rosette exposing the entire rosette. Most of my templates start out as a drawing on 2d cad. It seems the pdf which warmoth links on their ssbj info page is actually for the full size j. Please print this guard template to actual size, will almost fit on standard a4 print paper. Plunge routers inverted and stuck under a table with the high speed bit pointing up through. Small pickguard blank sheet mint green 3 ply pickguard. In the middle of a performance or practice, a musician needs to be completely focused on the music, not worried about things like chipped or scratched paint. Top did not darken beneath pickguard to correctly position the replacement, it also means that you are forced to replace the original guard with one similar or larger unless you want to see the shading. Cutting a guitar s pickguard requires the careful use of the right template, among other tools. Custom guitar and bass necks and bodies, pickups, bridges, tuners, and pickguards at warmoth the original custom guitar shop. The list below is not exhaustive, but please use the following pdf templates as a reference for some of the more common pickguard shapes we offer, and contact us if you need help in any way. How to build a bass guitar making a p bass pickup routing.
How to make a pickguard template the unofficial martin. Guitar chords, music guitar, cool guitar, playing guitar, ukulele, guitar body, guitar kits, guitar shop, classical acoustic guitar. Fender telecaster guitar templates electric herald. Cut a guitar s pickguard with help from an experienced guitar builder and repair technician in this. If youre not sure which model you need, send in a tracing or drawing of your.
Guitar parts reference guide decoboom pickguard design. I have a sheet of pickguard material and want to make a copy of the one on my d18ge. The next step was the toughest cutting the hole for the neck pickup. Prices for all pick guards are based off of material selection. May 31, 2016 posts about making pickguard template written by eliyag. Faux red maroon tortoise iridescent pearl 2ply pickguard sheet blank stock. Pickguard cut for neck mini humbucker 1964 aged white fits tele guitarfetish price.
The only templates ive been able to find are for american mustang guards and they are way off. In other cases, the rosette cut follows the outer ring of the rosette exposing the entire. I bought a skin sort of a sticker for my guitar hero controler wich looked really great and good quality same material as used for car stripinglogos, and asked the guy if he could make a custom one for my real guitar pickguard. Some of my cavity templates have been made on the fly without a drawing, so ymmv. Standard pickguard templates can be modified to any control or pickup configuration. All orders world wide airmail with tracking shop categories shop gibson sg super mirror. If you dont see the pickguard you are looking for, we can fabricate just about any design you need. Downloads, guides and templates pro steel pickguards. These improved, thicker templates mean i dont have to shim or double up templates to get contact with the router bearing. Template for fender hss stratocaster guards checked for correct fit pro steel pickguard. Pickguard template downloads by downloading or printing the pdf files on this page you agree that the files are to be used for personal use only. He could do that but he needed a vector file to have the exact size and shape for it.
You can right click and save target as to to save the outline to your hard drive. If you are looking for a pickguard shape or configuration not listed here. Each half of this particular p pickup is 56mm long, but to make a template and include the nubs where mounting screws go, the drill points are 54mm centertocenter. Pickguard heaven custom pickguards for guitar and bass. With the lowest prices online, cheap shipping rates and local collection options, you can make an even bigger saving. To be clear im not an expert on laser cutting or engraving, i just happen to own one for hobby operations. This varies with make and model and if you want to deviate outside the standard diameter for a given pickguard, this is no problem. Fender strat pickguard 11 hole 3d cad model library. All of my templates have lines clearly marked, if needed, then i give them a good coat lacquer clear to prevent those from being rubbed off. This fee is in addition to the price of whatever design or material you choose, and may vary depending on the size of your pickguard or the complexity of the project. Halfbreed guitars lcprt cabronita pickguard template. Pickup routing templates for humbuckers are for routing the body cavity and for the pickup cutout in the pickguard.
Guitar pickguards in the middle of a performance or practice, a musician needs to be completely focused on the music, not worried about things like chipped or scratched paint. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Creating new materials, revamping the classics, working with you to find the right match, im always finding inspiration in pickguards. Get the best deals on gibson guitar pickguards when you shop the largest online selection at. Erick coleman, guitar repairman and stewmac tech advisor. Our standard model pickguards listed here can be modified for any pickup or control configuration. A pickguard also known as scratchplate is a piece of plastic or other often laminated material that is placed on the body of a guitar, mandolin or similar plucked string instrument. Largest resource of downloadable pdf pickguard templates for guitar and bass. Some of these customers are still with us after all this time. These are exact copies of my master templates i use building guitars on a daily basis. Shop general guitar care back to general guitar care. Musiclily have a wide range of value pickguards and tremolo spring covers for you.
Terrapin guitars has a selection of pickguards with something for just about anyone who has a guitar or bass. You can choose from a variety of colors and materials we have available. Definitely tape over the top of the pickguard to prevent burns on the top and make sure its not flammable material. Now take a soft lead pencil and rub the side of the pencil lead around the pickguard perimeter. Where could i get a printable strat pickguard template actual size. For those who dont prefer pickguards but are afraid of damaging the finish you may opt to install a clear. Will it fit custom pickguard pdf templates custom pickguards. We stock many templates for other pickguards, or you can supply your own template. We have pdf outlines for most pick guards we make but not necessarily all of them. These pdf files may not reflect the exact pickup configuration you are looking for but should give you a pretty good idea if the guard will attach correctly to your. If youre still in two minds about pickguard blank and are thinking about choosing a similar product, aliexpress is a great place to compare prices and sellers. These templates are published for you to check against your existing guards or body if youre missing a guard.
Here you can find all the available pickguard shapes. Print out at 100%, double check the 1 inch reference mark and compare the shape, pickup location if. Please browse quick guards catalog and have fun with it. Custom pickguards are reasonably priced and turn around is quick, usually 57 days. Im not an expert in any of these areas, just a hobbyist at best, so please keep that in mind. Does anyone know where you can download free paper pickguard templates for gibson and epiphone. Print out at 100%, double check the 1 inch reference mark and compare the shape, pickup location if applicable, control hole and screw hole locations. Well help you to work out whether its worth paying extra for a highend version or whether youre getting just as good a deal by getting the cheaper item. Template for fender hss stratocaster guards checked for correct fit pro steel pickguard the template for prosteel hss strat pickguards, which is a replica of the modern fender stratocaster pickguard. Chandler music has been making pickguards since 1980, supplying some of the largest guitar manufacturers in the world. Unless stated otherwise, templates are provided at 1.
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