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Conference napalm::guitar

Title:GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion
Notice:Discussion of the finer stringed instruments
Moderator:KDX200::COOPER
Created:Thu Aug 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3280
Total number of notes:61432

3206.0. "mail order for accessories ?" by ASABET::pelkey.ogo.dec.com::pelkey (professional hombre) Wed Jun 12 1996 08:05

I want (Actually need) to replace the pickgaurd on
my Sheraton.  (I *HATE* that ridiculus E on the plate..)

So tell me some mail order places I can call, give em
a credit card, and get rid of that peice of foo-bar
pickgaurd the sheraton came with !


tanks boyths...

/r

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3206.1Good luckSSDEVO::LAMBERTWe ':-)' for the humor impairedWed Jun 12 1996 10:2115
   You'll probably need a catalog.  I've found that these places (Musician's
   Friend, AMS, etc) are real particular about what they carry.  (I hope a
   Gibson pickguard will work for your purposes, if you get my drift...)

   "Guitar Parts Accessories", etc, are great if you want to build your own
   axe, but don't carry many "replacement" parts.

   If you just want to start calling 800 #s there's a "mail order dealers"
   note way back there somewhere.

   But, if you *do* find a source, I'm looking for a truss rod cap nut for a
   Hohner fretless bass...

   -- Sam

3206.2ASABET::pelkey.ogo.dec.com::pelkeyprofessional hombreWed Jun 12 1996 11:118
I think there's a cat. named TRW...  but I'm not really
sure...

thought someone may offer it!

let ya all know what's up..

/r
3206.3SSDEVO::LAMBERTWe ':-)' for the humor impairedWed Jun 12 1996 16:568
   Well, TRW is like, um, TRW in that they're a conglomerate that owns
   companies that make _everything_.  It's the same TRW that makes miltary
   electronics, machine tools, etc.

   BTW, I found a Fender truss rod nut that will fit after I tap it out...

   -- Sam

3206.4ASABET::pelkey.ogo.dec.com::pelkeyprofessional hombreThu Jun 13 1996 07:265
Yea, wrong name...  I thiks it's acutally WD or,, DW,,,  ???




3206.5clap on, clap off.MILKWY::JACQUESTue Jun 18 1996 11:5319
    WD is one company that makes "replacement" parts. I've had mixed
    experiences with replacement parts. Some fit perfectly, and some
    don't fit at all. Allparts, and Stewart McDonald are other sources
    for replacement parts. Chandler is also in this market, although 
    I'm not sure if they are as heavy into parts as they used to be.
    
    I would imagine the only suitable replacement would be a pickgaurd
    off a Gibson 335/345/355. There are 2 differant versions of the
    335 gaurd. The old original style pickgaurd used on early semi's
    was longer than the newer style gaurd. I think the one you want
    is a remake of the old (longer) one. 
    
    BTW, what exactly do you find so objectionable about the Epiphone
    symbol? John Lee Hooker doesn't seem to mind the one on his Sheritan.
    If this is just painted on, you could remove the paint very easily
    with some Mcguire's polish #4. Once you remove the logo, polish
    with Mcguires #7 and it will restore the shine. 
    
	Mark
3206.6ASABET::pelkey.ogo.dec.com::pelkeyprofessional hombreTue Jun 18 1996 11:557
Actually, got word from Epiphone that the logo is
only screened on, and should come off with either 
rubbing compound or a detergent...

I'll try it sometime...

/r
3206.7McGuires is rubbing compound. MILKWY::JACQUESTue Jun 18 1996 14:514
    McGuires is essentially a mild rubbing compound available in several
    differant grades. I doubt that detergent will budge the logo. 
    
    Mark
3206.8ASABET::pelkey.ogo.dec.com::pelkeyprofessional hombreTue Jun 18 1996 15:025
Cool!  I'll check out the hardware store tonight!

Can't wait to eradicate the E!!!!


3206.9While you're at it, might wanna change the oil!MILKWY::JACQUESTue Jun 18 1996 15:584
    You're better off checking in Auto Parts stores. McGuires is an
    automotive product. CAP and/or ADAP generally carry it.
    
    Mark
3206.10spell checkerRICKS::CALCAGNIjust back'in over the catsWed Jun 19 1996 10:222
    it's spelled Maguiars, isn't it?
    
3206.11Spellin aint my stronng suteMILKWY::JACQUESWed Jun 19 1996 12:544
    I think we're both wrong, but before I say any more, let me check.
    I'll post the correct name tomorow.
    
    Mark
3206.12Great stuff - Walmart has someOCTAVE::VIGNEAULTMinister of chilesThu Jun 20 1996 05:525
    
    Correct spelling is Meguiars.  Best polish/waxes on the market imho.
    I use nothing but Meguiars on my car.
    
     Lv
3206.13ASABET::pelkey.ogo.dec.com::pelkeyprofessional hombreThu Jun 20 1996 07:5416
I picked up some rubbing compound last night, (couldn't
find any McGuires.  It was slow going at first, but I 
wound up using a little bit of scouring powder with the 
compound, and that got the logo off the pickguard.

Then used a clean cloth with the rubbing compound to 
remove the surface scratches the scouring powder left, 
after that, I used some polish to smooth it all out..

Surprisingly enough, the log *IS* gone, and the
pickguard didn't take too much of a beating in the
process....    You really can't tell the logo was
there, or that it was taken off with an abbrasive.

Cool!