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What’s the best way to cut a pickguard?
With a bandsaw or coping saw, rough-cut the pickguard to shape, leaving it oversize by at least 1/16″. Fasten it to the top of the template with pieces of double-stick tape placed around the perimeter (but back from the edge so the cutter bit won’t come into contact and become gummy and load up).
How do you cut a guitar pickguard?
Remove the pickguard and clamp it lightly down to a table top, with the edge to be trimmed hanging a tiny bit over the edge. File the excess material off, working it right back to the scribed line, keeping the file vertical. Then clean the edge up with the scraper. 96tbird and Burwabit like this.
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What can you make a pickguard out of?
- Scrap of 3/4″ wood (I used plywood) big enough to be a template for the pickguard.
- Pickguard Material (You can find this on Amazon – here is an affiliate link to a list )
- Double-sided tape.
How do you cut celluloid pickguard?
Stick the pattern (which can be an old pickguard), to the celluloid with double-stick tape and scribe around it using an awl or a scribe. Celluloid is the one plastic that will work this way. The broken surface is smoothed with 220 sandpaper, and the bevel is done with a scraper and fine (400 to 600) sandpaper.
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What is a pickguard made of?
Pickguards fitted to acoustic guitars are usually made from thin (2 mm) sheets of plastic (such as PVC), attached with an adhesive just below the sound hole. The material should not be unduly thick or heavy since this might reduce vibration of the soundboard and alter the tone or volume of the instrument.
Should I take the plastic off my guitar?
Because most new guitars and basses come with a protective film of clear plastic covering the pickguard. This film protects the pickguard during shipping and retail display. It’s this thin film that looks worn and faded, not the pickguard itself, and it’s meant to be removed.
What size are Fender pickguard screws?
Pickguard screws aren’t wood screws, they are Oval Head Phillips Sheet Metal Screws. The most commonly used sizes are #5 x 3/8″ (“Gibson size”) and #6 x 1/2″ (“Fender size”).
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How do you make a pickguard hole bigger?
Use a drill bit of the appropriate size and then use a soldering iron (lightly!) to smooth the holes. Or you could get a utility knife and cut the hole to size.
What are electric guitar pickguards made of?
IKN Guitar Bass Pickguard Material
The IKN pickguard sheet is 12×17 inches in size, made of environmentally friendly celluloid and PVC plastic material and comes with two-layer plastic films on top. Colors and designs include: 3 Ply Cream. 3 Ply Mint Green.
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