SUB-5 Pickguard

[lj0281]

I read in this forum that SUB-4 pickguards and Stingray 4 string pickguards are the same but the pickguards for the SUB-5 and Stingray 5's very greatly, because the Stingray's pickguard swoops down into the controls.

Do the SUB-4/Stingray pickguards fit the SUB-5? Is the pick-up larger because it has to have 5 sensors, or do the squeeze all 5 into the same space as the 4?

I was looking at an eBay auction and found a guy selling Stingray Pickguards, but he says in the listing they don't fit SUBs, but I can't see the any difference.

http://www.dazbootman.com/77_Abalone.jpg
http://www.dazbootman.com/15_Abalone.jpg (has truss rod notch)

Sooo....anyone have an idea?

Thnx

LJ

 

[bovinehost]

I read in this forum that SUB-4 pickguards and Stingray 4 string pickguards are the same but the pickguards for the SUB-5 and Stingray 5's very greatly, because the Stingray's pickguard swoops down into the controls.

I think what you read before was accurate.

I was looking at an eBay auction and found a guy selling Stingray Pickguards, but he says in the listing they don't fit SUBs

I think what he's telling you is right. (And he used to work for Ernie Ball.)

Jack

 

[lj0281]

K...then...

Anyone know what does fit a SUB-5, and where I might be able to unearth a replacement?

Thnx...

 

[mynan]

Pickguard Heaven: Prices - Music Man

 

[five7]

I think I will make a clear one for my on the way sub 5. I would love to have a tortise one but $50 needs to go to plates and insur. The aluminum one must come off.

 

[jlepre]

Won't a clear pickguard expose the inner wiring under the knobs?

 

[njhammer]

The SUB5 PG configuration is the same as the 4 string SUB, not the SR5.

 

[five7]

Won't a clear pickguard expose the inner wiring under the knobs?

No routing or wires under the pickguard on a sub 4 or 5.