Vintage Plus (Distressed Series) Pickguard
Vintage Plus (Distressed Series) Pickguard
Does anyone have one of these sitting around they would like to sell? Been looking for one for about 6 months now.
I am looking for one also, because I am considering changing to a black pickguard,
I found this, It a company that make custom replacement pickguards.
I have not ordered one from them yet so I can't tell you what to expect.
I found somewhere on their site that you can order a mock for $5 up made out of paper or cardboard to check fit.
here is the link for a real pickguard.
http://www.terrapinisland.com/chitzenitza/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=146
I printed out their PDF at Staples and cut it out last year to check the size. I think it's for the the older vintage plus guitars, as it did not fit. Staples could have possibly printed out the wrong size. I told them to print it in the actual size, so it should have been correct. Supposedly they sell official replacements in Japan, but none of the ESP Japan related stores will reply to my emails. Will likely have to pay someone to mod it and drill new holes.
Update, I checked the size and it should fit. Printed out a pdf again and lined up the non-original modded pickguard over top. The screw holes may or may not line up, but should be close or good. If a few are off I'll just drill new holes. At least I won't have to shave around the neck pocket. Will post a pic when I get everything assembled in a few weeks.
I'd assume they changed a little bit over the years. Can't say for sure. Pickguard Heaven has multiple sizes listed for particular ESP strats. I think there are two for the Vintage Plus (Worn Series and Vintage Plus). Terrapin has just a 2008 Vintage Plus template. Both companies seem to have good reviews.
Decided I'll try and modify an American sized pickguard, but I'm very skeptical is to how good of a job I can do without an original outline. It could look just as bad as the one someone already modified to fit it. Would anyone be willing to trace me their original pickguard? This is a total pain in the you know what! I see they're making an E-II Vintage Plus. Wonder if that pickguard would fit and if they would sell me just that part? Could save the trouble of doing all this.