schundog Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I had a package waiting for me when I got home from work today. In another thread, I had mentioned that I would like to change up the pickguard on one of my 535s, and Tim offered one up, free of charge. As he put it, he was just paying it forward, as Will had sent it to HIM some time ago. I need to either put some felt washers between the middle of the guard and the guitar, or get the bracket like I have on my 335, but I think it looks pretty good! Check out the fading that occurred under the old pickguard! (this is a 1989 model). I shouldn't be surprised at the continuous generosity and kindness we as a group continue to display, but in a world that is "all about me," it always puts a smile on my face when one of us takes care of one of our own. Time for me to pay it forward, as well! As an unexpected bit of "swag," Tim was kind enough to include a CD of his lovely wife's work, which he produced; how cool is THAT?! Thanks again, Tim. Before: Quite a bit of fading over the last 28 years! After.. I had forgotten, Tim's wife was a background vocalist on one of Stevie Wonder's hits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just ordered this; update to follow. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/gibson-les-paul-pickguard-bracket/360927000377000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 You are very welcome, Brian. Glad it worked out for your beautiful 535. Oh...Mary was on several recordings on three of Stevie's albums. "As" sold the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Now add some black pup rings and black knobs? Maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 And a black switch tip as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElNumero Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That is the way this HOC club rolls...paying it forward! Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElNumero Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 You are very welcome, Brian. Glad it worked out for your beautiful 535. Oh...Mary was on several recordings on three of Stevie's albums. "As" sold the most. That is incredible to know! Growing up in Motown, Stevie was always one of my faves. Never had a chance to meet him, but loved all of his music. Songs in the key of life is still one of my fave albums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Now add some black pup rings and black knobs? Maybe... no maybe.... do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I've thought about putting a pickguard on my 535 (it came with one), but I hate to hide the highly flamed goodness of the wood. I agree with the others though.. Needs more black plastic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 that's pretty neat!! happy new pickguard day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 You are very welcome, Brian. Glad it worked out for your beautiful 535. Oh...Mary was on several recordings on three of Stevie's albums. "As" sold the most. so does this mean that we're all 4 degrees removed from Stevie!!!???? Excellent! I like the cosmetic. I'd go black on mine but I want it to be the Heritage Batwing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm going to be the cantankerous old grouch and say NO! I like the lines of the stock Heritage guard. That big droopy black one just draws attention to itself, like that zit on your forehead when you were 16. Why would you hide all that lovely wood under there? But nobody asked my opinion, so carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElNumero Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'm going to be the cantankerous old grouch and say NO! I like the lines of the stock Heritage guard. That big droopy black one just draws attention to itself, like that zit on your forehead when you were 16. Why would you hide all that lovely wood under there? But nobody asked my opinion, so carry on! Well Rich, you still have that zit on your forehead from when you were 15, but nobody harasses you about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 haha myself, I do prefer the trans black Heritage pickguard on 535's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhoadsScholar Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Love the black pickguard. Nice going GitFiddler, always good to see someone paying it forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Nice 535 Brian. Maybe just the black rings..mine is kinda like yours. It came from Wolfe's like this. Looks ok with the gold knobs. I did add a cream colored switch tip. The Heritage pointy shaped guards have grown on me though. I'd keep yours so you can switch things up from time to time. Would love a Heritage wood guard for my Sunsetburst H150. Currently has a Gibson shaped cream plastic guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJTopes Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Another +1 on the black pick guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyroller Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I like it factory, I love flamey wood. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 UPDATE: Well, I finally got around to getting the pickup rings, switch tip, and black speed knobs put on, but now I hit another snag; How to attach the pickguard to the guitar? I ordered a pickguard bracket, but didn't really pay attention to the fact that the pickguard, like my 335, doesn't have a hole in the top to put a small bolt through to tighten on the other side with a nut. I had never thought about how my 335 guard is atached, and took a picture. It has a hard rubber piece glued to the back of the pickguard, with a bolt from the bracket screwed into the rubber piece. I can't seem to find this type of bracket on Muscian's Friend. Anyone know where I can get the bracket and the rubber piece? The underside of my ES-335 pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 OK, never mind, I think I found the part. At least I HOPE this works on the (apparently) thinner 535. Sheesh, sorry I started THAT thread! https://reverb.com/item/2895794-allparts-archtop-pickguard-bracket-for-es-175-and-es-335-nickel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The underside of my ES-335 pickguard. Dude, you need to vacuum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Dude, you need to vacuum! Hey man, I've had the guitar for 10 years, and, while I try to maintain fairly polished/cleaned guitars, I don't look under the pickguard too often; Sue me! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I LIKE THE LOOK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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