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Black pickguard on a Jetglo
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:37 am
by anoukane
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!
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:54 am
by ilan
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:06 am
by henny
STAY AWAY FROM WD.
STAY AWAY FROM WD.
STAY AWAY FROM WD.
STAY AWAY FROM WD.
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:19 am
by rickfan60
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:24 am
by ilan
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:31 am
by anoukane
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
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:31 pm
by henny
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:26 am
by anoukane
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..
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:37 am
by anoukane
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:23 am
by squirefan01
Phil, congratulations! I was watching that one on eBay, and wondered what year it was. Looks like a great buy. Have fun!
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:27 am
by anoukane
Thanks Greg
I'll post pictures as soon as I have it here!
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:40 am
by squirefan01
Let me know how you make out with the black pickguard too. That black-on-black does look very nice.
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:13 pm
by jnbass
Black scratchplate w/JG?
Its OK...
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:26 pm
by anoukane
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..
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:15 am
by anoukane
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.
