A guitar pickguard covers the area where the pick may inadvertently make contact, protecting the finish. Option to make the guard in any shape, our standard guild shape is here in pdf form for you to check on your guitar. The next step was the toughest cutting the hole for the neck pickup. Product type guitar and bass parts 28 category type miscellaneous parts 3. We offer an unparalleled selection of over guitar templates and 82 colors to choose from. But if i have your hd28 in for a setup and you want a new pickguard, i will do that. These are exact copies of my master templates i use building guitars on a daily basis. Black silver abalone acoustic adhesive pickguard sheet stock. You can right click and save target as to to save the outline to your hard drive. Sub1 pickguard template i want to order a custom pg and was about to take mine apart when i realized i should probably ask here first. View download, jazzmaster route and pickguard, 48k, v. Guild custom acoustic pickguard your artwork design. Of the rest, only my epiphone ej200 has a large intrusive pickguard. This is simply a generic single coil template like youd find on the bridge position of a tele, all over a strat, etc.
The list below is not exhaustive, but please use the following pdf templates as a. Template for fender sss stratocaster guards checked for correct fit pro steel pickguards. These improved, thicker templates mean i dont have to shim or double up templates to get contact with the router bearing. The pdf links on this page are for the most common configurations and are here primarily for you to check the overall fit of the pick guard buy gauging its overall shape and mounting hole layout etc. If you do not see your specific model listed here, or would like. The template for prosteel sss strat pickguards, which is a replica of the modern fender stratocaster pickguard. Note, the pdf is just pickguard, pickup cavity and centerlines. Custom guitar scratchplates jacks instrument services.
Single humbucker pickguard white pearloid multiply fits strat guitarfetish price. The list below is not exhaustive, but please use the following pdf templates as a reference for some of the more common pickguard shapes we offer, and contact us if you need help in any way. Its uploaded to docdroid a third party cloud site no sign ups etc just click link and download. Unless templates are marked otherwise, they are not provided by any brand of instrument manufacturer, in spite of being made in the likeness of known branded models. Guitar tracing template with rear tremolo cover routing template and neck screw placement. All of my templates have lines clearly marked, if needed, then i give them a good coat lacquer clear to prevent those from being rubbed off. These pdf files may not reflect the exact pickup configuration you are looking for but should give you a pretty good idea if the guard will attach correctly to your. I took mine off my 5120 and will try my best to create an accurate template, but if theres something already out there all the better. Please print this guard template to actual size, will almost fit on standard a4 print paper. Erick coleman, guitar repairman and stewmac tech advisor. Theyre carefully cut by hand to make sure they fit your instrument. Please be sure and read this if you plan on using the pdf outline files for fit check. Pickup cavity routing templates pickup routing templates are 14 thick clear acrylic they are perfectly machined and only 6. Fender fat 50s prewired stratocaster pickguard 3ply white.
Are you looking for something other than a guild custom acoustic pickguard. Humbucker pickup routing cavity template project electric guitar. If you are looking for a pickguard shape or configuration not listed here. The template consists of two identical halves which can either be glued together to make a permanent singlesize template or pinned together to create a variety of different widths. If anyone happens to have files like this already, or pointers on creating them myself, it would be much appreciated. I was able to cut out a template for comparison purposes.
Please note that not all of the pick guards on this pdf list are currently available for ordering through the web site. Apr 04, 2016 for my clients who order custom made pickguards for archtop guitars such as a gibson es355. Fender stratocaster guitar templates electric herald. Get your pickguard template or original to us by the 9th of december in order to get it cut. The best way to have your guard originated is to send us your original pickguard.
All templates are provided free, left in tact with respect to original publishers. Weve just built a hss strat style in limba, no pickguard so we had to make our own templates. I bought a skin sort of a sticker for my guitar hero controler wich looked really great and good quality same material as used for car stripinglogos, and asked the guy if he could make a custom one for my real guitar pickguard. Each half is designed to rout both the main cavity and with the inclusion of a specificallysized insert, the deeper leg recesses also. Also a pickguard template, but im not entirely sure how ill cut that out yet. Hi guys, i have uploaded a pdf for free download, its pretty much every fender head stock for their entire range including artist models, it is both front and back shape with tuner hole spacing. So bottom line is im searching for a cad template of the pickguard. Guitar parts center makes and sells custom parts and guitar building tools. Fender 2004 japanese 1962 reissue strat, slight differences from pg 4005 above. Im still using my prusa mk1 pcb heated bed, so if your bed is larger than that, you should be good with the full pickguard. Looking for downloadable 3d printing models, designs, and cad files. The mounting hole distances are measured from hole center to center in mm. I already had the humbucker cutout but the template was very useful for aligning everything. Early j50 acoustic guitars have the same pickguard as a j45 while later j50 acoustic guitars have the distinctive j50 shaped pickguard.
These templates are published for you to check against your existing guards or body if youre missing a guard. That is, if you ask me for a pickguard for your hd28, i dont really do that. Strat with no pickguard discussion in diy strat forum started by gadawg, jul 25, 2012. Making a template from an existing item if you are going to make a pickguard or any plastics, in general, take the time to make a template.
American made and handcrafted to order, we manufacture aftermarket pickguards for many of the mass produced guitar models manufactured over the last 70 years including most limited edition instruments. Thanks but as already mentioned im looking for pdf files, i plan to make my own templates. Fender telecaster guitar templates electric herald. Fender stratocaster pickguard template free download as pdf file. Nov 27, 2015 a new way to make a humbucker pickup routing template november 27, 2015 december 31, 2015 araz ive always had a miserable time making humbucker routing templates, they are never perfect like the cncmade ones that you can buy. The templates are precision made to make your work easy.
I really just need the template and a blank sheet of wood. Clear gibson j45early j50 acoustic pickguard custom. Jacks instrument services make custom pickguards for your guitar. Fender modern pickguard, stratocaster, 11hole black. You can help me grow this list by providing me a scan of your pickguard attatched to an email. Or have someone make it from a material we dont offer. Simply attach the leads to an output jack and you will have completed the most difficult part of the installation, that is. Blue green abalone acoustic adhesive pickguard sheet stock. Pickguard template downloads by downloading or printing the pdf files on this page you agree that the files are to be used for personal use only. Unless stated otherwise, templates are provided at 1. Theyre copies of the original or your supplied template. Routing guides for pickups, electronics, body cavities fholes, necks, and fretboards.
This page is currently being updated so if you want a pdf outline and cant access it anywhere else please contact us and request the pdf by email. Aug 28, 2018 exact dimensions of a stratocaster pickguard. Making templates and pickguards pit bull guitar forums. Strat with no pickguard fender stratocaster guitar forum. I couldnt find a stand alone pickguard anywhere on grabcad, so i made this model by scanning and tracing an allparts aftermarket pickguard. Acoustic pickguards apv1 martin style 1 apv2 gibson style 1 control plates fjbcp4 fender jazz bass control plate 4 hole fjbcp3 fender jazz bass control plate 3 hole tcp01 tele control plate version 1 tcp02 tele control plate version 2 toggle back plates fsbpv1 fender strat back plate version 1 ssbpv1 squier strat back plate version 1 truss.
We have pdf outlines for most pick guards we make but not necessarily all of them. Fender stratocaster strat pickguard 11 hole for modern strats. Jun 21, 2016 how to build a bass guitar making a p bass pickup routing template for the pickguard part 1 june 21, 2016 june 21, 2016 by best bass gear note. For example, we can do a strat pickguard with three p90 pickups, a jazzmaster pickguard without the upper controls, or a tele pickguard with a custom neck pickup route such as a humbucker or a charlie christian pickup. A new way to make a humbucker pickup routing template. He could do that but he needed a vector file to have the exact size and shape for it. Like the 50s strat but cavity routing accommodates 11 hole pickguard circa 1960s. Alternatively, you can make a simple tracing of your original by taking the guard from your guitar and drawing around it on a sheet of plain paper with a sharp pencil or a fine tip roller pen. The pdf links on this page are for the most common configurations and are here primarily for you to check the overall fit of the pick guard buy gauging its overall. Handmade custom pickguards made to order by pickguardian. Custom pickguard making your search is over, i can make any design of scratchplate for your guitar preferably from the original, a hand drawn template or a complete new design. Here you can find all the available pickguard shapes. If you have a different style guitar pickguard and want to replace it. If the pickguard is still mounted to the guitar, you can make a pencil rubbing of your pickguard, on a piece of paper and then scan it and send it to me.
Guitar parts center pickup cavity routing templates. Mint 3ply blank outline pickguard plate material sheet. Anyone got an hss template pdf for non pickguard routing. Made a great template for redrilling holes in a restored pickguard. I found this file a couple of years ago and thought i had lost it but it was on an old. Pickguardian is open, taking orders and chopping up plastic. Id just send mine to my friend at the company to template from, but hes in vietnam so it would take a long time to get there and back. How to build a bass guitar making a p bass pickup routing. Largest resource of downloadable pdf pickguard templates for guitar and bass. Acoustic pickguard template index artisan guitar creations. Just for the record, i have 1 guitar walnut jumbo without a pickguard. In the middle of a performance or practice, a musician needs to be completely focused on the music, not worried about things like chipped or scratched paint.
Lp style glpv1 gibson les paul version 1 glpv2 gibson les paul version 2 elpv1 epiphone les paul version 1 elpv2 epiphone les paul version 2 glpjv1 gibson les paul junior. Confirming pdf outlines laser cut mock ups pick guards electric pick guards acoustic pick guards bass pickup adapters tremolo covers truss rod covers truss rod covers engraved material samples graphic pick guards engraved pick guards perri ink graphic pick guards pick guards, pickguard, guitar parts, guitars. Pickup routing templates for humbuckers are for routing the body cavity and for the pickup cutout in the pickguard. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Print out at 100%, double check the 1 inch reference mark and compare the shape, pickup location if applicable, control hole and screw hole locations. Stratocaster hardtail guitar routing templates faction. I suppose ill have to just ask warmoth if theyd be willing to send me a pdf template. Our standard model pickguards listed here can be modified for any pickup or control configuration. Unfortunately i want something from sharp concepts, and they dont have a template. The template for prosteel hss strat pickguards, which is a replica of the modern fender stratocaster pickguard.
This is a description on how you can make an accurate template so that i can make the pickguard fit. Centering it isnt a big deal, but how do you cut the hole at that exact width and with that exact profil. Downloads, guides and templates pro steel pickguards. Our goal we have been making pickguards since 1981. Bubblefree adhesive preinstalled on the back for easily mounting to your guitar. May 31, 2016 posts about making pickguard template written by eliyag. To ensure that your pickguard will fit with the profiles in our database, we have included downloadable pdfs so that you can verify your pickguard matches our profiles and what you order will fit properly. Will it fit custom pickguard pdf templates custom pickguards. The template was fairly thick plexiglass with well marked centerlines. Featuring a double cutaway contoured body and more versatile pickup and wiring options, it quickly became an icon that soared to the stratosphere. Pickguard heaven custom pickguards for guitar and bass. Debuting in 1954, it was a natural evolution to the telecaster. Printable templates for the telecaster custom, deluxe, thinline.
Exact dimensions of a stratocaster pickguard luthier. All pdf outlines should be printed at 100% scale as outlined here. But, this is not a neck position tele pickup template. If you are interested in an item not available on the site please contact us by email or by phone at 5414610877.
Fender stratocaster pickguard template string instruments music. It is relatively easy to fixadjust a wooden template, but you cant fix a miscut piece of pickguard plastic, and the time it takes to make the template is time and frustration saved cutting or recutting the pickguard. This set of templates includes a body template, neck pocket template, neck template with vintage 60s headstock, and pickguard. It should be very close, but your millage may vary. Chandler music has been making pickguards since 1980, supplying some of the largest guitar manufacturers in the world. Each half of this particular p pickup is 56mm long, but to make a template and include the nubs where mounting screws go, the drill points are 54mm centertocenter. You agree that you are not using them for commercial reproduction. Reason for this is that i cut each pickguard by hand using the existing one as a template. Hss, wilkinson 6hole trem, 43mm nut, and the smaller 50s and 60s headstock shape. My gibson j200 has a small martinstyle pickguard standard with that particular j200 model. If i decide to go with rosewoodstain then i can fabricate this myself. Add a custom neck pickup route tele custom fender pickguards. Template for fender hss stratocaster guards checked for correct fit pro steel pickguard.
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