The "Double Pickguard" look

[Dog Shape Cloud]

Originally Posted by Mycroft

What key is it in?

I'm pretty sure it's E minor.

[big jilm]

Originally Posted by Dog Shape Cloud

Time unfolds symmetrically, like a butterfly's wings, or a double pickguard. A post made seven years ago appears today. A post made seven years from today appears now. Who can say what's real and what's not? The heavy wind blows across the water, and ripples spread; what is no longer may yet be, and what is may be again.

This is the greatest post in the known universe.

[Mycroft]

Originally Posted by Dog Shape Cloud

I'm pretty sure it's E minor.

One would think that it would be in Om...

[rwmct]

Originally Posted by Dog Shape Cloud

Time unfolds symmetrically, like a butterfly's wings, or a double pickguard. A post made seven years ago appears today. A post made seven years from today appears now. Who can say what's real and what's not? The heavy wind blows across the water, and ripples spread; what is no longer may yet be, and what is may be again.

Somehow when I read that it I can almost hear Donovan speaking it during "Atlantis."

[Slinky]

Originally Posted by Mycroft

Hmmm... So your first post on the forum is to resurrect a 7 year old thread. Can't just start one of your own, I guess...

FYI I have a '64 Martin 00-21 that someone had put double pickguards on decades ago. It was muffled and sounded like it was full of old dirty socks. Once taken off it had a much clearer voice. Still does...

OMMV

That's funny! Usually when someone starts a new thread on some topic already covered, people complain, say they should use the search. You just can't please some people.

Some people are easily mystified. Lol!

[hairpuller]

I have seen it on a few old gibsons (B25?) and I thought it looked cool on those. However, putting it on a newer guitar just wouldn't look right.

But...as so many have said, "Go ahead, it's your guitar!" Just don't plan on selling it!

Scott

[Mycroft]

Originally Posted by Slinky

That's funny! Usually when someone starts a new thread on some topic already covered, people complain, say they should use the search. You just can't please some people.

Some people are easily mystified. Lol!

Tell me what topic hasn't been covered at least once. Besides, the posters who resurrected this thread probably did use search...

Besides, I did not say anything about not posting a question. I just said "why not start your own thread?"

[Shades of Blue]

My late father in law played a 1980s Shenandoah. He bought a right handed guitar and had it setup left handed. I think it looked good on him...

[Slothead56]

Originally Posted by Mycroft

Tell me what topic hasn't been covered at least once.

Sounds like a challenge...
“Help! My tuning keys are too slick!”
“Removing unwanted frets above 14...”
“Will cello strings turn my D41 into an acoustic bass?”
“Help me pick out pants to wear during a string change”

Feel free to add....

[Mycroft]

Originally Posted by Slothead56

Sounds like a challenge...
“Help! My tuning keys are too slick!”
“Removing unwanted frets above 14...”
“Will cello strings turn my D41 into an acoustic bass?”
“Help me pick out pants to wear during a string change”

Feel free to add....

A thread on what topics have never had a thread before. Go ahead, I dare you...

[dgt178]

one word.......ug-leee.....

[jaymarsch]

Flamenco players have been using clear double pick guards for a long time. Doesn't detract from the music. I am all for clear pick guards but I defend anyone's right to have whatever pick guards they want on their guitars no matter how ugly I might find them.

Best,
Jayne

[jwellsy]

Double pickguards always remind me of Elvis Presley's leather Martin cover.

[jwellsy]

If you play good enough, nobody will care what you stick on your guitar.

[tippy5]

If you sport a cowboy hat- have at it.