DIY Electric Archtop Pickguard
Channel: Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars
Date: 2021-01-30

With the cracks, holes and fretboard issues addressed, how do we electrify this 1930's period correct vintage archtop without putting additional holes in the body?  The answer is in the pickguard.  Let's make a pickguard that will house the electronics that make the nondestructive hotrodding of this old archtop possible. 

Shout Out: 
Restavrant: https://restavrant.com

Resources:
Pickguard material: https://www.amazon.com/Musiclily-Pickguard-Material-Stratocaster-Telecaster/dp/B00FD216ZS

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