Why is a Les Paul pickguard raised?

The floating pickguard is raised slightly on one side by metal support brackets and allows for the height to be adjusted to suit your playing position. It’s typically found on carved top solid body guitars, most famously seen on the Gibson Les Paul (they invented it back in 1909) and many LP Copies.

How much does a Gibson Melody Maker weigh?

This super light guitar weighs just 5.40 lbs.

Do you need a pickguard on a guitar?

Most guitars don’t need pickguards, because most people don’t harm their guitar with a pick. We make thousands of guitars without them each year, and people don’t have trouble. Even those with pickguards have them for cosmetic reasons.

What is the purpose of a pickguard?

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.

What are Gibson pickguards made of?

Pickguards fitted to acoustic guitars are usually made from thin (2 mm) sheets of plastic (such as PVC), attached with an adhesive just below the sound hole. The material should not be unduly thick or heavy since this might reduce vibration of the soundboard and alter the tone or volume of the instrument.

How can I tell what year my Gibson Les Paul was made?

The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we’ve been using since 2000.

Can I modify the pickguard for my Gibson® Les Paul®?

These standard model WD® Custom Pickguards for the Gibson® Les Paul® can be modified for any pickup or control configuration. If you do not see your specific model of Gibson® Les Paul® listed here, or would like additional modifications not available online, speak with one of our master craftsman directly via email at custompickguards@pickguards.

Are there pickguards for the Gibson Melody Maker & Epiphone Olympic?

This page features pickguards for Gibson Melody Maker & Epiphone Olympic Guitars. The Melody Maker was introduced in 1959 and was Gibson’ best selling guitar in the company’s “golden era”. The ones from the early 1960s have that fantastic neck shape, and are super lightweight Honduras Mahogany.

What if I don’t see my model of Gibson Les Paul® listed here?

If you do not see your specific model of Gibson® Les Paul® 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.

Is there a pickguard for a 1961 Melody Maker?

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, PLEASE PROVIDE A TRACING OF YOUR ORIGINAL GUARD OR ORDER WITHOUT SCREW HOLES. Thanks to Erik Epstein for letting us tool up from his beautiful 1961 Melody Maker! This page features pickguards for Gibson Melody Maker & Epiphone Olympic Guitars.