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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
Whatcha think?
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
Allow me to be the first to place my vote... I say classy |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
Yeah, I kinda like it on this little beasty! |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 3:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
Personally I like it. But of course (if it's a seller) it's the customers that will decide. |
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| Author: | Bob Orr [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
yeah classy! Bob |
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| Author: | Clinchriver [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 6:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
uuhh 
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
This is the first time I have heard the notion that they are cheesy, do people really think that? |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
I have a pretty hard/fast rule about pick guards; I don't like them! That being said, I think what you have there works really well and looks great. Well done. Now take that thing off! |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
I think I'll include both options in the case and let the ndp user decided myself, I like it. Today. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
I've seen a lot of ugly and bulky wooden guards. This one however I kinda like. I'm a clear guard guy myself. But I do think that guard goes well with that guitar. |
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| Author: | JMayes [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
normally I really dislike wooden guards, but this one looks decent. I wouldn't choose it myself, but it's for sure not cheesy. |
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| Author: | kencierp [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
Thin, clear on a strummer --- nothing on a finger-picker |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
 Yeah, I usually go clear. And not because it's cheaper. Honest...
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| Author: | rtpipkin [ Sat Nov 08, 2014 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
very nice! |
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| Author: | WudWerkr [ Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
Luv it ! |
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| Author: | guitarjtb [ Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
WudWerkr wrote: Luv it ! The pick guard is fine. What really makes me mad is how clean the shop looks. 
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
A pick guard is there for top protection. You don't want to add more weight than you need to as that can be a tone killer. If you like it that is all that matters. The downside to them is that they will shrink at a different rate from the top and eventually they may cause a top crack. You have finish between the guard and the top , you should be ok in that regard . If you and the customer like it , that is all that matters. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
Weighs no more than a tortoise guard. I'll lye whomever buys it be the filnal arbiter... James, Gotta be a clean shop. We usually have 8-12 going on at different stages at any given time. They must be put somewhere, and that somewhere must be a safe spot for them. Clean shop means less re-do's from precarious positioning. Plus, less dust... |
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| Author: | Chuck R [ Sun Nov 09, 2014 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
I like the look. I've been thinking of trying a wood pickguard. How thick did you make it? What kind of finish did you put on it? |
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| Author: | HighMountainTW [ Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
I like. |
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| Author: | Flippo [ Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:05 pm ] |
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Ed, This is my own taste. I prefer the no pick guard or the clear pick guard. I like the clean look of a completely bare top exposing all the beautiful top wood. I also prefer the simple symmetry of the no/invisible pick guard. That being said, that is a great looking guitar. Thx, Tony |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheesy or classy (wooden pick guard) |
Me too. We usually do like so...  
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:55 am ] |
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I actually think a wood pick guard would look great. My issue is that I would hate to get any pick scratches on my nice wood pick guard. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Mon Nov 10, 2014 1:15 am ] |
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Play wear is something that doesn't bother me at all. |
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| Author: | Nils [ Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:50 am ] |
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Personally I don't go for the wooden pickguards. But I think it looks great and I love that everyone has different tastes! |
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