What's behind the SR5 pickguard?

**syciprider** · 04-16-2006, 04:12 PM

Is it solid like the Bongo and SR4? Someone tell me before I see for myself. Also, while I can see how to remove the knobs (set screws), how do I remove the lever switch doohickey? Just yank it off like most similar switches?

**skabassist13** · 04-16-2006, 04:41 PM

A big hole, and the guts to the pre- amp and knobs. I believe a quick jerk will pull the tip off the selector nicely.

**Figjam** · 04-16-2006, 04:43 PM

I thought the only hole was around the knobs/pre. and that the area around the pup was still solid? hmm . You kinda get that feeling when you tap on the pickguard, it onyl sounds hollow by the knobs.

**Musicfreak1988** · 04-16-2006, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Figjam

I thought the only hole was around the knobs/pre. and that the area around the pup was still solid? hmm . You kinda get that feeling when you tap on the pickguard, it onyl sounds hollow by the knobs.

Yes, you're right. I've seen a couple of pics of SR5's from people who 'modded' the PG. The body was solid except 'round the preamp and knobs.

**Figjam** · 04-16-2006, 05:32 PM

Yea Jauqo III over on TB has done it with an old white SR5 of his.

**Rod Trussbroken** · 04-16-2006, 06:37 PM

It's solid except for the pre-amp cavity

**hankSRay** · 04-16-2006, 06:50 PM

hmm are the new HH and HS SR5s the same way? I know the Sterlings and StingRays are rear routed, I wonder if the SR5 is the same way. Oh figgy!

**Figjam** · 04-16-2006, 06:52 PM

Mine seems like it is only hollow around the knobs, like the picture above ^ Because it feels very solid around the pups and then sounds hollow by the knobs.