Bad fitting pickguard on a LPC……….

• Apr 19, 2015

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JohnnyAquanet

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Hey I just got this realy clean 73 LPC and the pickguard has gaps around the pickups. Like the cut out for the pickups don't match up very well. What do you guys think, Is it common for a early 70s LPC?is this an after market pickguard?

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• Apr 19, 2015

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guitplayer

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Like you said its clean. No reason in particular someone would remove the original PG.
But that one looks a little like a repro.
Not sure. Bottom side of PG should have mold marks....?

 

• Apr 19, 2015

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garywright

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repro

 

• Apr 20, 2015

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JohnnyAquanet

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The back is black with no shine. The white on it is old and yellowed looking. I'v collected Gibson's for years and had lots of LP's from all eras. It looks authentic but just dosent fit around the pickups perfectly. But all opinions are welcome, I'm just throwing the question out there.

Has any seen other Gibson pickguards that fit this way?

 

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• Apr 21, 2015

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More than likely a repro but who cares cause that is one sweet LPC! I'm a pick guard off guy anyway. Enjoy the guitar!

 

• Apr 23, 2015

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Hard to say, could be repro, but i am not 100% sure. Very nice Custom btw., do you like the tone?

 

• Apr 23, 2015

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JohnnyAquanet

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The tone is really rich and full. I'v had 6 other LPC made in the latter 70s but this one being a 73 seems allot nicer.

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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The original PG on my 73 has a gap like yours at the neck pickup. Norlin quality control at its best.

 

• Apr 24, 2015

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Billy Porter

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kharrison said:

The original PG on my 73 has a gap like yours at the neck pickup. Norlin quality control at its best.

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I’m sure I read within a thread in the vintage section that it was also common on 50s Les Pauls

TW59 or one of the vintage guys may confirm