Hi team,
Can anyone confirm for me, will a standard Fender Jazz Bass pickguard fit appropriately to the PBG JB-4?
Not 100% certain how closely the shape is modelled to USA and Mexican made Fender body.
Thanks for reading.
Hi team,
Can anyone confirm for me, will a standard Fender Jazz Bass pickguard fit appropriately to the PBG JB-4?
Not 100% certain how closely the shape is modelled to USA and Mexican made Fender body.
Thanks for reading.
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
Hi Cade what is the reason you choosing another colour pickguard ? I would say in most cases they should be pretty damn close in shape, might need a slight modification to fit but most likely it will fit okay.
I wouldn't spend up on genuine Fender pickguards, I would order a couple of cheaper ones on fle-bay so you have 2 to choose from. I usually grab at least 2 colours too to experiment how it looks with the hardware on. Like black or tortise shell red or another colour that may suit the stain/paint colour
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Thanks Wokka, just looking to up the aesthetics and keep it a bit more unique. I'm keeping the standard hardware as I haven't got the experience yet to confidently change much regarding the kit. So I figured the more I can change from a simple image point of view the more personal I can make it.
I've been looking at graphical design pickguards rather than a solid colour
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
cool no worries Cade sounds good. There are so many cool graphic design pickguards to choose from. I remember seeing a cool one with white and black squares that got smaller and looked like you were looking into a tunnel of black and white tiles
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
I was looking at these and was very tempted. It says suitable for 4 string J Bass however my current guard does not have that little hemisphere gap at the base where the neck sits. Reasonable cost, but not if it's the wrong part haha.
http://www.greasygroove.com/products.php?cat=66
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
They look very cool Cade, US $35 + postage wow that's getting up there !
The shapes look very similar to me other than a longer extension toward the top horn. Is it worth trying to print an image on paper with the bottom side sticky and try and stick the image on your current pickguard and trim it to size ? Only problem it will probably get ripped up with use and abuse of a bass player
EDIT this is the one I had seen before, great 3D effect
http://www.greasygroove.com/proddeta...99-PG-F-S-D-JB
Last edited by wokkaboy; 21-12-2016 at 01:09 PM.
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Another thing to consider is the pickguard pup route. Fender pups are a bit bigger than the kit supplied ones so naturally the pickguard route is bigger -unless you're upgrading the neck pup in which case it doesn't matter
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Last edited by andrewdosborne; 21-12-2016 at 01:31 PM.
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I'm considering ordering vinyl die-cut auto decals. Should be more dureable then trying to print/laminate but probably worth a go before I take the risk of buying something pricey.
Thanks for the info about pickups Andrew. I wasn't going to upgrade hardware at this stage so I might wait until a future build.
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
From memory the screw holes from a standard Fender are a slightly different spacing - I had to modify a pickguard I bought online to fit.
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
The ones on those links show a cut out for adjusting truss rod at the body end whereas PGB kits are all adjusted up at the nut end of the neck.
Have to agree about screw holes as I have bought a few Strat scratch plates over the years and forever had to fill and re-drill to make them fit.
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8