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Captain Bob wrote:...After aligning his template on the SG guard, as depicted in those pics, Tony and I decided it would be best to send the original too him, to get it right the first time. If his template is accurate, my SG guard is different..

Bob

I left my bass with Tony over the weekend, when I was in his neighborhood, to make the pickguards for me so he was able to tweak it and make it perfect. Sending him the original PG is always the best insurance everything will line up.

Alas, the white pearl inlay material is quite semi opaque, not unlike a light show guitar. I had to remove it before I finished installing it. One can see through it to a large degree, compared with the normal factory white semi opaque guard. Tony did a beautiful job, and until I can place some kind of backing material on it to preclude the wiring cavity shadow, it will remain stored.

What if you bought a can of white spray paint and just did the back?

I never noticed that as I had it on a JG 4003. As mentioned, just spray the back of it with white paint, easy fix.

That's a good idea. I was thinking more about sticking something on the back. My mind was just elsewhere.
Thanks guys!

Experiment first before committing to paint. Roughly cut out a couple of pieces of white paper, and layer them behind the PG and lay it on the SnowGlo. A white backdrop may reduce the pearly effect. A black background may enhance it. Or maybe gray or silver will be best.

I would check with Tony and see what he suggests -- and even consider sending it to him to spray the back.

Here's my "None More White", with one of Tony's pickguards -- which he recommended be a standard white plexi with the back shot with antique white for a "more subtle effect".

bassduke49 wrote:Experiment first before committing to paint. Roughly cut out a couple of pieces of white paper, and layer them behind the PG and lay it on the SnowGlo. A white backdrop may reduce the pearly effect. A black background may enhance it. Or maybe gray or silver will be best.

Yes, a wise consideration Paul. I appreciate the input.

rickyfricky wrote:I would check with Tony and see what he suggests -- and even consider sending it to him to spray the back.

Here's my "None More White", with one of Tony's pickguards -- which he recommended be a standard white plexi with the back shot with antique white for a "more subtle effect".

Thanks, Matt. I just emailed Tony for some suggestions and sent a pic of the bass, to aid him with a suggestion. Nice 4000! I had a '77 4000, I purchased that year which I modified with a Pass bass Dimarzio in the bass position and a Bartolini Jazz bass in the treble position. Kind of my take on Jon Camp's mods. Still sounded like a Rick! Here it is here circa, '79

I did hear back from Tony. He suggests a light application of 'generic white lacquer' from an auto parts store. Well, he would know!

Thanks everyone,
Bob

Nice stuff Bob! Please post a photo when it's done.

And that's a great old band photo...

Can't wait to see that pick guard on your bass!