Hi everyone,
I was admiring various G&L SC-3 guitars online when I found this Strat-body style version with a custom pick guard.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=G%26L%20SC-3Looking at this closer raised a bunch of questions:
- Can anyone with more discerning eyes tell if this is a brushed metal or mirrored pick guard?
- If it's a non-mirrored pick guard, does anyone know of have a guess as to what kind of metal or any other unique properties it may have? I e-mailed the Flickr user who owns this guitar and never heard back from them.
- Did G&L ever make black crinkle aluminum powder-coated pick guards as a regular or custom option? I've seen photos of black crinkle aluminum powder-coated control plates, but not so much with pick guards?
- Are there any small companies or custom parts luthiers who make black crinkle aluminum powder-coated pick guards or other parts?
- Why did G&L stop making the black crinkle aluminum powder-coated parts, and might this be something the current company may consider bringing back as a "custom shop / heritage homage" option?
Thanks in advance for your insights.