The "Double Pickguard" look - Page 3

riesendw · #31 03-31-2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by blueznik

It's an acquired taste. Like a fine whiskey. A little harsh on the eyes at first. But keep looking. Eventually it'll grow on you and you'll appreciate it's eccentric appeal.

You mean the double pickguard requires one to DRINK a lot of fine whiskey in order for it to look good?

Kidding, but seriously, I think it's a great way to ruin the look of the guitar, but as others have said... YOUR guitar, YOUR decision! Best of luck!

Tony · #32 03-31-2010, 05:57 AM

Here's the GA4 with a double pickguard:

river_rat · #33 03-31-2010, 06:13 AM

In a word: "goofy". And if the top's gonna be covered with plastic, it might as well be knotty pine. JMHO

Sprikitik · #34 03-31-2010, 09:22 AM

Here's the GA4 with entire top in tortoiseshell plastic. Complete protection. No need to worry about dings and pick scratches.

blueznik · #35 03-31-2010, 09:34 AM

that looks AMAZING. Do you know any custom shops where I can get one made?!?!

pickoid_1 · #36 03-31-2010, 10:34 AM

Here's what it needs to look like. Ph34r my mad MS Paint skillz!

blueznik · #37 03-31-2010, 10:42 AM

skillz aside, that is the look I like. Obviously from this thread, I am in the minority.

pickoid_1 · #38 03-31-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by blueznik

skillz aside, that is the look I like. Obviously from this thread, I am in the minority.

Believe me, I like it, too. I think it looks cool with the body shape. You just can't get there from the stock Taylor pickguards. Maybe you could order some sheets of self-adhesive pickguard material, and use the Taylor pickguard as a template for the lower part and come up with something original for the upper part (the part extending up to the neck that I, uh, drew).

I like pickguards in general. I don't understand why people get so excited about pulling them off. Furthermore, I like funky ones like Gibson Hummingbirds and J-200's and so forth. But we all have our preferences.

chistrummer · #39 03-31-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PorkPieGuy

Here you go:

Man that is just too cool for school..

franchelB · #40 03-31-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lofapco

... I think the Everly Brothers had one of those guitars though and it sure worked for them!

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Originally Posted by Tony

Here's the GA4 with a double pickguard:

I'd say, "Go for it!" I've been wanting a double pickguard for my Taylor, but I just never got around to buying one.

blueznik · #41 04-01-2010, 04:23 PM

Here's the actual guitar with the actual pickguard. I'm going to sleep on it before making it permanent, but I'm diggin' it. Thoughts?

edward993 · #42 04-01-2010, 06:18 PM

Sorry ...ugly! Lungs? Wings? Or just plain ugly.
Well, you wanted opinions

But if you like it, that really is all that matters.

Edward

NitroX · #43 04-01-2010, 06:38 PM

Blasphemy!
I keep waiting for it to start flapping and rise up in the air

Since you asked for opinions... I don't care for it but that's just me. It's yours so enjoy it how you want!

oatordeal · #44 04-01-2010, 08:06 PM

hahaha more like dog ears, or girl's hair to me. but just my opinion of course. do what works for you!

oldrocker · #45 04-01-2010, 08:21 PM

This is the most convincing example I have ever seen that makes a case for clear pick guards.