Sub1 pickguard pics anyone?

[SubMariner61]

Been having a devil of a time seeing any aftermarket sub1 pickguards. It seems old links have been purged and I haven't had much luck with newbie threads since the guitar has been discontinued. Any fellow Sub owners willing to throw their jpegs into this thread would be appreciated! thanks fellas!

 

[DrBob]

Maybe someone else can confirm this but I think that the 'Silhouette' of the SUB1 Scratchplate is basically the same as a Silhouette Special plate. In light of that I think that Chandler pickguards, or 'Pickguard Heaven' may well be able to help you out

 

[SubMariner61]

Bob, I've been over to PHeaven but I was hoping that others have done so before me and have some pickguards in place that I can compare to. The samples at Pickguard Heaven are really poor. I can't believe the site has been up for as long as it has and they don't show real pickguards, only these 2-inch squares and when you get into the expensive categories, many of the choices aren't even visible. I've spent some time in the forum devoted to EBMM guitars but there doesn't seem to be many Subs there and what few I've been able to locate all have either stock guards or a white pearl or black pearl. I was hoping that others who have changed their 'guard would chime in but Silhouette owners are most welcome to contribute if they desire since I know that guard is a replacement option if I'm not mistaken. Thanks!
I'm working with Sharp Concepts to possibly choose this style of material (anodized black metal) and five-bar pattern for my Sub1. My Sub1 currently has an EMG85 and 60 buried atop the stock black pickguard (I've got one of the later versions without the diamond plate guard). I think this would look pretty hardcore with the EMG's and definitely nail the vibe of the Sub 1.

I'm also thinking of going with brushed silver like this:

or this powderblack offering, which is sort of a go-between color wise between the two above.

 

[Sticky1973]

Any fellow Sub owners willing to throw their jpegs into this thread would be appreciated! thanks fellas!

Hi matey!

I've posted my little beauty around the place recently. So proud

I call her Avril because she came to me all angsty. A new black pearloid pickguard later, and she got all classy on me; she scrubs up well

Anyway, a local luthier in Glasgow made the new pickguard for me, and I am utterly thrilled with the result. It shows the Sub1 off really well.

More pics over on the pics-o-my-guitar Thread

Hope it helps!

 

[candid_x]

Nice story, cool guitar.