Custom Pickguard Work ( Final product is here.)

So, I have some sources for the covetted metal pickguards. Since Toneguard has gone OEM, finding places that will make them for G&Ls can be a little tricky. I have sent in my ASAT special guitar (4 bolt) to be replicated recently. This is the result,



As you can see I did a little something nonstandard. I have had quotes for work like this ranging 300-400$! in acrylic no less, not metal. This price was nowhere near that. The catch is the only G&L guard he currently has is the ASAT special 4 bolt. I sent him mine to replicate, but if you have CAD files or whatnot that works too. It will be anodized black, and put on my orange ASAT special btw. I chose anodized finish as it is more durable than powder coating.

I have permission to give out his email to you good folks, there are no spaces in the email btw. t b bartho lomew AT g mail DOT com . As I said, excellent guy to work with, very responsive and on the ball. I was going to keep this secret until complete for the full effect, but oh well.

Here is a link containing some of his work.

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/dealers-and-group-buys/134502-custom-sheet-metal-fabrication-now-taking-orders-prototype-designs-within.html

Last edited by sirmyghin on Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Very nice! I can't wait to see it finished and installed. It should look pretty, but dangerous.

You can't wait eh? I am stoked, it is turning out better than I envisioned, not to mention I have never seen a pickguard like this on a guitar ever.

That does look awesome. Very Unique. can't wait to see the final on your guitar.

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not to mention I have never seen a pickguard like this on a guitar ever.

You innovator, you! It is a great idea to have that vine laser cut out of the pick guard. It's going to look fantastic with the orange showing through.

Looks great, but you've got to install it and show us what it looks like on the guitar!

What finish types will be available? Will he do powder coated finishes?

Thanks for sharing.

He will do powder coating, albeit due to volume done it takes a bit longer. Never asked him about different colours, but assume you can get what you want. It is not here yet, that was taken at his shop, I should have it in a week and change. He has recommended I toss a layer or 2 of clear on it for aging purposes, but it is not necessary. I was recommended anodized finish as powder coated finishes will be more prone to hand wear and such, they are on the metal not a part of the metal. After that I just figured go with the anodized anyway.

Stay tuned, I will definitely show the final effect.

Edit: I emailed him about colours, he can do other colours but you may have to pay a bit more for them than black, white and clear.