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After four e-mails back and forth between a clueless sales rep I finally got a quote for a Tele pickguard shipping from Warmoth. $36.50 US total. That's a little more than I wanted to spend on a piece of vinyl, so I wanted to ask the gurus here for some tips.

First question: I want to put a mini humbucker in the neck position (thanks XSSIVE for the inspiration). How difficult would it be for me to cut the existing pickguard? What tools do I use to do this?

Second question: If I wanted to put a design on the pickguard, what's the best way to do this? The pickguard is white, and I want to put a simple red emblem on there. It has to be permanent, so I'd like to avoid just slapping a sticker on there if possible.

Thanks!

Browse the 'net. There are many vendors that sell after market pickguards, and they vary in price. If you want a mini in the neck, I would have it cut professionally through a vendor that does custom guards. I'm surprised Warmoth wouldn't do it for you.

No, Warmoth would do the cut ... but I was thinking that if I did it myself on my current guard I could save a bit of cash. If there's a high likelihood that I'll mess it up, I will let the pros handle it.

Check out this site:
from : localhost/do very good work, and they can probably put on your design as well.

That's awesome, Stringmachine! It's not cheap, but it looks like they will do custom artwork. I may go this way if I want a really high quality result. Thanks!


Originally Posted by ratherdashingThat's awesome, Stringmachine! It's not cheap, but it looks like they will do custom artwork. I may go this way if I want a really high quality result. Thanks!

Glad to help. Good luck!

Another vote for Terrapin Guitars. They do great work at a reasonable price. I used them when I built the quot;Fendeere Tractorcasterquot;.

El Bumpo! :afro: