Pickguard problems - please help.

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Author Message   Drfunz Username: Drfunz Registered: 8-2007 Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 11:24 am:    Hello, all, The pick-guard on my late 70's Concord 12 string Jumbo has deformed and is beveled. I just had a luthier look at it to glue it back down. He tried several times, but it will not stay stuck. The adhesive he is using is gentle, so it will not harm the finish of the guitar, but since the pick-guard is a bit mobile, the glue is apparent and the guard is still not stuck! Where can I get a new (used) pick-guard to replace it? I have looked all over the internet, with not luck. The one I have is the floral version of the hummingbird. Thanks for your help.   Chazmo Username: Chazmo Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 7:17 pm:    Floral hummingbird pickguard replacement? Fuggetaboutit. I can't imagine anything like this would be available from Hoshino... That said, you should post in the classified area, and try to contact JohnS and Orval. There are some folks around here who have worked for Hoshino over the years, but really... this seems unlikely to be replaceable. Another thought! Why not call Gibson and try to get one of *their* hummingbird pickguards! I think you'd stand a chance at that (don't tell 'em it's for a 684!)   Ubetcha Username: Ubetcha Registered: 7-2006 Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 8:14 pm:    Why do you care about the finish under the pickguard? Even if you completely removed the old pickguard, there would be a non faded spot where it used to be, that would never go away. IMO Find a luthier who will use a more aggressive adhesive, if the original pickguard is worth saving. If it isn't, Chazmo's suggestion is a good one.   Drfunz Username: Drfunz Registered: 8-2007 Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 11:44 am:    Thanks for the info. I wish I could say I was an knowledgable about guitars as you all are. The luthier (who is really a violin specialist, to be clear) said he did not want to take the chance of hurting the sound of the guitar. It has a great sound. losing sound does not seem to be a concern according to your suggestion, Ubetcha. Any more info on this? Thanks.   Ubetcha Username: Ubetcha Registered: 7-2006 Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 1:56 pm:    IMO & in my experience, a pickguard does diminish the sound somewhat, in exchange for protecting the top from over-aggressive strumming. I have seen some tragically distressed guitars that were strummed to death. It's up to you, but if you have the original pickguard in good condition I would re-glue it & forget about it...it won't change the sound that it already has & the guitar will remain original. Re-gluing it properly will obviously involve cleaning off any old adhesive & will probably mean completely removing the pickguard. To do it right will require some special clamps that will fit in the soundhole. I'd have to see it, but I have performed this operation many times & it's straightforward & the only problem is what adhesive to use & the final fit & finish. It's a job that requires patience & care, but it is not difficult. The main thing is do you want to keep it original?   Drfunz Username: Drfunz Registered: 8-2007 Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 10:09 am:    Ubetcha, your advice sounds good. Yes, I would like to keep it original - I do not play it agressively, but I have had it for 31 years and it is in good shape. I'll attempt to take a photo soon and then figure out how to post it here!! (Afraid of posting something of mammoth size!)

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