There are a lot of guitarists out there that will swear by metal picks, and there are a lot of guitarists out there that will swear by other materials. It really comes down to what you prefer. Some people find that metal picks provide a brighter sound, while others find that they are too slippery and difficult to control. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide what works best for you.
Pick guards are not necessary, but they can be a nice addition to your guitar. They can protect your guitar's finish from scratches and nicks, and they can also add a bit of style to your guitar. If you're looking for a pick guard, be sure to check out all the different styles and materials available to find the one that's right for you.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on personal preference. Some guitarists prefer thicker picks for strumming chords as they provide a fuller sound, while others find them too cumbersome and prefer thinner picks for greater speed and accuracy. Ultimately, it is down to the individual player to experiment with different picks to see what works best for them.
There is no right answer to this question as it depends on personal preference. Some people find that thicker picks produce a louder sound, while others find that they do not make a significant difference. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to experiment with different thicknesses to see what works best for them.
4.4/5
Color: Black ;Double layers protective film on top
3Ply Black/White/Black PVC material,0.09 inch thickness
Ideal for pickguard bass DIY custom;Enough material for 2 Tele or 2 Strat or Jazz Bass, one P-Bass of your own design and choice
Package Includes: 1pc Blank Pickguard material
Size:12 x17 inch (290x435mm)
$234
At a great price, very high-quality pickguard material. I have to construct my own pickguards since I prefer to change the control locations from the "stock" location when I make thinline partscasters.brief courseCreate a model. I use 1/4 "MDF. A little bit larger than the template, cut the pickguard blank. I work with a spiral-bladed scrollsaw. Using double-sided turners tape, attach the blank to the template, then press the two together. I wait an hour before routing and apply pressure with barbell weights. I use a 1/4 "To cut the edges at an angle and to size, use a 45 degree bit and a Whiteside spiral flush trim bit on a router table. To detach the guard from the template, I use a plastic auto trim tool. A helpful tip is to carefully sand the edge of the blade before cutting oneself.
4.4/5
Ideal for pickguard custom;Enough material for 2 Tele or 2 Strat or Jazz Bass, one P-Bass of your own design and choice.
Package Including: 1pc Blank Pickguard Sheet
4ply purple pearl /white/black/white PVC material,0.09 inch thickness
Color: Purple Pearl; Double layers protected film on top
Size:12 x17 inch (290x435mm)
$234
At a great price, very high-quality pickguard material. I have to construct my own pickguards since I prefer to change the control locations from the "stock" location when I make thinline partscasters.brief courseCreate a model. I use 1/4 "MDF. A little bit larger than the template, cut the pickguard blank. I work with a spiral-bladed scrollsaw. Using double-sided turners tape, attach the blank to the template, then press the two together. I wait an hour before routing and apply pressure with barbell weights. I use a 1/4 "To cut the edges at an angle and to size, use a 45 degree bit and a Whiteside spiral flush trim bit on a router table. To detach the guard from the template, I use a plastic auto trim tool. A helpful tip is to carefully sand the edge of the blade before cutting oneself.
4.3/5
3ply plastic made, 2.0-2.2mm(0.08-0.09 inch) thickness
Double layers protective films on the top, please remove it after you install
Package includes: 1Pc Bass Pickguard
10 mounting screw holes, with truss-rod notch.No screw holes for vintage style thumb rest or pickup cover
Fits a variety of 4 string Jazz Bass models: American, American Standard, American Vintage, Standard and Deluxe series Jazz Bass models (does not fit 5 string models).
$234
Decent product, altered the vibe on my bass. Had to perform some surgery to get it to fit, in part because it is a 5-string bass instead of a 4-string bass. It took a few minutes, but it fits and looks great now. I lay the original over the new one (the back is white), and I drew out the sections that needed trimming. I purchased a matte black one to match the tortoise shell one, so I will need to follow the same procedure with that. Overall, it's a fantastic product for the money, and the small amount of labor still makes the savings worthwhile. I'll probably purchase more.
4/5
Pickguard is made of plastic,it has plastic films which should be peeled off after installing
Thickness is about 2.2mm (+/- 0.2mm error, because different bulks materials might be varied a little different thickness)
Due to the wide variety of pickguards in the market,please be sure to verify the dimensions carefully before you order the item
Free pickguard mounting screws are included
This Pickguard fits USA/Mexican Fender Standard Jazz Bass,but not Fender Squier Jazz Bass or other types of Jazz Basses.If you have other types of J Bass,you may need to make a little modification to let it fit
$234
Okay, I'll admit that I had some reservations about the tortoise shell pickguard. As a result, I decided to give it a try for $9.99 rather than fork out $40–$60 for a genuine tortoise shell pickguard. No, it's not a tortoise shell pickguard in the true sense of the word, but tell me if you can tell from the picture. I was pleasantly impressed when I installed it on my newly constructed Jazz Bass because it looks pretty fantastic. Remember that I didn't have any pre-drilled holes that required to line up because this was a build. It's impossible for me to guarantee that the holes will align with a jazz bass that already has a pickguard attached, but for $10, it's worth a try. The main line is that I would suggest it as a decent quality pickguard.
4/5
13 holes mounting pickguards without truss rod notch. No holes for thumb rest or pickup cover.
4ply Pearl Parchment/Cream/White/Cream PVC material
Back foiled, 0.09 inch (2.2mm) thickness
Package included: 1 x Bass Pickguard
Fits American Precision Bass, American Standard and Mexico Standard models (after 1970s). Will not fit Squier, 5-string Precision Bass.
$234
For my 2018 Fender MIM 50's precision bass, I purchased the tortoise pickguard. It was a bit of a gamble to see whether it would fit because my bass arrived with a 10 hole gold anodized aluminum pickguard rather than the standard 13 hole plastic pickguard. With a few exceptions, the fit was good. I knew that I would need to drill three holes in my bass in order to fill all of the screw holes. Additionally, there is one hole where there is not enough "flesh" for the screw to grip onto because the edge of the control chamber is directly in the middle of the screw hole. The reason for this, in my opinion, is that the factory pickguard lacks a screw hole in this area and the cavity is carved somewhat differently. The general consensus is that this will fit a standard precision bass just well, but be aware that if you own a bass that isn't a 13-hole model, you might experience a few small screw position concerns that can be resolved by drilling a few pilot holes. I have no complaints about the overall quality. It's quite good and flat, the cut is precise and flawless, and it's unexpectedly thick and substantial. The main problem, and the only reason I didn't give the pickguard five stars, is that the faux tortoise shell used here is not the same as that used on a genuine Fender instrument. It is just printed on, as described by other reviewers. Although I don't notice any pixellation, the image lacks the depth of a "genuine" faux tortoise shell and is dull and flat. I would have ordered the solid black if I had known it would appear like this before making the purchase. In fact, I'll be getting the solid black, but in the meanwhile, this is plenty for my bass to continue playing.TL;DR: Quality is good, especially for the price. However, stick to simple colors and avoid tortoise shell designs.
3.9/5
Back foiled, Double layers protective film on top, please remove it after you install
13 holes mounting pickguards without truss rod notch. No holes for thumb rest or pickup cover.
Fits American Precision Bass, American Standard and Mexico Standard models (after 1970s). Will not fit Squier, 5-string Precision Bass.
Package included: 1 x Bass Pickguard
4ply PurplePearl /White/Black/White PVC material,0.09 inch (2.2mm) thickness
$234
For my 2018 Fender MIM 50's precision bass, I purchased the tortoise pickguard. It was a bit of a gamble to see whether it would fit because my bass arrived with a 10 hole gold anodized aluminum pickguard rather than the standard 13 hole plastic pickguard. A few outliers apart, the fit was good: I anticipated that three holes would need to be drilled in my bass in order to fill all of the screw holes. Additionally, there is one hole where there is not enough "flesh" for the screw to grip onto because the edge of the control chamber is directly in the middle of the screw hole. The reason for this, in my opinion, is that the factory pickguard lacks a screw hole in this area and the cavity is carved somewhat differently. The general consensus is that this will fit a standard precision bass just well, but be aware that if you own a bass that isn't a 13-hole model, you might experience a few small screw position concerns that can be resolved by drilling a few pilot holes. I have no complaints about the overall quality. It's quite good and flat, the cut is precise and flawless, and it's unexpectedly thick and substantial. The main problem, and the only reason I didn't give the pickguard five stars, is that the faux tortoise shell used here is not the same as that used on a genuine Fender instrument. It is just printed on, as described by other reviewers. Although I don't notice any pixellation, the image lacks the depth of a "genuine" faux tortoise shell and is dull and flat. I would have ordered the solid black if I had known it would appear like this before making the purchase. In fact, I'll be getting the solid black, but in the meanwhile, this is plenty for my bass to continue playing.TL;DR: Quality is good, especially for the price. However, stick to simple colors and avoid tortoise shell designs.
3.9/5
Back foiled, double layers protective film on top, please remove them after you install
Package included: 1 x P Bass Pickguard
Fits American Precision Bass, American Standard and Mexico Standard models (after 1970s). Will not fit Squier, 5-string Precision Bass
4ply White Pearl/White/Black/White PVC material, 0.09 inch (2.2mm) thickness
13 mounting screw holes ,without truss rod notch. No holes for thumb rest or pickup cover.
$234
For my 2018 Fender MIM 50's precision bass, I purchased the tortoise pickguard. It was a bit of a gamble to see whether it would fit because my bass arrived with a 10 hole gold anodized aluminum pickguard rather than the standard 13 hole plastic pickguard. A few outliers apart, the fit was good: I anticipated that three holes would need to be drilled in my bass in order to fill all of the screw holes. Additionally, there is one hole where there is not enough "flesh" for the screw to grip onto because the edge of the control chamber is directly in the middle of the screw hole. The reason for this, in my opinion, is that the factory pickguard lacks a screw hole in this area and the cavity is carved somewhat differently. The general consensus is that this will fit a standard precision bass just well, but be aware that if you own a bass that isn't a 13-hole model, you might experience a few small screw position concerns that can be resolved by drilling a few pilot holes. I have no complaints about the overall quality. It's quite good and flat, the cut is precise and flawless, and it's unexpectedly thick and substantial. The main problem, and the only reason I didn't give the pickguard five stars, is that the faux tortoise shell used here is not the same as that used on a genuine Fender instrument. It is just printed on, as described by other reviewers. Although I don't notice any pixellation, the image lacks the depth of a "genuine" faux tortoise shell and is dull and flat. I would have ordered the solid black if I had known it would appear like this before making the purchase. In fact, I'll be getting the solid black, but in the meanwhile, this is plenty for my bass to continue playing.TL;DR: Quality is good, especially for the price. However, stick to simple colors and avoid tortoise shell designs.
3.9/5
2.2MM thickness, 13 holes mounting pickguards without truss rod notch. 4ply Pvc material, Double layers protected film on top
Material: PVC
Color:pearl blue
Size: 360*250*2.2MM; Package Includes: 1 x bass pickguard
Fits American Precision Bass, American Standard and Mexico Standard models (after 1970s). Will not fit Squier, 5-string Precision Bass
$234
For my 2018 Fender MIM 50's precision bass, I purchased the tortoise pickguard. It was a bit of a gamble to see whether it would fit because my bass arrived with a 10 hole gold anodized aluminum pickguard rather than the standard 13 hole plastic pickguard. A few outliers apart, the fit was good: I anticipated that three holes would need to be drilled in my bass in order to fill all of the screw holes. Additionally, there is one hole where there is not enough "flesh" for the screw to grip onto because the edge of the control chamber is directly in the middle of the screw hole. The reason for this, in my opinion, is that the factory pickguard lacks a screw hole in this area and the cavity is carved somewhat differently. The general consensus is that this will fit a standard precision bass just well, but be aware that if you own a bass that isn't a 13-hole model, you might experience a few small screw position concerns that can be resolved by drilling a few pilot holes. I have no complaints about the overall quality. It's quite good and flat, the cut is precise and flawless, and it's unexpectedly thick and substantial. The main problem, and the only reason I didn't give the pickguard five stars, is that the faux tortoise shell used here is not the same as that used on a genuine Fender instrument. It is just printed on, as described by other reviewers. Although I don't notice any pixellation, the image lacks the depth of a "genuine" faux tortoise shell and is dull and flat. I would have ordered the solid black if I had known it would appear like this before making the purchase. In fact, I'll be getting the solid black, but in the meanwhile, this is plenty for my bass to continue playing.TL;DR: Quality is good, especially for the price. However, stick to simple colors and avoid tortoise shell designs.
3.7/5
Only fit genuine Music Man Stingray, Not fit OLP Stingray or Ernie Ball SUB, No truss rod.
Double layers protective film are on the top.
9 mounting screw holes, humbucker pickup routine.
Package includes: 1Pc Pickguard
3Ply Mint PVC, 0.094 inch (2.4mm) thickness.
$234
This is most likely the best pickguard you can get for between $9 and $10. The product appears to be of good quality; it was securely secured with two layers of plastic film, and all of the corners were neatly cut. Compared to, say, a WD or an OEM pickguard, it is slightly more flexible or flimsy, but once it is screwed down, you wouldn't know it. I did have to very slightly trim the neck pocket guard. After about two minutes, the screw holes and other details all matched up perfectly, and the guard flattened out nicely.I've made a lot of my own pickguards throughout the years, but now that they are so reasonably priced, I don't see the point. I can tell you from experience that there is not enough of a quality difference to justify the $30–$40 price difference for this same style pickguard elsewhere.
You can usually change a pickguard without removing the strings, but it's a good idea to remove them anyway. This way you won't accidentally scratch the guitar's finish or drop a string while you're working.
A pickguard is a piece of plastic or other material that is placed on the body of a guitar or other stringed instrument to protect the finish from being scratched by the picks. They are also used to change the look of the instrument. While pickguards can be purchased from many different places, it is also possible to make your own.
Pick guards can affect sound, but it really depends on the guitar and the player. If you have a really good guitar and you're a great player, the pick guard might not make much of a difference. But if you have a cheap guitar or you're not a very good player, the pick guard can make the guitar sound a lot better or a lot worse.
Picks can definitely get worn out over time! The wear and tear from playing can eventually take its toll, making the pick less effective at producing sound. If you notice your picks sounding dull or scratchy, it may be time to replace them.
The pickguard on a guitar is there to protect the finish on the body of the instrument. It should be thick enough to do its job, but not so thick that it affects the sound of the guitar.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on personal preference. Some guitarists prefer to finger pick because they feel it gives them more control over the sound. Others prefer to use a pick because they feel it allows them to play faster. Ultimately, it is up to the individual guitarist to decide which method works best for them.
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