Members Jere Mealer Posted July 3, 2004 Members Posted July 3, 2004 I KNOW someone out there has tried this, hopefully with success...I would like to replace the clear pickguard on my lefty DV-09 with either a tortoise pickguard, or possibly the abalone pickguard from StewMac (if I can get a lefty). Is there any problem removing the clear pickguard? I haven't measured anything, but I have to believe the new pickguard might not cover the entire space previously occupied by the rectangular guard. Am I asking for trouble?
Members LesStrater Posted July 3, 2004 Members Posted July 3, 2004 I can't tell you about your model guitar or guard, but I did remove one with relative ease. Use a hairdryer to warm the glue under the guard, start on one corner and slowly lift the guard off. Some glue stayed behind and I removed it with no harm at all to the finish by using "Goo-Gone", which is a citrus based gum remover.
Members MH3 Posted July 3, 2004 Members Posted July 3, 2004 Ask Tom (orsino). He's done it. Heck, he's probably got instructions on his web page. I'd think the key is to get the old one off before your top's finish darkens noticeably. I'll be considering this as well, when I get my D-03.
Members Prozak Posted July 3, 2004 Members Posted July 3, 2004 Yeah I think removing clear pickguards is not a whole lot of problem. In case you don't know, Larrivee has also released a new pickguard to go with their higher end guitars. It's supposed to be special in that, I think it doesn't shrink like regular pickguards do. I think it's has a layer of porcelin, or something like that. Anyways, problems with removing pickguards *I think* are a concern, because guitars develop "tans". So after a few months, the area under the pickguard will be of a lighter color than the rest of the top. That would leave you with an obvious tan mark if it isn't covered up. Now, maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think guitars develop tan lines with clear pickguards, or do they?
Members seven7 Posted July 3, 2004 Members Posted July 3, 2004 http://www.frets.com will tell you what you need to know.
Members orsino Posted July 3, 2004 Members Posted July 3, 2004 If the guitar is less than a year old, you can remove it without much problem. You don't need a hair dryer. Just pull up a corner and slowly peel it off. Use naptha to wipe up any residual glue.
Members andrewjudah Posted July 4, 2004 Members Posted July 4, 2004 Originally posted by orsino If the guitar is less than a year old, you can remove it without much problem. You don't need a hair dryer. Just pull up a corner and slowly peel it off. Use naptha to wipe up any residual glue. How did you put the new one on? Do they have some sort of sticky surface on the bottom?
Members orsino Posted July 4, 2004 Members Posted July 4, 2004 Originally posted by andrewjudah How did you put the new one on? Do they have some sort of sticky surface on the bottom? Yep.....peel and stick. VERY good adhesive though so make sure you get it right the first time.
Members kwakatak Posted July 4, 2004 Members Posted July 4, 2004 Definitiely go with a tortoise pickguard. The abalone rosette is enough glitz IMO. Don't they come in different shapes too? I once saw a custom teardrop-shaped pickguard put on a Larriv
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