Can anyone tell me about the pickguard shape of the JM US vs MiM vs Blacktop ones ?
I want to buyon eBay a blank pickguard with US/MiM shape no holes, but I 'm not shure it will fit my JMBT.... any comments ?
Thanks
JM pickguard shape difference US, MiM, JPN, BT
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Re: JM pickguard shape difference US, MiM, JPN, BT
Blacktop guards have a big cutout under the bridge so that you can use a TOM bridge without a big shim. Otherwise, they're the same as USA/MIM/Squier guards in terms of outline.
It's Fender Japan (and Allparts, which are based on MIJ) that have a different shape. Don't get me started on Warmoth...that's a whole other kettle of fish.
It's Fender Japan (and Allparts, which are based on MIJ) that have a different shape. Don't get me started on Warmoth...that's a whole other kettle of fish.
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Re: JM pickguard shape difference US, MiM, JPN, BT
Thanks for the answer!!!, so I will buy the blank pickguard and route the bridge/pup holes by myself....
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Re: JM pickguard shape difference US, MiM, JPN, BT
That should work fine. I just ordered a CP JM pickguard and a USA spec one from WD, and they were identical except for the bridge cutout (The CP has the same TOM as your BT).
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