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crazicarl
PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:19 pm 
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Random question. Personally, I don't like pickguards. I like to scratch my own character into my personal guitars. What about the rest of you? Especially some of you pro. builders--do most guys want pickguards or not?

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Chris Pile
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No pickguards unless the client wants one.

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cwood8656
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As above, really depends on the client and how they play. If the client is a flatpicker, I suggest at least a clear static cling guard.

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jfmckenna
PostPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:28 am 
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The customer gets to decide. For me, I need a pick guard and when done right I think they can be tasteful.
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SteveCourtright
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I like to see the wood, so no pickguards on mine, and the guitars that I have not kept have been given away, and those have gone to people that were not particular. (Dare I say "picky?")

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SteveSmith
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I prefer clear pick guards or none except dreds get one. Of course if I'm working on something for someone else then its their choice.

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