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Custom Guards
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:57 pm
by euan
http://www.terrapinisland.com
In the search of a custom Strat pickguard I found these guys with a nice choice of templates and then configurable options. I've about to order a pair of guards from them and shall let yous know how it goes. But prices seem reasonable and they have Strat+varios Tele guards+Jaguar.
No Jazzmaster or Mustang which is a shame but its pretty coolio that you can specify a PPP Strat guard for $33.
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:11 pm
by Justin J
they claim to have celluloid tort. i wonder how close it is to the old fender stuff.
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:31 pm
by euan
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:13 pm
by Justin J
it doesn't even look like a real photograph. not a good basis for judging.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:47 pm
by euan
Just bought one. So I shall let you guys know how the quality is.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:00 pm
by DanHeron
For people in the UK, i found
THIS place...
has a nice range of Fender pickguard shapes, including Jagstang, Duosonic Original and Reissue, Lead I, II, and II.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:17 pm
by euan
WD Music are good for some things, but I'm lefty and after a few things WD don't offer cheaply. They have a 25% upcharge for left handed to begin with. Even with internation shipping of a tenner this guy is cheaper. There is some really good feedback on the internet for them including from the TFDP which is something I think.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:20 pm
by BobArsecake
I need a Vista Musicmaster one :/
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:21 pm
by euan
Someone somewhere does one. I found a site. I'll try and find it again.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:23 pm
by euan
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:29 pm
by BobArsecake
It's the Squier one so single bridge 'bucker, so it'd have to be the second one, but they want a tracing :/
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:45 pm
by James
euan wrote:Just bought one. So I shall let you guys know how the quality is.
What did you get? 2 x HH on b/w/b?
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:49 pm
by Bacchus
Fucking yes.
They have black paisley. I really, really might want a black paisley guard for something. Not cheap, mind. Forty-five quid, like.
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:00 am
by euan
James wrote:euan wrote:Just bought one. So I shall let you guys know how the quality is.
What did you get? 2 x HH on b/w/b?
Yeah with 3 holes for pots and a hole for a toggle switch instead of a 5way switch. I put that into the special instructions and then paid. He emailed me back to say he can do that without a problem, I guess he could because he has a customer pickguard maker for a Strat with that option.
http://www.terrapinguitars.com/configIn ... erface.htm
Products
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1 x Strat® Style Pick Guard = $33.00
Orientation Left Handed
Material Selection 514 Black/White/Black .090
Neck Pickup H1 Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Pickup
Bridge Pickup H1 Humbucker
Mounting Holes Strat 8 Mounting Holes
Control Holes Control Option 1 = Standard 1,2,3,SW
Bridge Cut Standard Bridge Cut
Pickup Switch Mounting Holes Standard Switch Mounting Holes
Beveled Edge With Beveled Edge
Template Use Stock Template
Special Instructions For the switch, instead of a slot for a 5 way switch
could you instead drill a hole for a Gibson style 3 way switch
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:53 pm
by euan
Apparently my order has been shipped. Pretty good turnaround especially when a lot of companies quote 14 days for customer orders.
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:12 pm
by Mike
Toggles on Strats = sexy time.
I ruddy hate 5-ways. I'd have two toggles anyday.
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:24 pm
by euan
Isn't it just. I'm psyched about this.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:04 pm
by euan
I got the pickguard today. Quality looks good. No bad edges at all. Neck cut needs a bit of a squaring off but that is because of my new neck and the old one fits perfectly.
Only other problem is the far bottom screw doesnt fit but this is because it a Fender Strat guard for a Squier Affinity.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:11 pm
by Mike
Fair play, sounds like decent product then. I've never been bothered when screw holes don't line up, I just make a pilot hole (and dowel the previous hole if necessary) and get going...
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:14 pm
by euan
Not going to be possible unfortunately. Because the pickguard is a slightly different shape in that area, the screw hole overlaps the control cavity a little bit. Again not fault of Terrapin, but Fender/Squier for using different pickguards on all its guitars.
