Do you need a pickguard?
Do you need a pickguard?
Pickguards are used to protect the finish of your guitar. If you play with a pick and want to preserve the finish of the guitar then a pickguard is necessary. If you don’t use a pick and/or don’t mind minor scratches or signs of wear from strumming a pickguard isn’t strictly necessary.
What does a pickguard do?
A device applied to the surface of a guitar (or bass, etc.) to protect its finish from scratches that may occur due to picks scraping across the top while playing. Pick guards are usually made from some type of plastic, although metal and other materials are sometimes used.
Do metal pickguards affect tone?
Reason Number 1: Metal pickguards and control plates have the effect of reducing interference in your tone circuit. The aluminum pickguards also have an effect with certain single coil pickups that is described by some players as “smoothing the tone”.
What are WD® custom pickguards for the Fender® Jazzmaster®?
These standard model WD® Custom Pickguards for the Fender® Jazzmaster® can be modified for any pickup or control configuration.
What if I don’t see my model of Fender® Jazzmaster® listed here?
If you do not see your specific model of Fender® Jazzmaster® listed here, or would like additional modifications not available online, speak with one of our master craftsman directly via email at [email protected], or via phone at 800.449.9348 ext#826.
Do you make the pickguards in metal?
THEY HAVE SMALL VARIANCES & ARE NOT INTERCHANGABLE. FOR A PERFECT FIT WE NEED A TRACING OR YOUR ORIGINAL GUARD TO COPY; THE ORIGINAL IS RETURNED WITH THE NEW PICKGUARD. We do not make these in metal, but can fabricate them from any plastic material we offer.
What are pickguard’s hours of Operation?
Please note, our pickguard offices are open Mon-Fri 9-5 EST, all messages received after business hours will be replied to in the order they are received the following business day.
