Are Ibanez RG pickguards interchangeable?

Are Ibanez RG pickguards interchangeable?

These standard model WD® Custom Pickguards for the Ibanez® RG® guitars can be modified for any pickup or control configuration..

Why do some guitars not have pickguards?

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.

Can you replace pickguards?

Replacing your pickguard is a relatively simple undertaking, but as with any guitar mod, it’s important to plan ahead by having the right tools and understanding each step of the operation.

Why do some guitars have pickguards?

Pickguards are designed to protect the front of your guitar’s body from damage with the pick. They have little to no effect on the sound of a guitar. Most guitars have pickguards because they are great at protecting your guitar from scratches, as they can be easily replaced, and they add a touch of flair to the design.

Are pickguards needed?

Pickguards are used to protect the finish of your guitar. If you play with a pick and want to preserve the finish of the guitar then a pickguard is necessary. If you don’t use a pick and/or don’t mind minor scratches or signs of wear from strumming a pickguard isn’t strictly necessary.

Should you remove pickguard?

Because most new guitars and basses come with a protective film of clear plastic covering the pickguard. This film protects the pickguard during shipping and retail display. It’s this thin film that looks worn and faded, not the pickguard itself, and it’s meant to be removed.

What is the point of a pickguard?

The main purpose of the pickguard is to protect the guitar’s finish from being scratched by the nails of the picking hand, as it was included on guitars not played with a plectrum. The pick does not normally contact that part of the guitar when used correctly.

Does a pickguard affect tone acoustic?

Can a pickguard change the way a solidbody sounds? The answer is yes, but it turns out to be more complex than the reason for an acoustic. The more resonant or “alive” a guitar is, the more a pickguard can affect its natural tone, and thus, the amplified sound.

Can you put a pickguard on a guitar that doesn’t have one?

Yes, and the pickguard will cover the holes they left. However, you need to bear in mind that if the fretboard overhangs its heel, like this: You will need to cut some space out of the pickguard in order to get it to fit under or around that overhang. Otherwise the neck won’t fit on the guitar.