Forgive me Father, for I have sinned

[wmthor]

That Strat would look amazing with a custom-made brushed aluminum, gold anodized pickguard like the Duo-Sonics and Musicmasters had...

Paul W, you mean like this one?
http://wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/fe ... 52055.html

[jingle_jangle]

Yep, but lose the gold hardware...it's toooo much. The gold pickguard needs cold-hard, shiny chrome to look right. Otherwise, it's sort of like a sepia photograph...you lose the real-life feeling; it's too tan all over.

[1965]

I really like those Musicmasters, they're so simple. Reminds me of my esquire. Dig

[paologregorio]

I wonder who ever thought gold hardware was a good idea. It lacks any practicality whatsoever, wearing off far too quickly with any regular use. My poor Mary Kaye Stratocaster is a vivid example of this. Argh.