62 SG pickguard question

[515who]

I have acquired a 62 SG special and it currently has a small pickguard on it. Can I put a LARGER pickguard on it to cover up some pretty nasty scratches that are ABOVE the pickups (where the current small pickguard isn't). It seems like it's doable, but I wanted to ask that question here first.

thanks!

 

[Six String]

Welcome to ETSG 515. For your 62, it may be better to fix the scratches rather then cover them up. The stock guard will always be better for value. Can you send some pics of the damage? We have some good people here who can give you an opinion on the repair.

 

[515who]

thanks for the welcome to the site!

I need to take a few pictures, but i would like to put (as a temporary fix) the large pick guard on for now. Then when i get the $$ I would look into actual repair and resoration. I can then put the original pick Gard back on. at least that Is what I was thinking.

the larger Gard would only be a temporary cover-up to the damage. not a permanent solution.

thanks!

 

[Paul D]

Yeah but won't you have to drill some new holes for the larger guard? Increasing the damage over the long run....just something to think about

 

[515who]

true....

very true! forgot about that little deatail!

thanks! maybe I'll reconsider that. I'll get some pics up to get some of your thoughts!

thanks!

 

[CharlieB]

Scratches can usually be repaired professionally with great success.

The procedure is about like this (not seeing the example)...

The surface is made accessable (ie hardare off), then cleaned, then places like the fretboard etc are masked.

A light overspray of clear laquer is applied. This will melt in most the scratches.

The area is sanded down very lightly with a sanding block - NOT FINGERS on the sandpaper!!!. The area is then resprayed and the scratches are re-evaluated. This may take a few spray/sand sessions to fill the scratches.

Once the area is level again - free of scratches - then a final spray or two of laquer is applied, one last very very fine sanding ... then the area is buffed to a gloss.

This all depends on the severity, and how numerous the scratches are.

Personally, I'd leave it. If its a 62 and refinishing is going to detract from its value. Honest wear is character.... ABUSE is not , and ought to be corrected. So it depends on the scratches really.... but I'm tending to say LEAVE IT ALONE!

 

[SG Lou]

LEAVE IT ALONE ! DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT do anything to it. If it's a totally stock you will just ruin it's value by "touching it up.refinishing. adding extra holes" etc,etc.
PLEASE.........................................


....Lou

 

[dcooper]

I agree don't touch it , Hell people are paying $1000.00 extra to have some guy at Gibson tie a rope to new guitars and drag them behind his car for a while.
I prefer to relic my own as little as possible.

 

[Sgmaniac]

 

[ess]

 

[Six String]

8) 8) 8)

 

[lagger]

:twisted: :arrow: :idea: :!: :?: :arrow: :arrow:

 

[ess]

lags is that code for, you were feeling a little horny and it gave you an idea which startled you into confoundedness, causing you to put lipstick on double time???

 

[lagger]

I will neither confirm nor deny ....

 

[ess]

thats means yes then.

 

[satinsixstring]

Please don't put that big ol guard on that SG, I love the little guard.

Furthermore, scratches just add character, (as long as their not put there on purpose, it some attempt to "age" a guitar)

 

[515who]

Thanks for all of the advice kids. I appreciate it all.

For now I'll sit on it and ponder what to do. it looks pretty bad from photo's I was sent, but I don't have the guitar in my possession yet. Once I get it here I'll take some shots and show you the carnage!

then you can better advise me how too start restoring it!.

thanks!

 

[SG Lou]

I will neither confirm nor deny ....

OMG,,,,,You guys are



..Lou

 

[Six String]

We could maybe post some pics of some really bad guitars to make you feel better....

 

[515who]

yeah, that would be interesting. make me feel better!