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Isolation project day
Found some old scratched-up records on the cheap and decided to try my hand at a DIY tele pick guard. I like the way it turned out.
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That's pretty cool! How fragile are they? Also, would think it would easily show scratches? Or do you coat it somehow?
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That is so cool! Is making pickguards out of records "a thing"? I've never heard of that but I like it.
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I saw one done somewhere and remember thinking I could probably do it. It is a little thinner than a typical plastic or Bakelite guard, but it’s also plenty thick. I’m not too concerned about scratches, but it should just wear like a plastic guard. Thanks for the compliment!
Drew |
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Genius is all I can say!
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Interesting project. I wouldn't sacrifice any of my LPs, but it's still kinda cool. I spent my day helping to convert my studio into my wife's home office. Mixed feelings. But I'm glad that we can both continue to work.
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That's pretty cool. Can/Did you seal the label? I would think you'd want to protect that. A Waylon album was a good choice, I think.
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Thanks for the feedback,
I didn’t seal the label as they seem to be stuck on well. I actually tried to get one to come off and couldn’t. The records I have to use are scratched or warped beyond repair, but I plan on trying a couple more. Drew |
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Interesting and unique , how are you cutting the shape ?
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I like it! A lot...
I actually tried to get one to come off and couldn’t. We'll see -Mike |
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That's great!
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Ha-oh I’m sure the label will come off eventually-just part of the character. I rough cut the shape with a cutting wheel on a dremel then sanded down to shape. It was a bit messy and time consuming.
Drew |
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I bet it was. Did you make a template or is the pickguard the same shape as the original, and you used that as a template.??
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Yeah I just used the original as a template and scored it with a razor blade.
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