Paisley Blue body - help me choose a guard!

[BobbyMac]

My vote goes to Anodized Silver. It would look terrific on that body and stand out from the usual white/parchment/mint guards that are so prevalent. Here's a shot of one on one of my Telecasters:

 

[Lunasdadsince2013]

Has to be a solid color on that body. Aged white?

 

[BobbyMac]

I've used this seller to buy mine and the product is very high quality and they fit my Fender Telecaster bodies perfectly. I have gold, silver, and matte black versions; all the same quality and fit. You cannot beat the price on these anodized aluminum guards from China and they take a couple of weeks to get here, but it is worth it. I believe these are branded "Kaish" and they even include pickguard screws. You can spend more but these cannot be beat, in my opinion.

Aluminum Anodized Vintage 5 Hole Tele Pickguard Fits American Fender Telecaster | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Aluminum Anodized Vintage 5 Hole Tele Pickguard Fits American Fender Telecaster at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Sorry, I just realized your body is a Thinline, so the Kaish guards obviously won't work.

 

[Thadocaster]

Maybe a bit too Chinese for some people.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Order placed.

 

[gkterry]

I vote none. leave it without as long as the control plate cavity can be covered by the control plate.

 

[Killing Floor]

You want something to showcase the finish.

 

[eddiewagner]

Clear. And something to cover to make the wires invisible

 

[Jakedog]

Clear guard.

 

[gimmeatele]

Superb finish, I think black would really make it pop

 

[radiocaster]

Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Order placed.

Looking forward to seeing the results.

 

[maxvintage]

plain white or clear and fill the rout channel. Make a plug from foam, paint it to roughly match the paisley pattern, and clear pickguard

 

[ClashCityTele]

+1 on clear.

 

[tvvoodoo]

White MOTS

 

[superbadj]

Could do a Gretsch style clear but painted silver on the back. That would look good. I think parchment and black could work as well. Get a couple and swap them out from time to time.

 

[Lou Tencodpees]

With the diagonal channel rout clear would be pretty hideous. Do they make a Thinline control plate that covers the control cavity on the more Tele tradition?

Anyway, my vote would be a white or vintage pearl.

 

[Itgoesto11]

I'm starting a build project for 2023, a Paisley Blue Thinline Tele. Body is on its way through shipping currently - pic from the seller attached. It's certainly not for everyone but I think it'll be a great looking guitar. I've got a tinted maple neck to partner it.

My question is, what pickguard colour would you go for? Black? White? Something else - maybe Adonized Silver? Such a big decision (not really but it's fun)!

I vote No Guard! Clear is my 2nd choice. Here’s my build:

 

[BackwaterJunction]

I vote No Guard! Clear is my 2nd choice. Here’s my build:
View attachment 1083049

This looks fantastic!

 

[BackwaterJunction]

Thanks all for the replies - I'm trying an adonized silver guard first! Will post pictures once it arrives!

 

[Itgoesto11]

This looks fantastic!

Thanks!

 

[BackwaterJunction]

Update for all - my brushed metal parts from Ghost Custom Guitars in the UK have arrived this morning and I think it's a killer combo!