pick gaurd hole

LEFTY LES · 11-20-2008, 01:30 AM

I love the look of my plus top w/o the pickguard. Is there anything (with in reason) that can be done about the little hole from the screw right below the 22nd fret?? If the answer is no, I'd rather just leave it on. That little hole is not something you can just live with. Once you know its there you can't stop looking at it. Is there a fix?

diceman · 11-20-2008, 01:38 AM

Put the screw back in.

Works ever time!

Just don't over tighten it (it'll push up around the edges) - it won't hurt anything if it sticks out a little bit.

overdriver · 11-20-2008, 01:38 AM

You could fill it in with some stainable wood filler stain it to match the colour! I will be doing this someday soon I have been putting it off.

There are coloured wood putty out there also.

overdriver · 11-20-2008, 01:38 AM

Hi Dice!

diceman · 11-20-2008, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overdriver

Hi Dice!

I know that there are some Nitro touchup pens out there (somewhere - my shop has a few). I wonder if they make touchup pens for Epi colors. That would be nice for after the wood filler, eh?

LEFTY LES · 11-20-2008, 01:50 AM

that would be best. dont think just the screw would look all that sharp either

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diceman · 11-20-2008, 02:22 AM

Not a fan of the ol' screw stickin' out, huh?

It never bothered me much. I had my PG's off for about a year, and then my tastes changed a little, and I put them all back on. Sure am glad I didn't fill those holes in!

LEFTY LES · 11-20-2008, 02:53 AM

not bad at all man. I'm sorry i doubted you. I'll give it a shot.

diceman · 11-20-2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LEFTY LES

not bad at all man. I'm sorry i doubted you. I'll give it a shot.

Its all good man! I was just saying that I PERSONALLY am wishy-washy enough that had I filled the holes in, I'd have had to drill them all out a year later!

There have been a couple of guys who filled their holes and touched them up with great results - I don't know if anything will turn up in the search function - but it has been done buy members here in the past very successfully.

lifele55 · 11-20-2008, 02:55 AM

Yeah the screw never bothered me as well..

overdriver · 11-20-2008, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

I know that there are some Nitro touchup pens out there (somewhere - my shop has a few). I wonder if they make touchup pens for Epi colors. That would be nice for after the wood filler, eh?

Yeah sounds good hey I just scored a set of Gibson 57 classic's in Gold 120$ Canadian

Lucky me should work great in my Sheraton II

diceman · 11-20-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by overdriver

Yeah sounds good hey I just scored a set of Gibson 57 classic's in Gold 120$ Canadian

Lucky me should work great in my Sheraton II

NICE! Thats avbout 1/2 what they go for new, right? I haven't scored any odds and ends lately... I got that '65 Fender Jag for a good deal (my FIRST Fender) - but have been losing out here and there on lowball bids for amps and such. Its a never ending quest. I did get a set of Luxe Bee's here in the Classifieds for $20something - that was a good deal. And, I do have a set of WB's which will be here very soon, though - that should keep me occupied!

LEFTY LES · 11-20-2008, 03:39 AM

Awesome let us knowhow they sound. Im doin my pick guard right now I'll put some pics up in a bit

LEFTY LES · 11-20-2008, 04:54 AM

Here are a couple of before and afters. not that its a big deal but here they are. sorry for the picture quality. My camera's MIA so these are from my phone.

What do you guys think with or with out?

I'll more than likely end up putting it back on.
Im to afraid I'm gonna scratch her.

Sorry about the Strat but I gotta give her some lovins too!!!

Knarbens · 11-20-2008, 10:01 AM

What? "That little hole is not something you can just live with?" - I don't get it and I already sad it a hundret times before and I'll never get it!
It's just a stupid little hole (you can't even call it hole at all ...) that your audience will never make sure! But I'm sure that some people might think "Why is there a screw in the top, holding nothing?" you know? Also you widen the hole by putting the screw back in because you give it a few more turns until the head is down on the top ...

I don't care about it! Remove the pickquard including the screws and never think about the holes again ... you'll see you'll learn to ignore them!

Axilla · 11-20-2008, 11:04 AM

I just left the screw in the hole when I took that bitchy pickguard off the Slash Goldtop.
The hole in the side - well - I just stuck a wooden stick in it and broke it off flush with the body... works fine for me and I don't intend to ever put that pickguard back on again...

Knarbens · 11-20-2008, 11:07 AM

Am I alone with my opinion!

River · 11-20-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Knarbens

Am I alone with my opinion!

No. I'm just not into horse-beating.

BPSUL · 11-20-2008, 11:36 AM

Could be worse...

My Classic Quilt Top came without the pickguard attached, so no holes were ever drilled at the factory. It looks GREAT don't get me wrong... but I know I will never be able to put a pickguard on that guitar because I just cant bring myself to drill into such a nice looking guitar.

calibud · 11-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEFTY LES

What do you guys think with or with out?

I'll more than likely end up putting it back on.
Im to afraid I'm gonna scratch her.

Sorry about the Strat but I gotta give her some lovins too!!!

somethings wrong with your guitars. they must be fake they are all backwards

jk. i constantly change it from on to off and back again and again. its best to not fill the holes. some folks think putting the screws back in is a good idea cuz you may lose them. but if you have ever lost them and had to go through buying new ones they will have a little button bag and stay in your case. trust me. other than that i think mines on right now. but im sure ill take it off by the end of the day. im so indecisive.

diceman · 11-20-2008, 01:48 PM

I wouldn't worry about anything other than superficial scratches on your Poly finish with a plastic pick - Poly is tough stuff!

overdriver · 11-20-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knarbens

What? "That little hole is not something you can just live with?" - I don't get it and I already sad it a hundret times before and I'll never get it!
It's just a stupid little hole (you can't even call it hole at all ...) that your audience will never make sure! But I'm sure that some people might think "Why is there a screw in the top, holding nothing?" you know? Also you widen the hole by putting the screw back in because you give it a few more turns until the head is down on the top ...

I don't care about it! Remove the pickquard including the screws and never think about the holes again ... you'll see you'll learn to ignore them!

Hard for most MEN to ignore a hole IMO

and we tend spend a lot of time filling them or tring to.

overdriver · 11-20-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEFTY LES

Here are a couple of before and afters. not that its a big deal but here they are. sorry for the picture quality. My camera's MIA so these are from my phone.

What do you guys think with or with out?

I'll more than likely end up putting it back on.
Im to afraid I'm gonna scratch her.

Sorry about the Strat but I gotta give her some lovins too!!!

without & fill that hole

overdriver · 11-20-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEFTY LES

Awesome let us knowhow they sound. Im doin my pick guard right now I'll put some pics up in a bit

Yes I will be here in a week.

overdriver · 11-20-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

NICE! Thats avbout 1/2 what they go for new, right? I haven't scored any odds and ends lately... I got that '65 Fender Jag for a good deal (my FIRST Fender) - but have been losing out here and there on lowball bids for amps and such. Its a never ending quest. I did get a set of Luxe Bee's here in the Classifieds for $20something - that was a good deal. And, I do have a set of WB's which will be here very soon, though - that should keep me occupied!

Yes even less up here they go for 135. each the gold ones. I saw your new Fender looks great. I think we have spoike about it before. You must really like it. ! WBs congrats , be there soon , good luck with that.

6 string · 11-20-2008, 02:45 PM

I had this thing with just a screw in the body also, i decided to go with a clear pickguard so you get best of both worlds

Knarbens · 11-20-2008, 03:15 PM

Welome to the forum 6 string!

Well, you could get yourself one of these screwless transparent pickquards! That bad metal thing (don't know hao to call it) looks ... unnatural!

antei · 11-20-2008, 03:45 PM

PG on, you won't have to worry about the hole.

calibud · 11-20-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6 string

I had this thing with just a screw in the body also, i decided to go with a clear pickguard so you get best of both worlds

wow

welcome

where did you get the clear one, i like it.

6 string · 11-20-2008, 05:48 PM

thanxs for the welcome,i had my setup guy make it,the place is called the 5th avenue fret shop in columbus ohio,it looks factory they did an excellent job,it was around 25 dollars i believe...

11-20-2008, 01:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
LEFTY LES Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,307 Thanks: 80 Thanked 141 Times in 24 Posts	pick gaurd hole I love the look of my plus top w/o the pickguard. Is there anything (with in reason) that can be done about the little hole from the screw right below the 22nd fret?? If the answer is no, I'd rather just leave it on. That little hole is not something you can just live with. Once you know its there you can't stop looking at it. Is there a fix? __________________

11-20-2008, 01:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,854 Thanks: 269 Thanked 80 Times in 30 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Put the screw back in. Works ever time! Just don't over tighten it (it'll push up around the edges) - it won't hurt anything if it sticks out a little bit. __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

11-20-2008, 01:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
overdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kanata Posts: 5,291 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole You could fill it in with some stainable wood filler stain it to match the colour! I will be doing this someday soon I have been putting it off. There are coloured wood putty out there also. __________________

11-20-2008, 01:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
overdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kanata Posts: 5,291 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Hi Dice! __________________

11-20-2008, 01:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
LEFTY LES Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,307 Thanks: 80 Thanked 141 Times in 24 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole that would be best. dont think just the screw would look all that sharp either. __________________

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11-20-2008, 02:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,854 Thanks: 269 Thanked 80 Times in 30 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Not a fan of the ol' screw stickin' out, huh? It never bothered me much. I had my PG's off for about a year, and then my tastes changed a little, and I put them all back on. Sure am glad I didn't fill those holes in! __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

11-20-2008, 02:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
LEFTY LES Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,307 Thanks: 80 Thanked 141 Times in 24 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole not bad at all man. I'm sorry i doubted you. I'll give it a shot. __________________

11-20-2008, 02:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 2,341 Thanks: 53 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Yeah the screw never bothered me as well.. __________________ Ebony MIJ Epiphone Custom + Buncha Pedals. Laney LC15R www.youtube.com/psychotubes sis ♥ lin

11-20-2008, 03:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
LEFTY LES Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,307 Thanks: 80 Thanked 141 Times in 24 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Awesome let us knowhow they sound. Im doin my pick guard right now I'll put some pics up in a bit __________________

11-20-2008, 04:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
LEFTY LES Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,307 Thanks: 80 Thanked 141 Times in 24 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Here are a couple of before and afters. not that its a big deal but here they are. sorry for the picture quality. My camera's MIA so these are from my phone. What do you guys think with or with out? I'll more than likely end up putting it back on. Im to afraid I'm gonna scratch her. Sorry about the Strat but I gotta give her some lovins too!!! __________________

11-20-2008, 10:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Knarbens Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 999 Thanks: 3 Thanked 37 Times in 4 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole What? "That little hole is not something you can just live with?" - I don't get it and I already sad it a hundret times before and I'll never get it! It's just a stupid little hole (you can't even call it hole at all ...) that your audience will never make sure! But I'm sure that some people might think "Why is there a screw in the top, holding nothing?" you know? Also you widen the hole by putting the screw back in because you give it a few more turns until the head is down on the top ... I don't care about it! Remove the pickquard including the screws and never think about the holes again ... you'll see you'll learn to ignore them! __________________ 1992 Orville Les Paul Standard Plaintop HCS

11-20-2008, 11:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
Axilla Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Munich / Bavaria / Germany Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole I just left the screw in the hole when I took that bitchy pickguard off the Slash Goldtop. The hole in the side - well - I just stuck a wooden stick in it and broke it off flush with the body... works fine for me and I don't intend to ever put that pickguard back on again... __________________ Axilla -------------------- MUSICMANiac & Paula-Lover Epi Paula Slash Sig. Plus Top Epi Paula Slash Sig. Gold Top Epi Paula Boneyard Joe Perry Sig. ...and heaps of EBMMs ;-) ...in-tune by Peterson Strobes and running thru Diezel/Marshall/Hiwatt/Peavey and TC FX http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/bb188/AxelBartig/

11-20-2008, 11:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
Knarbens Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 999 Thanks: 3 Thanked 37 Times in 4 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Am I alone with my opinion! __________________ 1992 Orville Les Paul Standard Plaintop HCS

11-20-2008, 11:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
BPSUL Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 119 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Could be worse... My Classic Quilt Top came without the pickguard attached, so no holes were ever drilled at the factory. It looks GREAT don't get me wrong... but I know I will never be able to put a pickguard on that guitar because I just cant bring myself to drill into such a nice looking guitar.

11-20-2008, 01:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,854 Thanks: 269 Thanked 80 Times in 30 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole I wouldn't worry about anything other than superficial scratches on your Poly finish with a plastic pick - Poly is tough stuff! __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

11-20-2008, 03:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
Knarbens Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 999 Thanks: 3 Thanked 37 Times in 4 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole Welome to the forum 6 string! Well, you could get yourself one of these screwless transparent pickquards! That bad metal thing (don't know hao to call it) looks ... unnatural! __________________ 1992 Orville Les Paul Standard Plaintop HCS

11-20-2008, 03:45 PM	#28 (permalink)
antei Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 293 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole PG on, you won't have to worry about the hole. __________________ When the levee breaks, mama you got to move.

11-20-2008, 05:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
6 string Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: pick gaurd hole thanxs for the welcome,i had my setup guy make it,the place is called the 5th avenue fret shop in columbus ohio,it looks factory they did an excellent job,it was around 25 dollars i believe...

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