skydog52 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) I ordered this from MojoAxe and the fit is excellent. The hardware they sent is Gibson 330 type. Opinions welcomed. The purist makes me want to keep it off. Edited May 30, 2023 by skydog52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Better with the guard on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwinking Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 If you want to play it and have it look like it was played, take it off. Scratches add character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabilly69 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 the purist in me says keep it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 More is ......... more. Keep it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I checked with Grant Green about keeping the pickguard. Here's his reaction... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESchmidt Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I would keep it on, but honestly it looks class either way. Can’t go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabilly69 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 5 hours ago, Gitfiddler said: I checked with Grant Green about keeping the pickguard. Here's his reaction... I agree with Grant, he knew his way around one of those guitars! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 It looks right with a pickguard. I'd add it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I generally don't care for the Gibson pickguards. They just look so big and overdone. They don't follow the lines of the guitar the way that Heritage had done with their 535 and 150 style guards. If it was 25% smaller, it would be fine and still perform the function. I also prefer the wooden guards. A touch of wood grain showing through is classy and they don't generate static like many plastic ones do. For me, its one of the things that Heritage REALLY got right. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Looks good. I vote to keep it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 If it's a killer figured ultra top, then I sway towards no pickguard; show off as much of that woody goodness that you can. Plain top or more subtle figuring, it's a toss up. In this case, even despite all the dribble I just said; I think it looks better with it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinesarchtop Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Looks great both ways, but I like it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Definitely on. It looks great on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 I’m always no on a pick guard. They are just in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsp17 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 3:41 PM, Gitfiddler said: I checked with Grant Green about keeping the pickguard. Here's his reaction... Love this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 9:22 AM, TalismanRich said: .... I also prefer the wooden guards. A touch of wood grain showing through is classy and they don't generate static like many plastic ones do. For me, its one of the things that Heritage REALLY got right. Amen, brother! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabilly69 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) I put my money where my mouth is. New pickguard (Mojoaxe 5 ply BCBCB) on my Heritage H535 P90. I have to thank Paul (forum member Skydog) for sending me the correct template for my model, and also for hipping me to the fact that Dan at Mojoaxe had some Black/Cream 5 ply material to give my pickguard a more vintage look and a better match for my guitar. Most old Gibsons that I love have pickguard plastics that age slightly different than the bindings and I've always loved that look, which mine is sporting now! Here's an old '61 Gibson ES330, check out the different colors of the guard and the binding... Edited June 9, 2023 by rockabilly69 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Love It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 That looks pretty slick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabilly69 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 23 hours ago, bolero said: That looks pretty slick! thanks c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) I made the decision to add a pickguard to my 535 last year after going six years without one. But when my 535 was build, Heritage went away from the wooden pickguards and were using a single-ply ugly black pickguard that resembled but was nothing like the original style. Heritage since changed the design completely, updated their hardware, and moved to a 5 ply B-W-B-W-B pickguard. While I love it, I don't like there wasn't a Black & Cream option or gold hardware. I may look into a different company for the right materials that match my guitar. Hardware isn't as noticeable as the pickguard. Edited June 11, 2023 by DetroitBlues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayLo Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Skydog52, I love that new pickguard. How much does MojoAx charge for it incl. the hardware? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, JayLo said: Skydog52, I love that new pickguard. How much does MojoAx charge for it incl. the hardware? $70 includes mounting hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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