Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
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Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
Long story short, had my Squire VM Mustang in vintage white for a few years now, still love the thing but obviously Ive grown a little used to its appearance. I always like the blonde-tort look but I'm toying with the idea of having a white guard instead.
They are difficult to find and other model pickguards dont fit, so I've got dome Plastikote white spray and some wire wool to do the job myself.
Im now getting cold feet, thinking it wont look as impressive and i will ruin my only pickguard, has anyone else done this mod?
Need advice!
They are difficult to find and other model pickguards dont fit, so I've got dome Plastikote white spray and some wire wool to do the job myself.
Im now getting cold feet, thinking it wont look as impressive and i will ruin my only pickguard, has anyone else done this mod?
Need advice!
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
Eh, do it. If it turns out crappy, get a new guard from sneaky T here on the board.
Or just have him make you a white one.
Or just have him make you a white one.
This is an excellent rectangle
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
Yeah, do it. Pickguard is the best part to play with. As mackerelmint said, you can always get a new guard, worse come worst.
- Danley
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
You can get pickguards very cheap on eBay, and they actually fit. Spraypaint looks horrible.
EDIT: A US spec pickguard doesn't fit? I thought the VMs would interchange, maybe that's a mistake though.
EDIT: A US spec pickguard doesn't fit? I thought the VMs would interchange, maybe that's a mistake though.
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
I've spray painted a pickguard before. It looked okay. I eventually sanded the paint off so it it can be a reversible mod but getting the plastic shiny again is a PITA and its easier to just replace it, which I eventually did. Not familiar with the specific paint you are using, so ymmv.
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
It always looks shit, IMO. They are cheap enough to replace with whatever colour you want.
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
Havent done it yet, people saying it will look poor putting me off and rightly so i dont want to spoil my guitar.
However, people who are saying that they are cheap and easy to find, where?
To my knowledge the squier vintage mustang pickguards are not readily available and do not fit with any other mustang model.
However, people who are saying that they are cheap and easy to find, where?
To my knowledge the squier vintage mustang pickguards are not readily available and do not fit with any other mustang model.
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
Ebay has some for $7-$15 after a quick check.
Sounds like filing may be needed but google seems to tell me its possible with some work. I have no clue how well a US or Japanese pickguard will fit on a Squier so caveat emptor.
Sounds like filing may be needed but google seems to tell me its possible with some work. I have no clue how well a US or Japanese pickguard will fit on a Squier so caveat emptor.
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
I doubt these will fit Squier, i believe the pickguard will not line up unfortunatly.
- CROSS_guitars
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
I think these will fit. Can't say for certain though.
http://www.eyguitarmusic.com/NEW-3-Ply- ... _1918.html
http://www.eyguitarmusic.com/NEW-3-Ply- ... _1918.html
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
They say USA Fender Mustang so im mot so sure, but cheersCROSS_guitars wrote:I think these will fit. Can't say for certain though.
http://www.eyguitarmusic.com/NEW-3-Ply- ... _1918.html
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
I have fitted eyguitars Jazzmaster and Jaguar pickguards to my Squier JM's and Jags so I think it's a safe bet that US shaped Mustang pickguards will fit yours.
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
Will try and find some more information about them then cheers! Probably going to swap to a white guard (whether it be a new guard or spray) and I have bought some black pick up covers hopefully it will look quite nice
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Re: Should I spray my VM Mustang pickguard?
dont know if you are still trying to get one but the US WILL NOT FIT
I've tried. its wayyyy off. for the japan reissues also. way too wide and big
I've tried. its wayyyy off. for the japan reissues also. way too wide and big
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