Full Pickguard For G-400

[DLITB]

So i just got a new custom shop alpine white g-400 and right away i wanted to swap to a full pickguard...so after browsing around the net for a bit and checking here i really couldn't find anything other than a few other people interested in the same thing...i used to make pickguards for my buddy who had a ton of shortscale fenders...so i figure i will just make my own full pickguard for the g-400...i have a gibson sg standard so i will be using it as my template...some mods will have to be done to it though because just by eyeballing it you can see that there seems to be a difference in the distance between pickups and placement of the bridge...but i guess what im getting it is would any of you guys be interested in full pickguards? I was thinking bout making some and maybe putting up on ebay or something along those lines...

 

[q-4000-SG Guy]

why not just grab one from WD music? they have like 57 different colors and designs
http://wdmusic.com/gibson_sg_standard_pickguards_13603_ctg.htm

 

[DLITB]

those are all gibson pickguards..im not positive but just from eyeballing the guitars it doesnt appear the gibson pickguard would fit the epiphone models

 

[q-4000-SG Guy]

the screw holes are a bit off but it is the same basic size

 

[DLITB]

are you sure? because there are what appears to be alot of things different...the rythmn treble ring is in a different location...the pickups are not the same distance apart...i dont think these will fit...i could be wrong but it doesnt look like it to me

 

[q-4000-SG Guy]

you may be right I was just looking closer and the pickups are in slightly diffrent places maby you could get a hold of a g-310 pickguard they look close but you are probly right that makeing one would be easyer if you want to keep the pickups in the same location. you may be able to track down a large pickguard at a store and see if it fits. there is a cheep one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/REPLACEMENT-LAR...ryZ47073QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

it looks realy close tho

rember with the full guard you dont use the pickup rings.

 

[vinz]

The Epi's body is a bit different and if you try to fit a gibson pickguard on an Epi, it will cover the 3way switch and the holes for the bridge & tailpiece won't fit.

What I did was get a Gibson pickguard trace and then adapt it to a G400 body. What I got was a shorter pickguard with different PUP and holes locations.

(I did it twice by the way : one for humbuckers, one for P90s) :

http://everythingsg.com/forum/index.php?topic=6197.msg200890#msg200890

 

[GibsonWarrior]

[quote author=DLITB link=topic=15711.msg200479#msg200479 date=1196095708]
So i just got a new custom shop alpine white g-400 and right away i wanted to swap to a full pickguard...so after browsing around the net for a bit and checking here i really couldn't find anything other than a few other people interested in the same thing...i used to make pickguards for my buddy who had a ton of shortscale fenders...so i figure i will just make my own full pickguard for the g-400...i have a gibson sg standard so i will be using it as my template...some mods will have to be done to it though because just by eyeballing it you can see that there seems to be a difference in the distance between pickups and placement of the bridge...but i guess what im getting it is would any of you guys be interested in full pickguards? I was thinking bout making some and maybe putting up on ebay or something along those lines...
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I would for sure, are you thinking of a white or black scratchplate for the Alpine custom??

 

[DLITB]

im gonna go black on the pickguard

 

[AClightningboltDC]

what you could do is buy a gibson one and just modify it a bit

 

[jpadua]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, found this thread searching for a full pickguard for the G-400.

DLITB is absolutely right, the standard SG full pickguard for both Vintage and Modern dont fit the G-400. I learned the hardway by purchasing both.
Also no it cant be modified to fit. The bridge holes wont line up, and the old screw holes from the small pickguard will show.

Anyways what I did was I made a tracing of modern style SG full pickguard. Modified its dimensions to fit the G-400 with no modifications, even the old screw holes will be hidden.

I printed out the tracing, cut it and tested it on my G400... looks good!

If you guys want the tracing, I have it on my webserver

http://www.jaypadua.com/mypics/g400_pickguard_tracing.jpg
http://www.jaypadua.com/mypics/g400_pickguard_tracing.pdf

Now if only I can find someone to cut it for me :)

Jpads

 

[flatrockmobile]

I know this is a very old thread but does anybody have this tracing to share?

 

[blake]

hey, i was also thinking about putting the full size pick guard on my epi sg, but will i have deal with any wires or anything, and when i put on the big one will have to drill into my guitar(i just hate the sound of that) thats why im asking

 

[flatrockmobile]

Thanks Jay for updating. Before when I posted, these were dead links.

 

[Huskee]

To breathe a fresh breath into this old thread, I've found Greasy Groove (Greasy Groove Inc - Coolest Guitar Parts on the Planet) has zillions of pickguards and many many other parts for guitars, including both Gib & Epi SGs. Just about as many styles & materials of pickguards with prints, w/o prints, metal, wood, single, 3 & 4-ply, etc. Check them out. I think the average full faced p-guard price for an SG is about $35. They also have pups, pup covers, knobs, you name it.

 

[Alex_SG]

I bought a stock Gibson pickguard, and all I had to do to get a good fit was to slightly enlarge the holes for the bridge studs, and shave a little off between the neck pickup and the neck. Perfect fit after those mods!

 

[Biddlin]

A new old look

I had a similarly easy fit with my G-400 mod .
In addition to the mods Al mentioned, I had to enlarge the pickup slots .
Before:

After:

Take your time and it's easy goin' . Biddlin ;>)/

 

[dbb]

That is just normal for fitting a part like that, huh?

 

[Gbux]

A new old look

I had a similarly easy fit with my G-400 mod .
In addition to the mods Al mentioned, I had to enlarge the pickup slots .
Before:

After:

Take your time and it's easy goin' . Biddlin ;>)/

Hi Biddlin, I'm new to this forum, I also want to put the full face pickguard on my G400. I'm doing a Glen Buxton from the Alice Cooper Band, copy. Is there anyway to get a copy of the template that you did for your guitar. Yours looks fantastic. Mucho thanks. Gbux.

 

[Biddlin]

Hi Biddlin, I'm new to this forum, I also want to put the full face pickguard on my G400. I'm doing a Glen Buxton from the Alice Cooper Band, copy. Is there anyway to get a copy of the template that you did for your guitar. Yours looks fantastic. Mucho thanks. Gbux.

Sent you a message, Gbux, hope it helps. welcome to the forum!