Warmouth Pickguard: Not a fit?

johnnylaw · May 11th, 2008, 11:40 AM

Hi guys.

I was cruisin' around the web lookin' for a "69 Style" Thinline pickguard, and Warmouth has a disclaimer (?) saying that their version is not designed to fit a Fender body, but only their own bodies. Well, thats a deal breaker for me.

Do they just have to say that to cover their butts or something, or do those pickguards really not fit?

Anyone familiar with this, please comment. Also, an alternative source would be welcome, especially if they'll produce it without me having to mail them one for a template.

Thanks.

boris bubbanov · May 11th, 2008, 02:58 PM

Check out Jeannie's or Pickguardian.

The main reason the Warmoth pickguard doesn't fit is because the T-style body Warmoth does is quite different that the Fender design. Even though Warmoth does a great Tele neck with a very credible licensed headstock (the heel will need reshaping), the T style body is IMO not actually a Tele body.

MulliganChebichev · May 11th, 2008, 03:46 PM

Thanks BB, I was going to buy a 69 thinline guard too, I thought their disclaimer was saying the screws won't fit, but I guess not.

johnnylaw · May 13th, 2008, 05:42 AM

Its too bad the bodies are so different. The illustration of the pickguard in the Warmouth catalogue seems to be identical. Guess I dodged that bullet...

monfoodoo · May 15th, 2008, 09:56 AM

I bought one of those and i only had to fill in the screw holes and redrill.Fits perfect.

e-merlin · May 15th, 2008, 03:50 PM

It's "Warmoth."

Chumpito · May 15th, 2008, 06:04 PM

Hey there!

Try Acme Guitar Works, they advertise a 69 Thinline pickguard. I have purchased from them before and have been quite happy. Good Luck!

http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Misce...aster__C55.cfm

May 11th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
johnnylaw Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New England Age: 50 Posts: 261	Warmouth Pickguard: Not a fit? Hi guys. I was cruisin' around the web lookin' for a "69 Style" Thinline pickguard, and Warmouth has a disclaimer (?) saying that their version is not designed to fit a Fender body, but only their own bodies. Well, thats a deal breaker for me. Do they just have to say that to cover their butts or something, or do those pickguards really not fit? Anyone familiar with this, please comment. Also, an alternative source would be welcome, especially if they'll produce it without me having to mail them one for a template. Thanks. __________________ Its not how long you make it, its how you make it long.

May 11th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 6,397	Check out Jeannie's or Pickguardian. The main reason the Warmoth pickguard doesn't fit is because the T-style body Warmoth does is quite different that the Fender design. Even though Warmoth does a great Tele neck with a very credible licensed headstock (the heel will need reshaping), the T style body is IMO not actually a Tele body. __________________ Bubban0v

May 13th, 2008, 05:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnnylaw Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New England Age: 50 Posts: 261	Its too bad the bodies are so different. The illustration of the pickguard in the Warmouth catalogue seems to be identical. Guess I dodged that bullet... __________________ Its not how long you make it, its how you make it long.

May 15th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chumpito TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 13	Hey there! Try Acme Guitar Works, they advertise a 69 Thinline pickguard. I have purchased from them before and have been quite happy. Good Luck! http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Misce...aster__C55.cfm __________________ Chumpito wanna-be guitarist

May 11th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,568 3 Photos	Thanks BB, I was going to buy a 69 thinline guard too, I thought their disclaimer was saying the screws won't fit, but I guess not.

May 15th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
monfoodoo Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: baltimore,md Age: 52 Posts: 375	I bought one of those and i only had to fill in the screw holes and redrill.Fits perfect.