Do non-white pickguards suit black/maple Strats?

I was wondering about trying a black 3-ply guard on my CJ 54 Strat... anyone got pics of their black Strat with maple neck and any non-white guard? The single ply Gilmour look doesn't appeal...

the black will look good, especially a Black/Red/Black.... as will a nice dark tortoise

I was wondering about trying a black 3-ply guard on my CJ 54 Strat... anyone got pics of their black Strat with maple neck and any non-white guard? The single ply Gilmour look doesn't appeal...

I've seen Fender Mint Green guards with this combo. Nice;

Seen this Gold anodized guard with this combo. Beautiful; and

And I've seen some tort guards that looked good like that.

I apologize for no pictures, but my brother and I have agreed, black body and maple neck is "his" territory and I'm supposed to stay out of it. :mrgreen:

I don't find the 3 ply looks much different in that context; maybe not as good as the scuffed up old black single ply.

...Seen this Gold anodized guard with this combo. Beautiful;...

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I found this pic while googling 'gold strat pickguard'.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/MarkMarshall/Guitar18.jpg

black/white/black looks good as well. that's what I have on my mini strat, although i didn't route the 45 degree bevel on the guard because I WAS going more for the Gilmour look

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/punkrokdood/guitar/IMG_8449.jpg

however, this will end up with a different neck, with a rosewood board

I did a Gilmour Strat clone and ALSO didn't like the single-ply black guard, so I did a 3-ply, and I like the pinstripe effect. Just enough to be interesting. But a tortoise or gold guard looks nice too.

http://www.promusicalaska.com/store_images/4727-300.jpg

When I first saw this thread title I wondered how long it would be before someone suggested tortoise. Turned out to be the very first response...

When I first saw this thread title I wondered how long it would be before someone suggested tortoise. Turned out to be the very first response...

No man, tortoise, in my book, has always been SO badass! It looks SUPER on sunburst (the late-70's Fender sacrilege of black guards on sunburst is almost unforgivable), but also black, white/off-white and Lake Placid Blue.

I would think that either a white pearloid or a black pearloid pickguard would look great on a black/maple Strat. Anyone have a photo of either of those?

I like that look myself, here's a video of Robbie Blunt playing what looks like a late 70's Strat in that color combo. I keep thinking about building one like this, might not be everyones cup of tea though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knxr6s_ExBQ

Buddy Guy

wonder what it would look like without the dots....

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Here's a pic to showcase the "pinstripe" effect of the 3-ply B/W/B guard on black. I really like it. I've thought of tortoise, but I really wanted the Gilmour vibe, just not so plain-looking. In addition, because the blacks don't EXACTLY match, it provides a dividing line.

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I found this pic while googling 'gold strat pickguard'.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/MarkMarshall/Guitar18.jpg

Was any more discussion really required after this photo was posted??? Something about white knobs, p'up covers, and switches on anodized gold just knocks me out.

Sadly, the only color I don't think works with anodized gold is the one I own: Vintage White/'Nana Puddin'. :cry:

Was any more discussion really required after this photo was posted??? Something about white knobs, p'up covers, and switches on anodized gold just knocks me out.

I beg to respectfully differ - I like black knobs 'n such:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/teleblooz_photos/31980005a.jpg

black/white/black looks good as well. that's what I have on my mini strat, although i didn't route the 45 degree bevel on the guard because I WAS going more for the Gilmour look

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/punkrokdood/guitar/IMG_8449.jpg

however, this will end up with a different neck, with a rosewood board

Awesome shot! Doesn't get any more cute than that.

I beg to respectfully differ - I like black knobs 'n such:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/teleblooz_photos/31980005a.jpg

I'll go along with you on that one, too...but only on a black body and RW neck. :cool:

Scott

This is my new #1
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/jgmedanth/100_1103.jpg

This is my new #1
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/jgmedanth/100_1103.jpg

I like this. Pick it up off the floor. She needs to be played.

The heresy of sunburst, blackguard & maple:

http://www.glebedigital.co.uk/StratA1.jpg

Now also sports a gold tremblock......this is my fave look for a Strat.

Yes!

Maple neck, black body, three-ply black pickguard is probably one of my favourite stratocaster combinations!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/26/64011910_037cb5725f.jpg

The heresy of sunburst, blackguard & maple:

Now also sports a gold tremblock......this is my fave look for a Strat.

What, no gold screws or tuners??? :mrgreen: If you're gonna go, better go all the way!

Now, about those Les Paul knobs...:arrow::arrow::rolleyes:

What, no gold screws or tunerIf you're gonna go, better go all the way!

Now, about those Les Paul knobs...:arrow::arrow::rolleyes:

:lol: I hear ya.

Screws are indeed now gold, plus gold schaller tuners.
I just love the speed knobs...I know it's a crime, but I felt compelled.

Here's another vote for a darkish tortoise shell guard.

For me, the pickup covers need to match the pickguard as closely as possible.

When they're 'light-dark' the pickups stand out too much, and take away and distract too much from the beauty of the Strat shape.

Here's a pic to showcase the "pinstripe" effect of the 3-ply B/W/B guard on black. I really like it. I've thought of tortoise, but I really wanted the Gilmour vibe, just not so plain-looking. In addition, because the blacks don't EXACTLY match, it provides a dividing line.

My white Strat is almost the same:

http://i30.tinypic.com/2m6l6o4.jpg

I think this color scheme is awesome!! :razz:

I like this. Pick it up off the floor. She needs to be played.
:razz:Don't worry, this one is getting played a lot. Lonestar Strat pickup assembly installed - Texas Specials in mid/neck; Duncan Pearly Gates Plus in bridge. Steel saddles and big steel block from GFS. Amazing sounding and playing guitar.

My white Strat is almost the same:

http://i30.tinypic.com/2m6l6o4.jpg

I think this color scheme is awesome!! :razz:

Mah brotha!!! :mrgreen:

Here's my number 1, not a pick guard you see everyday.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/teleblaster/IMG_3087.jpg

Here's my number 1, not a pick guard you see everyday.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/teleblaster/IMG_3087.jpg
That is a great look for a black strat - bravo!

Mah brotha!!! :mrgreen:
:lol::cool:

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I found this pic while googling 'gold strat pickguard'.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/MarkMarshall/Guitar18.jpg


Looks great!


Metro, which type of white are your pup covers, knobs and switch tip?

I was thinking about Creme accessories with a gold pickguard.

On a Candy Apple Red Strat, actually. :cool:


Also, is your PG the expensive Gold plastic one, or the less expensive, but not inexpensive Aluminum (Gold Anodized) one?


Much obliged.

not a good pic but black black black is awesome to me :

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/406/fenderinconnue.jpg

Looks great!


Metro, which type of white are your pup covers, knobs and switch tip?

I was thinking about Creme accessories with a gold pickguard.

On a Candy Apple Red Strat, actually. :cool:


Also, is your PG the expensive Gold plastic one, or the less expensive, but not inexpensive Aluminum (Gold Anodized) one?


Much obliged.

Ain't his geetar, unfortunately. I believe he stated he just found the image via Google.

The heresy of sunburst, blackguard & maple:

http://www.glebedigital.co.uk/StratA1.jpg

Why heresy? That's a great look - and I don't generally care for sunbursts. This one's purty.

i might go with this look soon for my strat :) only with white pickup covers and knobs. and mine's an SSS rather than an HSS

http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/guitars/pics/large/LEGACYHB-black.jpg

Why heresy? That's a great look - and I don't generally care for sunbursts. This one's purty.

Thanks man! :cool:

I would think that either a white pearloid or a black pearloid pickguard would look great on a black/maple Strat. Anyone have a photo of either of those?

My favorite pickguard on black/maple is white pearloid....

The heresy of sunburst, blackguard & maple:

http://www.glebedigital.co.uk/StratA1.jpg

Now also sports a gold tremblock......this is my fave look for a Strat.

Almost ala SRV....

Cheers! :grin:

Bad pics I know, but she looks like this now:
http://www.glebedigital.co.uk/StraVa1.jpg

just had to fix that 'off-colour' trem and pickguard screws.

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n380/kizzie_015/DSC01811.jpg?t=1257862729

My 1979 Strat

That looks the business!