Vintera JM replacement pick guard that fully covers the upper cavity?

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Vintera JM replacement pick guard that fully covers the upper cavity?

Post by dylanthomaspals » Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:47 am

So I’ve seen enough posts and photos now to know that something is off with the rhythm circuit cavity in the Vintera jazzmasters. Replacement pick guards that “fit” still let a bit of the cavity peak out from underneath. I’ve had two aftermarket pick guards myself with this condition. The decoboom one is way better/bigger than the cheap Amazon one from musiclily but still doesn’t fully cover. I haven’t tried official fender yet because I can’t seem to find one in parchment.

But is there really that much of a difference in the size of the cavity or is it actually an aftermarket pick guard issue?

Has anyone found a replacement pick guard that 100% covers the upper cavity of the Vintera Jazzmaster?

This is my first post btw, as I work on upgrading my first offset. Been getting tons of great info from this community the whole time. Much appreciated!

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Re: Vintera JM replacement pick guard that fully covers the upper cavity?

Post by GreenKnee » Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:52 am

Does the stock pickguard leave a gap too? If not, I'd take that or send it off to someone who cuts custom guards. My custom Jag gaurd in parchment cost £30

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Re: Vintera JM replacement pick guard that fully covers the upper cavity?

Post by dylanthomaspals » Thu Feb 24, 2022 3:26 pm

That’s a pretty good idea. I don’t remember seeing the gap there. It’s really so minuscule it wouldn’t take much more to cover it. I’ll have to have a look for something like that.

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Re: Vintera JM replacement pick guard that fully covers the upper cavity?

Post by SpookyReverb » Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:49 pm

I don't know if they are routed differently, but I used Stratosphere to get the pickguard for my Vintera Mod and it fit:

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I did have to remove some of the guard for the bridge to fit, but that wouldn't be a problem for the '60s Vintera.

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Re: Vintera JM replacement pick guard that fully covers the upper cavity?

Post by linkeroever » Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:31 am

How did you make room for the bridge? I mean, what kind of material did you use?

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Re: Vintera JM replacement pick guard that fully covers the upper cavity?

Post by Downsman » Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:44 am

I don't know where you're based, but I ordered this one in the UK and it fit perfectly:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114739744685

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Re: Vintera JM replacement pick guard that fully covers the upper cavity?

Post by mrventures » Mon May 16, 2022 10:49 am

dylanthomaspals wrote:
Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:47 am

Has anyone found a replacement pick guard that 100% covers the upper cavity of the Vintera Jazzmaster?
Did you end up finding a pickguard that fit properly?

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