Tech Tip: How to Change a Pickguard on Acoustic Guitar

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @joelmarr6590
    @joelmarr6590 5 років тому +158

    Anyone else always imagine pick guards as solid plastic that didn't bend like this?

    • @UnknownUnknown-qv7yf
      @UnknownUnknown-qv7yf 5 років тому +3

      Joel Marr yes 😂

    • @techforever1970
      @techforever1970 5 років тому +15

      Joel Marr
      I always thought pick guards were imbedded into the wood itself, not glued on top 😂

    • @Uber_Versace
      @Uber_Versace 4 роки тому +11

      I learned the hard way that they come off
      To make a long story short I had a phone mount on my pick guard so I could run my guitar through effects and tune it and over time the weight of the phone ripped it off while I was playing it
      So just imagine a blonde 17 year old guy playing rock lobster then their phone crashes onto the ground and the you hear a pissy father in the background saying "what the hell was that"

    • @captainharloq8054
      @captainharloq8054 4 роки тому +2

      @@Uber_Versace loll😂😂
      I ripped my pickguard because of curiosity and for fun😂😂

    • @byEVxL
      @byEVxL 3 роки тому +2

      Mine fell off

  • @tallybann3782
    @tallybann3782 Рік тому +3

    Thank you, Ben .. Following, your detailed instructional, I managed to change and stick on a new pickguard satisfactorily .. God Bless. .. Stay Safe. 🙂👍🏻

  • @1tonofclay
    @1tonofclay 4 роки тому +3

    I like the trim of that guitar so much

  • @TMoody
    @TMoody 3 роки тому

    THANKS for showing and mentioning checking the new pickguard BEFORE removing the old one.

  • @Acidtwiztid
    @Acidtwiztid 4 роки тому +1

    Well done. Very thorough tutorial. I'm going to replace mine but I'm going to cut and keep part of the tape on the bottom to hold my pick. I'm not a fan of putting on the head and I Inbetween strings.

  • @Phodis
    @Phodis 4 роки тому +7

    Just removed a pickguard off a new guitar...
    All I did was fold a piece of A4 paper in half and wedge it underneath... done in no time... then removed the gunk.
    No way would I let a hair dryer anywhere near my guitar.... this way there was no heating/stressing etc etc
    as simple as can be :)

    • @deejay.s
      @deejay.s 4 роки тому

      Exactly, that direct heat can't be good... I, too just removed a pickguard off my new guitar. All I used was naphta (lighter fuel). Works like a charm to remove the glue residue.

    • @Phodis
      @Phodis 4 роки тому +1

      @@deejay.s ... Now the lighter fuel is a good idea LOL... I spent over an hr with soft sponges and palmolive detergent!!!... what a freaking mess!.. I will be sure to remember this for next time!. :)

    • @chrispatrick5715
      @chrispatrick5715 3 роки тому

      Ive taken off using a sheet of paper, too

  • @Majnun74
    @Majnun74 3 роки тому

    Just ordered a white Pickguard for my Epiphone J-200! Going to follow the instructions in this video👌

  • @Trauzzinator
    @Trauzzinator 4 роки тому +5

    What kind of oil is that? What brand?

  • @Mikem-mq2hh
    @Mikem-mq2hh 4 роки тому +7

    great video...most important point....DON'T REMOVE THE ADHESIVE BACKING ALL THE WAY WHEN PUTTING ON THE NEW PICK GUARD.

    • @Hunter_28-38
      @Hunter_28-38 2 роки тому

      why do u have to? i’m doing mine rn

    • @tetutahiwilson7268
      @tetutahiwilson7268 Рік тому

      ​@@Hunter_28-38itll make it harder for you to get it straight

  • @tomblobasjamesc.mccollum1740

    That pic guard did not look too bad when it came off, it looked very straight and it didn't look like it curled. Could it be reused on another guitar? Would it need some sort of adhesive backing, what would you recommend for that?

  • @OurBackwoodsHomestead
    @OurBackwoodsHomestead 2 роки тому

    I have a new satin finished Takamine guitar will a new self adhesive pickguard go on without using a cleaner on it?
    Good video!

  • @gutbucket260
    @gutbucket260 4 роки тому +5

    The moles on your wrist are in the shape of the Big Dipper constellation.

  • @Chino-cz8he
    @Chino-cz8he 4 роки тому +3

    How do I take the pickguard off of a guitar with no finish just the wood

  • @bloodybones63
    @bloodybones63 2 роки тому +1

    Mine ended up across the hole because we played a drinking game . We'd take a drink every time he said "umh". lol Good video, I'm going to do this.

  • @Jesse3736
    @Jesse3736 2 роки тому

    If you want to remove a pickguard off a brand new Taylor, is the finish underneath the pickguard ruined by the adhesives of the pickguard? I have a 327e and would maybe prefer to not have a pickguard at all.

  • @petestaint8312
    @petestaint8312 2 роки тому

    Excellent video! Thanks for posting. 👍

  • @markrobinson891
    @markrobinson891 2 роки тому +1

    I’m pretty intimidated doing most anything on my beautiful Martin. I do want to change the pick guard from black to TS. removed some plastic letters off of the rear hatch on my car with thin fishing line. It slipped under the pieces and and pulled both ends slightly sawing back and forth. It made the job very easy. What do you think of that method? I’ll probably pay my local luthier anyway.

    • @usamanasher3900
      @usamanasher3900 Рік тому

      I am really hoping people do this for guitars that wouldn't cost more than 150 to 200 max. I personally would never do it to a Martin myself. I'd take it to a professional, to be honest.

  • @GuitarSlinger2112
    @GuitarSlinger2112 4 роки тому +2

    upvoting for the Banjo Ben Hot Pink signature hair dryer.

  • @jkssr1885
    @jkssr1885 2 роки тому

    thanks going to try it.

  • @bastipenaranda9895
    @bastipenaranda9895 5 років тому +3

    I love your guitar songs and im your new subscriber!

  • @chuchuchip
    @chuchuchip 2 роки тому

    How about using Goo Gone for the glue residue? It's made for that.

  • @trkish_Dlit3
    @trkish_Dlit3 5 років тому +1

    Thoughts on orange oil/windez to break down residue?

  • @kevinmillardclassicrocksol529
    @kevinmillardclassicrocksol529 5 місяців тому

    why didn't you namer what you sprayed on to remove glue ????

  • @ricardbennett6487
    @ricardbennett6487 Рік тому

    Thanks, man!!

  • @mdhamilton
    @mdhamilton 5 років тому

    You are amazing! Great job! I have subscribed. Can’t wait to see more of your vids. Thanx

  • @nmmer879
    @nmmer879 3 роки тому

    Is the lemon oil the same as the oil you use on your fretboard?

  • @HDA_III
    @HDA_III 4 роки тому +2

    How much for the hairdryer?

  • @iggypop1011
    @iggypop1011 4 роки тому

    How many time did You spent with the hair dryer ?

  • @Xxmeca421xX
    @Xxmeca421xX 3 роки тому

    I changed mine using a heat gun on low and removed the glue with rubbing alcohol. I tried "goo gone" and it helped but alcohol works fine with a credit card. Gotta go there's a deer walking towards me at 11pm while I'm on my porch.. I live in the City lol

  • @magregorswift5189
    @magregorswift5189 4 роки тому +1

    Great help video thanks..👍

  • @IvanDeTJ
    @IvanDeTJ 3 роки тому

    Very helpful! Thanks!!

  • @thebruce1978
    @thebruce1978 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this Bill, I'm on mine now.

    • @BanjoBen
      @BanjoBen  4 роки тому +3

      If I see Bill, I'll tell him! Good luck!

    • @thebruce1978
      @thebruce1978 4 роки тому

      I got guard off no problem. As stated, very pernicity getting the gum off, but I used beard oil which seemed to work ok? Just waiting on my new white pearl guard coming to set of my blue acoustic. I'll incorporate a white pearl trus cover to.

    • @groberti
      @groberti 4 роки тому

      @@thebruce1978 I think any oil can work if it does not hurt the guitar's finish

  • @Spawny500
    @Spawny500 3 роки тому

    Beginner here. There was a sticker over the hole in the guitar. Am I supposed to remove that?

  • @chrishmmm2202
    @chrishmmm2202 2 роки тому

    Great video- I followed your method and it was an easy job. Though, I did get a few blisters rubbing the glue off 😆

  • @tyroneshoelace4872
    @tyroneshoelace4872 5 років тому +2

    Question on this; don't you still see the pencil marks when finished? That would make me crazy seeing that forever.

    • @desmo5514
      @desmo5514 2 роки тому

      Maybe you could put a piece of masking tape instead of pencil mark ?

  • @superfuzzbigmuff8262
    @superfuzzbigmuff8262 4 роки тому

    I have a guitar, open pores, can i do this? Guitar is Cort AD810

  • @choo1030
    @choo1030 4 роки тому

    Isn't it better to somehow close the hole before using hair dryer? Like with tape idk.

  • @fuchsia5899
    @fuchsia5899 4 роки тому

    Would a regular size pickguard fit on my 3/4 size acoustic

    • @groberti
      @groberti 4 роки тому

      Is the soundhole smaller as well on those or is it just the body?

    • @fuchsia5899
      @fuchsia5899 4 роки тому

      Grobee I think the sound holes are the same, I only own a 3/4

    • @groberti
      @groberti 4 роки тому

      @@fuchsia5899 I think it should be fine then

    • @smolchungus9213
      @smolchungus9213 4 роки тому

      @@groberti hey umm I have an oval-ish sound hole I don't know the term for it and this might sound stupid but how do i measure it so I know the perfect fit when I buy a pickguard

  • @BojanTomicMusicChannel
    @BojanTomicMusicChannel 2 роки тому +5

    I have removed the pickguard from my acoustic guitar without using a hair dryer. Maybe some pickguards are more difficult to remove with just a chisel, scalpel or similar tools, but mine came off without any problems. I carefully lifted the edge with a scalpel and then used a flathead screwdriver to help peel it off. It literally took me 30 seconds. Maybe this helps someone!

  • @StubertStudios
    @StubertStudios Місяць тому

    I think guitars look so much better without pick guards, i wish manufactures offered the choice as standard

  • @zayangaming5323
    @zayangaming5323 Рік тому +2

    Good instruments all about looks it doesn't matter what it sounds like 💀

  • @jacquelinebell2949
    @jacquelinebell2949 3 роки тому

    thank you

  • @ezzyel6898
    @ezzyel6898 3 роки тому

    Thank u so much

  • @hernandez4071
    @hernandez4071 4 роки тому

    thank you great video l

  • @benperea8483
    @benperea8483 5 років тому +4

    Fantastic video! Very informative! Very talented! You make it look easy but......can you do "Yo Yo" tricks ??? Lol Thank you for sharing.

  • @nocaster51
    @nocaster51 4 роки тому +3

    That heat, just like sitting by a campfire, can bump your top and ruin your guitar. I wouldn't do it.

  • @friedhelmp.9217
    @friedhelmp.9217 5 років тому +3

    I think, it's better, to turn away the strings, before I'd remove the old guard.

  • @yonitznkc
    @yonitznkc 3 роки тому

    Nice! Less than 40-min., I s’pose?
    I love making my own wooden pickguards, so I’m fixin’ on doing this to my current project.
    Thank-you, Ben.

  • @platypaty5007
    @platypaty5007 Рік тому

    If just removing mine cause do finger style and never needed it 😅

  • @grahamhay44
    @grahamhay44 4 роки тому

    Brilliant vid, thanks

  • @bastipenaranda9895
    @bastipenaranda9895 5 років тому +3

    Hello ben? I have a little problem, please help me, i have a silver pick trial on your site, will it be auto recharge? Please help ben i dont have enough money to pay that im sorry....

    • @BanjoBen
      @BanjoBen  5 років тому +2

      First, a silver pick membership is a free membership-there is no charge. Second, if you have questions, please email at membersupport@banjobenclark.com ...thanks!

    • @bastipenaranda9895
      @bastipenaranda9895 5 років тому +2

      Thanks i really appreciate it man i love your vids! And i learn a song from your teaching!..

    • @noelgandy7008
      @noelgandy7008 5 років тому +1

      The new pickguard is out of line with the rosette bad refit

  • @ronaldwilliams2162
    @ronaldwilliams2162 3 роки тому

    The guard looks slightly warped...🤔

  • @lisavento7474
    @lisavento7474 2 роки тому

    brand new Taylor peeled off easily BUT LEFT a "tan line"! surprised but hey, I'm going to sand it and do pyrography image before a nice finish so who cares but still, NEW guitars shouldn't have a tan line.

  • @Akhirahhh
    @Akhirahhh 4 роки тому

    Thx man! :D

  • @jordanfeuring9810
    @jordanfeuring9810 Рік тому

    Windex also works great for removing glue.

    • @aidanr444
      @aidanr444 10 місяців тому

      Don't listen to random suggestions about glue-removing solvents. Your guitar may have a finish which will be damaged by alcohol-based liquids.

    • @BryanClark-gk6ie
      @BryanClark-gk6ie 7 місяців тому

      Heat the adhesive back up and stick masking tape to it' pull up and it's removed.
      This is the method I've used to remove adhesive left behind from decals and emblems in the body shop and have used it on several guitars also.
      Like he said' some solvents can harm the finish.

  • @dominikschaffer
    @dominikschaffer 4 роки тому

    what about nitro lacquered guitars ??

  • @Pluto-jj6vr
    @Pluto-jj6vr 4 роки тому

    Looks?

  • @Believer1427
    @Believer1427 3 роки тому +3

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    • @Believer1427
      @Believer1427 2 роки тому +1

      @Jeepers Creepers it was a pleasure. May God bless you

  • @flylippfantom8425
    @flylippfantom8425 3 роки тому

    I have taken off a few. A plastic credit card works well to scrape it. Never use a razor blade
    Decals on cars come of the paint the same way. Again never a razor blade. A razor blade is ok on glass

  • @stevechance4422
    @stevechance4422 3 роки тому +2

    It's crooked 😌😰👻

  • @berrytunes
    @berrytunes 3 роки тому +4

    Advance to 5 minutes into the video to when he actually starts.

  • @aidanr444
    @aidanr444 10 місяців тому

    "Prably ain't a whole latta people irnin' thar clothes these days"
    Hee haw
    How many guitar nerds have a hair dryer though?

  • @tfdharley1360
    @tfdharley1360 5 років тому +3

    No disrespect intended, but I replaced a pickguard on my guitar because I was appalled at the disregard to the beautiful rosette being covered up and the sloppy alignment. If you are going to spend that much time doing the work, make it perfect by trimming it to the proper radius and pay tribute to the artwork of the inlays.

    • @lpjbird
      @lpjbird 4 роки тому

      Really, if it don't align perfectly with the rosette lines you've wasted your time. Something like that would drive a person crazy!!!

  • @Bazo_watches
    @Bazo_watches 2 роки тому

    The ancient pickguard was better fitted

  • @metalguyn
    @metalguyn 3 роки тому +1

    It is crooked as hell! doesn't match the radius.

  • @deanmashburn6829
    @deanmashburn6829 2 роки тому

    I have never heard anyone say a guitar is more about looks than sound I don't know where you got that from but you are so wrong

  • @jennyomalley7634
    @jennyomalley7634 Рік тому

    It's not stright

  • @darkchoco6807
    @darkchoco6807 4 роки тому +1

    I'm just here to know the purpose of this pickguard

    • @dereckrandell2458
      @dereckrandell2458 4 роки тому +2

      I think the clue is in the name, Pickguard, or are you just playing with me.

    • @darkchoco6807
      @darkchoco6807 4 роки тому +1

      @@dereckrandell2458 nope, total beginner here. I had no idea what's the use of it. And, yes. Pick guard. Pick. Guard. It is in the name but I just.. Really didn't knew what to guard. I just knew it was to protect the finishing on the guitar.

    • @dereckrandell2458
      @dereckrandell2458 4 роки тому +2

      @@darkchoco6807 You've answerd your own question there, bravo😁

    • @mt-nv4jd
      @mt-nv4jd 3 роки тому +2

      @@darkchoco6807 The tortoise type pickguard, being essentially the same material as the pick, extends the life of the pick, saving you potentially thousands of dollars in pick replacement costs.

    • @darkchoco6807
      @darkchoco6807 3 роки тому

      @@mt-nv4jd oohhhh okmokk

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    พูดอะไรวะฟังไม่รู้เรื่อง

  • @francisdescoteaux7454
    @francisdescoteaux7454 3 роки тому

    This guy really said sound doesn’t matter🤣🤡

  • @sypex_gg
    @sypex_gg 4 роки тому

    what do you mean a good instrument only needs good looks, who gives a rats ass what it sounds like! BS! SOUND QUALITY MATTERS THE MOST!

    • @BanjoBen
      @BanjoBen  4 роки тому

      I honestly do not know what you're talking about, haha.

    • @finjo9673
      @finjo9673 4 роки тому

      It was a joke dude. He was being sarcastic.