Gibson Les Paul Pickguard

[Mongillo19]

I didn't realize there were so many different options for a replacement Les Paul Pickguard. I'm assuming all are not of the same quality. Are there any specific brands I should look for (or avoid)? Thanks!

 

[Whizzinby]

Hijack alert, what sort of LP you have? Circling the waters (drain) for a LP Modern.

 

[Mongillo19]

Hijack alert, what sort of LP you have? Circling the waters (drain) for a LP Modern.

I just traded a QC for a 2019 Les Paul Standard. It already has the holes for the guard lol

 

[Mongillo19]

I'll be honest, it's a beautiful guitar but I would never pay the 2700 some dollars for a new one. Just feel like there are various other options out there for that price.

 

[DrewJD82]

I just look on Ebay or Reverb for pickguards, you'll generally find a couple different guys or companies doing them and they'll have enough reviews to make a call on. I haven't had any issues yet, except for when I ordered that beveled Strat pickguard which was my fault, not theirs. I just think it's stupid they make one. And now I have f*cking 2 of them!

 

[Mongillo19]

I just look on Ebay or Reverb for pickguards, you'll generally find a couple different guys or companies doing them and they'll have enough reviews to make a call on. I haven't had any issues yet, except for when I ordered that beveled Strat pickguard which was my fault, not theirs. I just think it's stupid they make one. And now I have f*cking 2 of them!

Honestly I recalled you having an issue with a pickguard which made me think about creating this thread lol

 

[DrewJD82]

Honestly I recalled you having an issue with a pickguard which made me think about creating this thread lol

Yeah, I didn't look at the pics close enough, nor the description, just assumed it was a regular, single ply Strat guard. It was via Stratosphere on Ebay, they have a ton of parts, I don't believe just Strat parts. They also responded immediately when I asked if I could swap it, they just don't have single ply Strat guards....in white.

 

[Whizzinby]

I'll be honest, it's a beautiful guitar but I would never pay the 2700 some dollars for a new one. Just feel like there are various other options out there for that price.

The buyers dilemma. Lol

 

[Mongillo19]

The buyers dilemma. Lol

For sure! Could you snag a used one?

 

[Whizzinby]

For sure! Could you snag a used one?

Yeah I’ve been looking at my two main local shops every couple weeks. (Have no faith buying used sight unseen)

 

[Mongillo19]

Yeah I’ve been looking at my two main local shops every couple weeks. (Have no faith buying used sight unseen)

Yeah don't blame you. The one pictured is quite dinged up but plays really well

 

[Fireproof]

I just traded a QC for a 2019 Les Paul Standard. It already has the holes for the guard lol

Sweet! That’s a good trade!

 

[Mongillo19]

Sweet! That’s a good trade!

Yup! Especially with QCs now being in stock and going for $1600 on the used market. I'm really thrilled with the trade. The Les Paul top just has so many intricacies that aren't captured well in pics imo

 

[Fireproof]

Yup! Especially with QCs now being in stock and going for $1600 on the used market. I'm really thrilled with the trade. The Les Paul top just has so many intricacies that aren't captured well in pics imo

Yes, I couldn’t tell well from the picture, but it looked like the top was pretty striking with some good dimension in the flame!

 

[Mongillo19]

Yes, I couldn’t tell well from the picture, but it looked like the top was pretty striking with some good dimension in the flame!

Yeah it's easy to see the horizontal flame but the vertical is where it gets that depth imo. I can see why they are so popular

 

[spawnofthesith]

I'm about that no pickguard on an LP life

If I was trying to get one though, I'd probably just grab something from Gibson, unless you're after an out of the box aesthetic