Members maf2k8 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 This may sound like a stupid question but here goes.... I own my very first Gibson Les Paul and there are 2 types of people, Ones who LOVE the pick guard on there pauls and others who hate it. I know some pausl come without a pickguard but i have a standard, so i have a pick guard. In the past with my EPI LP's i would remove the PG and either leave the screw hole just open or put the screw back in ( minus the PG ) because i wasnt much concerned about it Well i was wondering for those of you who do remove the PG on your Gibsons, what do you do about the screw hole? Its such a expensive axe so i dont want to damage the wood or do anything of that nature. Any thoughts? comments? advice? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I just put the screws back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I just put the screws back in. either that or just leave them open. I sure wouldn't fill them, but that's me. If you put the screws back in, you'll end up putting them in deeper if you want them flush, and then that would widen the holes a tad bit (since they're tapered) and if you want to reinstall the pg at a later date the screws wouldn't be quite as snug without some loctite type of filler. So one vote for - "leave 'em open". Put the screws in a little baggie in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ten56gibby Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I leave it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I left it open but I colored the wood in the hole with matching colored felt pen. it's hardly noticable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darkcheef Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 This may sound like a stupid question but here goes....I own my very first Gibson Les Paul and there are 2 types of people, Ones who LOVE the pick guard on there pauls and others who hate it. I know some pausl come without a pickguard but i have a standard, so i have a pick guard. In the past with my EPI LP's i would remove the PG and either leave the screw hole just open or put the screw back in ( minus the PG ) because i wasnt much concerned about itWell i was wondering for those of you who do remove the PG on your Gibsons, what do you do about the screw hole? Its such a expensive axe so i dont want to damage the wood or do anything of that nature. Any thoughts? comments? advice? thanks Standard Gibson LPs come without pickguards now, do you have a older one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Standard Gibson LPs come without pickguards now, do you have a older one? Solid colors still have PGs. Just leave the holes empty.If it's a dark color, you could use a Sharpie just to darken then exposed wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members righteous Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I left mine open. That way I have less metal parts sucking teh tonzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the new guy Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 use a crayon.....I prefer Crayola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boonestunes Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I put the screws back in so I didn't lose them. IF I ever wanted to put the pg back on ( I hate that look and feel, personally) then I'd just put a little toothpick in the hole before putting the screw back in. Putting the screw in will also keep the finish from chipping around the pg holes if you're not careful. Plus I sweat, A LOT, and didn't want sweat getting down in that hole next to the next........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SilverPlated Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 leave them open, it's the secret of teh toanz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mel Cooley Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I always put the screws back in. That way if you change your mind won't have lost the little buggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Goofball Jones Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Leave them open or put the screws back in because if you re-sell it, someone may want to put the guard back on the way it SHOULD be. Honestly, LP's without guards are just...icky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mazi Bee Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I fill the holes with bacon grease, and then submerge in pond for 30-45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newswede Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Left mine open. No big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vintage55 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I leave 'em open. And I always take the pickguards off...LP's don't sound good at all with pickguards attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I fill the holes with bacon grease, and then submerge in pond for 30-45 minutes......while wearing a poncho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Riffer Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 teh tonzzWTF does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vintage55 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 WTF does that mean? The tones some people don't pay attention in skool or think they're l33t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokin' Joe Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 either that or just leave them open. I sure wouldn't fill them, but that's me. If you put the screws back in, you'll end up putting them in deeper if you want them flush, and then that would widen the holes a tad bit (since they're tapered) and if you want to reinstall the pg at a later date the screws wouldn't be quite as snug without some loctite type of filler.So one vote for - "leave 'em open". Put the screws in a little baggie in the case. Ever heard of a washer, it's a thin round piece of metal with a hole in it. It servers as a spacer so that you can put the screws back in and still not have to screw them in any farther than normal??? Oh, btw - I would never take the pick gaurd off. But, that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ever heard of a washer, it's a thin round piece of metal with a hole in it. It servers as a spacer so that you can put the screws back in and still not have to screw them in any farther than normal??? I'm sure that would look swell. Or I could spend an afternoon trying to find the perfect little dainty metal matching washers. I'm with Mazi now. Bacon grease the bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuelish Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I removed mine and put the screws back in, for surely, I would lose them, otherwise. Plus, mine's an Epi LP, so .... who cares ??? I don't like the pickguard covering up my beautiful flame veneer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members me2_67501 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Leave the screws out I did you can't tell unless you are playing the Lp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelSaulnier Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Lose the screws? Isn't that what your case is for... storage? M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drunkinminer Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 either that or just leave them open. I sure wouldn't fill them, but that's me. If you put the screws back in, you'll end up putting them in deeper if you want them flush, and then that would widen the holes a tad bit (since they're tapered) and if you want to reinstall the pg at a later date the screws wouldn't be quite as snug without some loctite type of filler.So one vote for - "leave 'em open". Put the screws in a little baggie in the case. He could always use toothpicks with a small dap of glue, after it dries then he could put the screws back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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