Help! SUB Pickguards....

[Smellybum]

Hi All,

I'm planning a SUB custom job on my recently acquired single HB sub, I've googled till my fingers hurt but can only find one company in the US that would make one - (For about the same price I paid for the guitar!) -

Anybody able to help me??? - and would a Benji one fit ???

Basically it's a blue sub, so I was planning a mirror blue pickguard, putting a PAF humbucker cover over the pickup and changing the knob for the Ernie Ball Tele knob on the shopotron....... cool huh???

 

[jamminjim]

Pickguard Heaven (Chandler) makes MM guards. Pickguard Heaven: Prices - Music Man

Yes, a Benji guard should fit as a Benji is based on a Silhouette Special and all Silo Spec guards will fit a Sub 1.

The knob selection would be nice - however I would favor a Q-Parts knob.

 

[GWDavis28]

Smelly, I know this place makes a Sub pick guard.

Sharp Concepts Guitar Pickguards - Custom Pickguard Products

Sharp Concepts Guitar Pickguards - Custom Pickguard Products

I've been looking to get one made for my Silo Special. I've been looking at this place as well.

Pickguard Paradise :: Custom Created Guitar Accessory

Thanx Jim, brain cramp, multi-tasking again.

Glenn |B)

 

[jamminjim]

Hey Glen - why you talking to Spud? LOL

Smelly there is a place or two in merry ole England, did you google "pickguards in UK" ??

Here's one that looks promising

Aurora Project custom guitar art and fret lights Glow guard neck led's mirrored and customised artwork metal scratchplates customised scratch plate pick guard customized pickguards

PS Pickguard Heaven seems to not have much blue stuff listed - you'd have to email them. Id try finding something in UK myself.

Good luck.

 

[GWDavis28]

I think i'm gonna go with this place Pickguard Paradise :: Custom Created Guitar Accessory, the price isn't too bad and I really like this color Pickguard Paradise :: Solid Plexi Stone, the African Marble.

Glenn |B)

 

[Sticky1973]

Hiya fella.

I got my Sub pickguard done local by Jimmy Egypt, when they were still based at Sound Control in Glasgow. I believe they are now operating from CC Music in Otago Street.

I basically gave the chap my original tread plate Sub pickguard as a template, and hand picked my material.

I have to say the finished article was fantastic, a perfect fit.

Maybe worth giving him a ring in the morning. If I recall, it was around £30-£40 with new screws.

Any use?

Cheers!

 

[Spudmurphy]

Smelly -how about making yer own?
Pickguard blanks are relatively cheap.

 

[Smellybum]

Cheers guys,

Sticky I think I'll go with your option -any nearer and he'd be in my bathroom! - Thanks for the help fellas will post pics once the project is complete!!

 

[Jonny Dubai]

jimmy Egypt is king. He does all of my work. Nuff said.

J

 

[Smellybum]

I called them today - got some punk who wouldn't let me speak to jimmy or anyone - basically told me I'd have to bring the guitar in (even though they made one for sticky) -

JD - if you have any influence might wanna mention to jimmy whoever answers the phone isn't going to any efforts to put money in his pocket....


Jamminjim - the aurora project is next up.... Might as wll glow in the dark, the meds I've pumped in myself the last 72 hours I know I do!!!

 

[azazael]

I called them today - got some punk who wouldn't let me speak to jimmy or anyone - basically told me I'd have to bring the guitar in (even though they made one for sticky) -

JD - if you have any influence might wanna mention to jimmy whoever answers the phone isn't going to any efforts to put money in his pocket....


Jamminjim - the aurora project is next up.... Might as wll glow in the dark, the meds I've pumped in myself the last 72 hours I know I do!!!

Well I highly doubt they kept a template for the pickguard....

 

[GWDavis28]

Well, if they do it on a CNC machine, like a lot of companies, they will still have the data, it's smart business.

Glenn |B)

 

[azazael]

Well, if they do it on a CNC machine, like a lot of companies, they will still have the data, it's smart business.

Glenn |B)

Nah I'd expect its hand cut mate its only a small guitar workshop

 

[Sticky1973]

I called them today - got some punk who wouldn't let me speak to jimmy or anyone - basically told me I'd have to bring the guitar in (even though they made one for sticky)

Gutted

I've always been a touch dubious about some of the staff surrounding the guys who actually do know their stuff.

As you'll probably know, there are some really genuine guys in the Glasgow shops, but occasionally you do come across a jobsworth who doesn't feel the love for the axe chat.

Hope it doesn't put you off too much, their work is good; very good.

 

[Warg Master]

Awesome guitars are those subs!

I love them!

Post pics when it's done!!


I'm also thinking of an upgrade for one of my subs.... purple mirror for me...

 

[Sticky1973]

They are such robust, functional, guitars with real pedigree.

Love my Sub, I do

 

[jamminjim]

IMHO - the best overall upgrade for a Sub 1 is to slap a Silhouette Special loaded original pickguard on it. The old Silo interchangeability trick.

Locking tuners would be something to consider too.

~Jim

 

[Sticky1973]

I would love a Silo Special abalone pick guard slung on mine, jamminjim. That said, I just can't bond with a blade switch, nor the hole it would leave when I would no doubt remove it!

Just a thought, Smelly, I intend to have a new pick guard made up very soon, and the current one (which is nice) might be put to the side. I have a lil' project in mind.

As it is not original, I would happily part with it to a forum member fae-up-by.

I won't be offended if you are set on a blue mirror 'plate, or don't really feel the love for the silver/blue pearl effect.

I am actually interested on how it would look on a blue Sub

Just PM if you want to have a look, i'll get it sent North in jig time.

 

[Smellybum]

I would love a Silo Special abalone pick guard slung on mine, jamminjim. That said, I just can't bond with a blade switch, nor the hole it would leave when I would no doubt remove it!

Just a thought, Smelly, I intend to have a new pick guard made up very soon, and the current one (which is nice) might be put to the side. I have a lil' project in mind.

As it is not original, I would happily part with it to a forum member fae-up-by.

I won't be offended if you are set on a blue mirror 'plate, or don't really feel the love for the silver/blue pearl effect.

I am actually interested on how it would look on a blue Sub

Just PM if you want to have a look, i'll get it sent North in jig time.

Cheers Sticky I'm gonna go with a glowgaurd, but appreciate the offer.
you coming to London in June?

 

[azazael]

I would love a Silo Special abalone pick guard slung on mine, jamminjim. That said, I just can't bond with a blade switch, nor the hole it would leave when I would no doubt remove it!

Just a thought, Smelly, I intend to have a new pick guard made up very soon, and the current one (which is nice) might be put to the side. I have a lil' project in mind.

As it is not original, I would happily part with it to a forum member fae-up-by.

I won't be offended if you are set on a blue mirror 'plate, or don't really feel the love for the silver/blue pearl effect.

I am actually interested on how it would look on a blue Sub

Just PM if you want to have a look, i'll get it sent North in jig time.

What is the pickguard?
I'm lookin for one for my sub too.