White, or Black Guard???

[Scotty_Guitar]

A couple of weeks ago, I received my '08 4003 JG from MF ($1550! sans new full width FB inlay though). The question is, should I, or shouldn't I replace the stock guard with the black one? I already have the black guard...

What say y'all!

[brianeharmonjr]

I've you've got a black TRC, I'd say go for it. Otherwise, I'd stick with the white. Whenever I see a Ric with a black pickguard and a white TRC I kinda cringe. That's just my opinion, though.

[rickcrazy]

I say "black" - looks way cooler!

[qwezirider]

Definitely black if you can get the black TRC.

[johnallg]

Black with replacing the screws with black also. But you'd really want the black TRC with it.

[Scotty_Guitar]

I have the black guard, but not the black TRC. I figured the white TRC and white binding hang together.

I don't care for the black TRC w/ white letters. If I can find a black one with no letters, and I don't have to give up my OE TRC to get it, I'll go for it.

[wints]

Go all black, and I'm not talking about New Zealand rugby....

Instant respect from the Goth Boys here....

[rickaddict]

If I can find a black one with no letters, and I don't have to give up my OE TRC to get it, I'll go for it.

There is no such thing as a black Rick TRC with no lettering. But with some creative sanding you could make one!

RIC will make you return your TRC in order to get a new one.

What color is your new 4003?

[bottom4]

you can't go half way black, you have to go all the way - hardware included JMO

[rickenbrother]

It would look cool with the blacl p/g, but it would look much better if the TRC was black to match it. I love black plastic on Jetglo.

[rickaddict]

Ah, yes...4003JG...I see it now.

Sometimes things like this need to be beaten into my head!

[phlemmy]

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[incubus2432]

I never liked the look of the black pickguard on a white bound JG 4003. I prefer matching trim pieces and the binding is part of it (IMO).

[whojamfan]

It's too bad you can't do the exchange with Pickguardian, as they have a lot of cool color options, but not having a matching TRC blows the deal for me. It would be a gas if you could have them send you one that matches, but could have anything but Rickenbacker on it. I think in your case Scotty, a TRC that says on it would be pretty funny, and bound to get you a free pint anywhere you play it.

[whojamfan]

Sorry, I thought you were the other scotty, the one from Scotland who I am friends with. I am sorry if in the process of my stupidity I have offended you. Now 2 Scottys can have a laugh at my expense.