Which Tele pickguard?

[TattooedCarrot]

Building a partsocaster Tele; I'm leaning towards black. What you like?

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

The problem with "parchment/cream" is that parchment is usually closer to white than it is to cream. So, I'd vote for "parchment," but not for "cream." And I'd go with Fender's parchment in particular, as it really looks almost white...just a tad dingier. Most other parchment guards are a bit more sickly yellow, like above; that's never a good look IMHO.

 

[TattooedCarrot]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

Something like this is what I had in mind. Its a road worn body so it will have a relic look to it.

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

Gotta vote for black, then. A worn, lacquered Bakelite Callaham guard would look sweet.

 

[TattooedCarrot]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

A worn, lacquered Bakelite Callaham guard would look sweet.

At $71 shipped, the sweetness gets a bit sour, LOL. I think I actually have an old flat black one laying around.

 

[MetalManiac]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

How would a tortoise shell guard look? I'd also consider aged white ( as opposed to parchement).
I have a cream Tele guard you are welcome to. Just pm me.

 

[TattooedCarrot]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

Tortoise was never my thing, but its something to consider. They look good on sunburst Jazzmasters.

 

[JeffB]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

Mint green.

 

[TattooedCarrot]

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[TattooedCarrot]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

I like mint on black and white gutiars, not sure about browns/bursts.

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

Real deal Bakelite guard here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unfinished-Bakelite-Pickguard-Fender-Telecaster-Tele-5-hole-/321348119378

I have bought several and they are unfinished, but can be sprayed or buffed raw.

The Stew Mac is finished, but twice the price.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Pickgua...ickguard_for_Tele_&_Esquire.html?read=reviews

 

[MetalManiac]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

Somthings not quite right about that, but in a pleasing 'perfect imperfection' sort of way. I'd give it a shot. Black is a safe bet though IMO.

 

[TattooedCarrot]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

I think the tortoise gives it a little too much country vibe. I'm still on the black.

 

[Aceman]

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Honestly, not loving any of them.

Class it up: Black 3 ply

But of those shown, black

 

[TattooedCarrot]

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Uh-oh, now we're cookin' !!

 

[Powdered Toast Man]

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Black. Black always looks amazing on sunburst Teles.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

A single ply gloss black with beveled edges would look good on that. I usually get them here.

http://pickguards.us/pgordinst.htm

 

[Securb]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

The black makes the black in the burst pop. I also love the HH setup, very SD.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

To me, two-tone sunburst equates with Fifties Fenders. Rosewood 'board suggests very late Fifties. Hence, single ply white, five screws.

I would vote Rob only it isn't offered.

 

[Jocelyn]

Re: Which Tele pickguard?

I think Black looks good. The cream parchment looks a bit odd/off .