Tortoiseshell Pickguard Repair Or Replace?

[Stu78]

The top layer of my tortoiseshell pickguard on my Jaguar has peeled off! Although the guard looks fine i've noticed the red pigment rubbing off on my hand.

Can I spray clear laquer to seal it again? I'm looking at a custom cut replacement at £50 but would rather see if I could save the original first.

Any thoughts folks???

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

The top layer of my tortoiseshell pickguard on my Jaguar has peeled off! Although the guard looks fine i've noticed the red pigment rubbing off on my hand.

Can I spray clear laquer to seal it again? I'm looking at a custom cut replacement at £50 but would rather see if I could save the original first.

Any thoughts folks???
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Perhaps nitrocellulose lacquer, since this is the same material that the pick guard is made from ? However 50 pounds for a pick guard seems unrealistic, excessive, far beyond what would be a fair price.
Fender should have the replacement parts, $49 = 38.65

Fender American Pro Jaguar Pickguard Tortoise Shell 0992194001 099-2194-001

Fender American Pro Jaguar Pickguard Tortoise Shell 0992194001 099-2194-001

darrenriley.com

 

[Stu78]

Perhaps nitrocellulose lacquer, since this is the same material that the pick guard is made from ? However 50 pounds for a pick guard seems unrealistic, excessive, far beyond what would be a fair price.
Fender should have the replacement parts, $49 = 38.65

Fender American Pro Jaguar Pickguard Tortoise Shell 0992194001 099-2194-001

Fender American Pro Jaguar Pickguard Tortoise Shell 0992194001 099-2194-001

darrenriley.com

Thanks, sounds like a plan regarding the laquer.

Unfortunately however, most aftermarket pickguards don't fit the Squire Vintage Modified Series hence why I was going to get one custom cut from the original. There are also 3 slightly different configurations of pickguard as the VM Series jags were made in batches. The hole spacings are different. It's been such a pita trying to get one that fits I figuired i'd best repair it or get it custom cut. I kind of want a tight fit as well in relation to the chrome control plates.

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[Stu78]

First coat! So far so good, fingers crossed I can keep a steady hand and avoid any drips and the like.

 

[Stu78]

Mmh, unfortunately the lacquer only highlighted the fact the red pigment was wearing off. Ended up getting the custom cut guard after all. Glad I did, fits perfectly and looks the business.

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Mmh, unfortunately the lacquer only highlighted the fact the red pigment was wearing off. Ended up getting the custom cut guard after all. Glad I did, fits perfectly and looks the business. View attachment 101237View attachment 101239

Looks fantastic though!!!!

 

[Stu78]

Looks fantastic though!!!!

Thanks man, the 4 ply defo looks classier than the original 3 ply Squier one.