Black pickguard on a Jetglo

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:37 am

Which is a good replacement pickguard for a 4003 Jetglo? I'm looking for a black one, but I see different black ones on:
http://www.wdmusic.com/rickenbacker_4003_bass_pickguards_13611_ctg.htm

What are the differences? Have you got any pics of a Jetglo with a black pickguard?
Thanks guys!

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:54 am

Jetglo looks great with a black pickguard and TRC.

WD stands for Wrong Dimensions. They are also the wrong material (vinyl), wrong edge (beveled) and wrong thickness (too thin). They also look cheap.

If you want a proper black pickguard for your Ric, order one from Tony Dudzik (Pickguardian) or Don Adamek. They have the correct material. You can send them a tracing for best fit.

If you want to see pics, Tom Gallo has one for sale and he has posted pics here.

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:06 am

STAY AWAY FROM WD.

STAY AWAY FROM WD.

STAY AWAY FROM WD.

STAY AWAY FROM WD.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:19 am

Tony Dudzik a.k.a The Pickguardian does outstanding work. I have a few of his guards. I hear that Don Ademek does great work too but I have never installed one of his (that I know of).

If WD is using vinyl that is reason enough to stay away. Vinyl contains chlorine which will eat your finish.

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:24 am

I think they are vinyl. They look and feel like those single-ply vintage-style Fender pickguards, the kind that warps. These are vinyl, aren't they? They sure aren't 1/8" Plexiglas.

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:31 am

So it's better if I just order one at the website of Pickguardian.
Nice pictures btw.
Although I think, mine will more look like one on Jeffs site.
http://www.3dentourage.com/425/054003%20030.jpg

Only I would like a vintage neck pickup in it and 4 strings of course

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:31 pm

These are vinyl, aren't they?

Synthetic, cheap vinyl trash, that don't even FIT properly.

I bought one from the US over the internet, I still have it I think, it's somewhere in a cupboard - still in the envelope it came in!

I.e... I took one look at it, sighed, and forgot about it ever since.

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:26 am

Question:
Can I also order that black pickguard on Ricpage? Or should I better go for the pickguardian?
When I order on Ricpage I can also order some vintage knobs, so that saves me shipping costs..

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:37 am

Btw I did won this auction. Pretty good deal. Can't wait to play it

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7398133853&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:23 am

Phil, congratulations! I was watching that one on eBay, and wondered what year it was. Looks like a great buy. Have fun!

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:27 am

Thanks Greg

I'll post pictures as soon as I have it here!

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:40 am

Let me know how you make out with the black pickguard too. That black-on-black does look very nice.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:13 pm

Black scratchplate w/JG?

Its OK...

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:26 pm

Sure looks good.

Question:
Can I also order that black pickguard on Ricpage (http://homer.netmar.com/~muscon2/ricpart.htm)? Or should I better go for the pickguardian?
When I order on Ricpage I can also order some vintage knobs, so that saves me shipping costs..

anoukane · Post by **anoukane** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:15 am

Can someone please confirm if the black pickguard on http://homer.netmar.com/~muscon2/ricpart.htm is a good one aswell? Or doesn't anyone know

Thanks.