sdeverall Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ok, I finally received my JTV-59, and it is sweet! I also ordered some les paul parts to get a little more classic look out of her. I added the treble/rhythm ring, that was an easy decision. But I am having a hard time deciding to add the pickguard, I need some help. GUARD or NO GUARD? FYI, I figured out how to add the guard without actually screwing it, so I'm not concerned about drilling...Its just the looks. I was convinced it looked naked with out the guard, but after adding the selector ring, it looks great both ways. Let me know what you think! And if you are interested in adding a guard without drilling the holes, let me know and I'll share what I figured out (or at least a theory). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesilk1951 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hi SDeverall, Not for me, but really is a matter of personal preference. If it is for the protection benefits, and that concerns you, then go for it. I personally like the "played in/relic" look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugdealer Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 This is great I just bought a pickguard for mine and I was trying to figure out how to install it without drilling...how did u do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricstudioc Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Guard. Looks really nice, and makes you take a second look to be sure it's not an LP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdeverall Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 I haven't actually made the cuts yet, but my plan is to create notches on the inside edge of the pickguard. The pickguard I ordered was a standard les paul guard and I noticed the spacing of the JTV humbuckers is closer together than the Gibson spacing. I knew I was going to try to find a way to mount it screwless but wasn't sure how...Well, when I saw that I had at least 1/8th inch or more of extra plastic, I was going to cut it out but leave a notch on each side, and then cut two notches into the bottom edge of the inside of the humbucker rings. Of course, you will have to add holes to your rings, but I figure it was better to do that than screw holes in the wood! See the attached photo, hopefully it makes sense. Also, my plan is to cut off the screw heads and glue them into the guard and then place a clear rubber bumper on the bottom side to hold it up proud off of the wood surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdeverall Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 @pugdealer How was the color match of the guard you picked up? Mine is a little off, not as bad as it looks in the photo though. If you found a perfect color match, I would love to know where you picked it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palico Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Pefer LP type guitars without the Guard myself. But good job putting it in. Looks factory, nice fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Love the guard idea, but definitely would by a cream colored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billlorentzen Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Nice idea for installation. For my right hand technique a pick guard is necessary, but if you don't need it, I would skip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrat1967 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I think adding a guard makes a big difference, for the better. I made a guard and added a trim ring for the selector switch. After this pic was taken, I added the pickguard bracket, and changed out the trim ring for one that says RHYTHM and TREBLE on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orthogeoroge Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I think adding a guard makes a big difference, for the better. I made a guard and added a trim ring for the selector switch. After this pic was taken, I added the pickguard bracket, and changed out the trim ring for one that says RHYTHM and TREBLE on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orthogeoroge Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I think adding a guard makes a big difference, for the better. I made a guard and added a trim ring for the selector switch. After this pic was taken, I added the pickguard bracket, and changed out the trim ring for one that says RHYTHM and TREBLE on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orthogeoroge Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hey where can I get a guard for a jtv 59p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrat1967 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I couldn't find one anywhere, so I had to make one from raw pickguard material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HijlkoSoepboer Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 No guard. I personally think it is really ugly and does not do justice to the JTV-59.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob-Irwin Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 It looks nice either way but I always took the guard off any Les Paul I have owned so when I got the JTV-59 it was all ready modded for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdeverall Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 @jstrat1967, looks great! I'm curious how you ended up attaching it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstrat1967 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 With the screw near the neck and a standard Les Paul bracket. I have a little pad behind the bracket protecting the guitar body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumblinman Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I'm strictly no-guard on the 59. If I wanted another Les Paul I would buy another one. The 59 almost looks more like a PRS to me so I prefer it unguarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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