+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 13 of 13
  1. 01-26-2012, 10:56 AM #1
    memberzonly
    memberzonly is offline
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    49

    Default Fender pickguard on So Cal?

    Before I go and ask Warmoth to make one....

    Does anyone know if a standard Fender branded pickguard lines up on the Sol Cal?

    Thanks!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 01-26-2012, 12:05 PM #2
    Rich#6
    Rich#6 is offline
    Platinum Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Chicago Suburbs
    Posts
    5,083

    Default

    There are 8 holes instead of 11 and the won't match up that well. Don't forget about the floyd route vs vtrem. Some of the guys here make direct replacements.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 01-26-2012, 12:34 PM #3
    Sharkfin
    Sharkfin is offline
    Platinum Member Sharkfin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    893

    Default

    You could also get one made from Terapin Guitars. They have a handy template you can print out and check against your existing pickguard. There are ton's of options. In this case where the holes don't match up, you can order a pickguard without mounting holes and do them yourself using the original so that they would line up.

    http://www.terrapinguitars.com/2011/...-123SW_PDF.pdf
    ____________________________________________
    Live your life like you're going to die your own death
    No one from above is going to take your last breath
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-01-2012, 12:16 AM #4
    jrnic
    jrnic is offline
    JCF Member jrnic's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Long Island, NY
    Posts
    622

    Default

    I would go with the custom made job. I wouldn't want to drill new holes in the body for one that isn't an exact fit.
    Guitars:
    Charvel: USA Pro Mod Slime Green
    1988 Model 2,
    Jackson: Dinky HSS 'Blue/Orange Flame'
    RR3
    Gibson: 1978 Les Paul Spl Dbl Cut
    1992 LP Studio 'Lite'
    2005 SG Special
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 02-01-2012, 08:50 AM #5
    john.w.lawson
    john.w.lawson is offline
    Platinum Member john.w.lawson's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Somewhere over the rainbow
    Posts
    1,830

    Default

    Yea, you're gonna have to get one from someone that make custom replacements or do some work on the pickguard.
    I know the old saying that the value of an opinion is generally inversely proportional to the strength with which it is held.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 02-01-2012, 10:07 AM #6
    MarkThomas
    MarkThomas is offline
    JCF Member MarkThomas's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Minnesota
    Posts
    382

    Default

    Get ahold of member Sully on here...will make you an exact fit one in any color you want.
    '09 San Dimas, '09 Limited San Dimas, '09 So Cal, two '87 Model 3's
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 02-01-2012, 10:39 AM #7
    DonP
    DonP is offline
    JCF (I have no life)Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Cincinnati, OH
    Posts
    10,017

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Rich#6 View Post
    There are 8 holes instead of 11 and the won't match up that well. Don't forget about the floyd route vs vtrem. Some of the guys here make direct replacements.
    A lot of reissues have 8 holes. I have an 8 hole single ply, and was wondering if it would work as well.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 02-01-2012, 12:56 PM #8
    Rich#6
    Rich#6 is offline
    Platinum Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Chicago Suburbs
    Posts
    5,083

    Default

    A lot of reissues have 8 holes. I have an 8 hole single ply, and was wondering if it would work as well.
    If I remember when I tried it the holes are very close but some had to go in at angles so the screws didn't lay flat.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 02-01-2012, 04:14 PM #9
    DonP
    DonP is offline
    JCF (I have no life)Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Cincinnati, OH
    Posts
    10,017

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Rich#6 View Post
    If I remember when I tried it the holes are very close but some had to go in at angles so the screws didn't lay flat.
    Damn.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 02-01-2012, 05:39 PM #10
    sully
    sully is offline
    retained the noose. sully's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    dallas, tx
    Posts
    12,052

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by MarkThomas View Post
    Get ahold of member Sully on here...will make you an exact fit one in any color you want.
    Thanks for the shoutout, but Mark, you're getting the last one that I'll be doing for quite some time.

    Sully
    http://www.sullyguitars.us
    http://www.facebook.com/sullyguitars
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 02-05-2012, 09:53 AM #11
    maltomario
    maltomario is offline
    JCF Member maltomario's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Binghamton NY
    Posts
    238

    Default

    i ordered one from warmoth - had no problems with the holes lining up if you order the right options.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 02-06-2012, 11:24 AM #12
    The Rossness
    The Rossness is offline
    Lookin' Sexy in Argyle The Rossness's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    West Hartford, CT
    Posts
    1,060

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by maltomario View Post
    i ordered one from warmoth - had no problems with the holes lining up if you order the right options.
    +1

    You're gonna have to shave the neck pocket on the PG a little though.

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 02-10-2012, 01:32 PM #13
    nitrous12
    nitrous12 is offline
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Posts
    23

    Default

    Try pickguardian
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules