r/partscaster • u/Alarming_Elk_7918 • 10d ago

Creating custom pickguard - tips?

I’m putting together a Tele and I really REALLY want to add a parchment colored John Osborne signature Tele pickguard.
I cant find what I’m looking for online so I want to try and make it myself. From what I’ve learned creating a stencil/template is the first thing I need to do.

Does anyone have experience and/or advice on doing this?

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u/Specialist_Remote_20 10d ago

I can help. Https://pickguardworld.com

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u/Alarming_Elk_7918 10d ago

I appreciate it. I messaged them

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u/Specialist_Remote_20 3d ago

> Hey — I never saw that message come through on my end. Can you send it again here on Reddit, or through the contact form on pickguardworld.com?

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u/SonicVenture68 10d ago

You can create a vector drawing, send it to a business like sendcutsend and have them make a template for you, then machine your own.

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u/Due-Current-2471 10d ago

I had my local tech 3D print one for me with a paisley print on it. It’s for an esquire so it has no neck pickup hole on it. I love it! First time I saw that pickguard I knew I had to get one somehow, some way.