Sub1 Pickguard Template

[MikeVt]

Does anyone have a pickguard tracing or DXF file for a dual HB Sub1 w/trem they'd be willing to share? I want to order a custom PG and was about to take mine apart when I realized I should probably ask here first. Unfortunately I want something from Sharp Concepts, and they don't have a template.

Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Sticky1973]

Sorry Mike, I don't have a drawing; I used my original PG as the template itself.

What PG you opting for?

The Graphite Sub has such a tasty look.

 

[GWDavis28]

Already gave you mine man. It's gonna look sharp!!!

Glenn |B)

 

[MikeVt]

Already gave you mine man. It's gonna look sharp!!!

Glenn |B)

Uh...gave me your opinion you mean. I'm still minus a PG drawing. So maybe I'll change the title to "Does anyone have a dual HB Sub1 pickguard they would like to sell cheap?"

Sticky, I'm just thinking of upgrading the diamond plate given that the current one has started to wear pretty badly. Here's what I had in mind:

http://www.sharp-concepts.com/Pickguards/5barSSS.JPG

I already have a bunch of pretty guitars (and one on order), so I'd like to keep this one looking pretty industrial...kinda like the workhorse of the bunch.

Mike

 

[Sticky1973]

Sounds great, looking forward to seeing how it looks when complete.

A workhorse indeed.

 

[MikeVt]

Well guys, I finally got my new pickguard back from Sharp Concepts. I had heard rumor of them being pretty poor with communication and taking a long time to do work, so instead of sending them my existing pickguard, I sent them a scan. It turns out that my scan was perfect. The new guard fit like the original. I was going for a more 'metal' look by improving on the original diamond plate. The new guard is solid aluminum.

Getting it back together was a pain because there wasn't a lot of slack in the wiring, but it held together well. All in all, I'm really pleased with the results!
Mike

 

[browndog]

I was never a fan of the truck step pick guard but yours looks good Mike.

 

[MikeVt]

I was never a fan of the truck step pick guard but yours looks good Mike.

Actually, me neither - but given that I already have a bunch of 'pretty' EBMMs, I figured I'd give this one the Judas Priest treatment. Hey...it adds variety!

Mike

 

[Sweat]

Mike,

I actualy like that alot, had to look at it a few times but damn good job on that, yes very Judas priest looking.

 

[GWDavis28]

Mikey, see I told you nothing to worry about man, it looks great!!!

Did they do a good job breaking the sharp edges?

Glenn |B)

 

[MikeVt]

Mikey, see I told you nothing to worry about man, it looks great!!!

Did they do a good job breaking the sharp edges?

Glenn |B)

Yeah, the filed it down pretty well. The outside edges look nice. It was just dirty as hell when I got it. I spent the morning with a toothbrush and a pan of vinegar and water. It cleaned up well, but since it is polished, it shows every fingerprint and every spec of dirt. I probably should have gone with the bead blasted...although this DOES look good when it's clean.

Mike

 

[GWDavis28]

Yeah, the filed it down pretty well. The outside edges look nice. It was just dirty as hell when I got it. I spent the morning with a toothbrush and a pan of vinegar and water. It cleaned up well, but since it is polished, it shows every fingerprint and every spec of dirt. I probably should have gone with the bead blasted...although this DOES look good when it's clean.

Mike

And that makes you nutso huh, hahahahahahaha. Nice man.

Glenn |B)

 

[Jack FFR1846]

I had to do a double take. Looking at the first picture, I thought you had done a full louver job like a 50's Merc low rider. It does look nice.

 

[paranoid70]

Actually, me neither - but given that I already have a bunch of 'pretty' EBMMs, I figured I'd give this one the Judas Priest treatment. Hey...it adds variety!

Mike

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