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honestly that is the best idea i have ever seen over seven years of collecting that is the best idea i have seen.
why hasn't gibson thought of this? because you aren't working for them........so what are you waiting for get down there and get a deal going you could make a fair bit of cash if you patent the idea right away other people may have done the same thing but they may not have taken out a patent. other than that ![]() ![]() good job i would do the same but the holes are already in my guitar but if i ever get a les paul or any guitar without a pick guard I'm gonna have to get you to make me one of those. |
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I did do a patent search and as far as I can ascertain, There has not been anything even remotely like this patented. Again, thanks for the props!!!
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I know I emailed you, but for other folks that might be interested. I am working on the Custom "screwless" pickguard. They do only contact the pickup ring and nowhere on the body. Even wailing on it, I can't make it touch the body. They do have some flex, but for the most part are quite firm.. Bobby Lee is my nickname (Bobby (Robert, Bob, Rob, etc.) is my real first name) But back when I used to gig out some of my bandmates started calling me Bobby Lee after Alvin Lee of Ten Years After fame. They said I sounded alot like him (I wish ) I has stuck with me since then.![]()
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Got my pick guard from Bobby a couple of days ago for my 04 standard ltd and very satisfied with the quality and ease of installation (no drilling) and best of all it looks pretty darn good. Thanks, Booby Lee for your brilliant idea. Best of luck, Dave
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Thanks again Dave!
Will here's a pic of Daves Std Ltd with a clear screwless pickguard. Some like the clear some don't. It does look like you almost have no pickguard at all. Best of all.....No Holes!! Hey WildeStarr, Thanks! ![]() ![]()
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I don't really like clear ones that much, they remind me of those clear guards that guys use on their flamenco guitars. The other ones, RULE. |
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This is so funny I just PM'd him I must have one.
I actually just today was thinking about how to do this EXACT thing while I was jogging, and thought it would be a great idea and maybe I could make a business out of it HAHA, I guess someone beat me to it - on the plus side he isn't charging $49 for the damn thing, and now I can just buy one! |
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I hate to be a nay sayer ! As a traditonalist I dont like the look of it !! I dont mind screwholes ... Screw holes are Old School !!! You think Jimmy Page gives a *F* if his LP has screw holes ????????
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Nice ones BobbyLee, do you make them just for LPs, or will you do them for others as well, do you have price list?
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Hey great pickguards! Is it possible to make me a black pickguard with the Zoso symbol on it for my les paul studio? That would be great, and could you tell me the price? Thanks
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And again, thank you all.
bobbovisme...I agree, these aren't for everyone, especially the traditionalists. But then that's not who I was thinking of when I started. I tried to come up with a reasonable facsimile of the stock pickguard. It's pretty close. I do also make the stock Les Paul pickguards. And I can match part colors by back painting a clear. And by the way, I love some of your photos! ![]() im_b0r3d_ Email me. I think we can come up with something. I have a couple of ideas. Peace ![]() Bobby
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Bobby , Didn't mean to pee on anyone's cornflakes ! They look well crafted but I'm a purist !! .. Peace be with you young Jedi ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Now that's a sweet pickguard , Look it's got growin stuff on it !! COOL .. |
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Well I just got mine in the mail (thank you Bobby Lee) and you can count me as a happy customer. I can understand the purist point of view. But in the end, I couldn't bring myself to drill holes. Plus, the guard that came stock with my LP was a flesh pink color I don't like.
Anyhow, for those still wondering...this is not a flimsy piece of plastic. It's as sturdy as the stock pickguard. Plus, Bobby includes a soft rubber foot for the underside of the guard for those worried about proper support. The nice part of it all, is it allows one to have the pickguard on in a non-permanent way. Thanks Bobby! |
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Bobby_Lee
Still on standby for when you make your pickguard fit my Les Paul Class5. Very excited about it, so forgive me bugging you. I know you are busy and it's on the list somewhere. When that time comes, please email me. i think you have my address from me emailing you about this weeks back. If you don't have it anymore, just PM me. Thanks bro (Ric Lee) not related
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