I have a mid 90's 360/12 in Mapleglo. I was looking at some pics of old Rics, and it occurred to me that a gold pickguard would look really good against the maple. I found a set for a 660, and they _look_ identical, but I don't know if maybe the size is different or something.
I'd like to vintage up the look of this thing with a gold pickguard, stove knobs, and some toasters.
Thanks,
Sean
Will a 660 pickguard fit a 360?
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bloodspoint
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Re: Will a 660 pickguard fit a 360?
IIRC, they are not the same size. Pickguardian can make you perfect pickguards, and he offers several different shades of gold so you can get just want you want.
Re: Will a 660 pickguard fit a 360?
Pickguardian (http://www.pickguardian.com) has templates for the various different models that you can print out and compare. You'll find that while they look similar there are some important differences -- the 660 lower guard is a bit skinnier, the holes are drilled in different places, and the part of the upper guard that goes between the pickups is a different width.
However, here's the good news: Tony at Pickguardian does first-class work and for $60 will make you a vintage gold pickguard that will fit your 360 perfectly for $60.
The bad news is that finding a matching gold TRC is going to set you back ... they are hard to find and priced accordingly.
However, here's the good news: Tony at Pickguardian does first-class work and for $60 will make you a vintage gold pickguard that will fit your 360 perfectly for $60.
The bad news is that finding a matching gold TRC is going to set you back ... they are hard to find and priced accordingly.
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Re: Will a 660 pickguard fit a 360?
Ugh. Hadn't even thought about the TRC.
Re: Will a 660 pickguard fit a 360?
Tony can paint your existing TRC to match the pickguards, many folks here have had this done and it looks good.bloodspoint wrote:Ugh. Hadn't even thought about the TRC.
Re: Will a 660 pickguard fit a 360?
Jeff,jps wrote:Tony can paint your existing TRC to match the pickguards, many folks here have had this done and it looks good.bloodspoint wrote:Ugh. Hadn't even thought about the TRC.
You are talking about painting "raised letter" TRC's I assume.
Has he done the silkscreen plexy's in gold too?
John
Re: Will a 660 pickguard fit a 360?
Raised letter only, AFAIK.
