![]() The portion covered by the pickguard will discolor eventually, but we're generally talking in terms of years and it will probably still be noticeable. ![]() ![]() If it is an older guitar, you will get a difference, and it can be stark and there's not much you can do about it. If the guitar is relatively new, there won't be much top discoloration and hence, not much of a tan line. If you haven't seen it already, Frank Ford has a fine tutorial on the procedure:Īs Ford mentions, one thing to watch out for when you remove the pickguard is the "tan line." The top of a guitar will discolor with time, but the portion covered by the pickguard doesn't. Generally, the finish used on modern Epiphones is virtually bullet-proof, so a hair dryer and some naptha aren't going to screw it up. Most recently, I removed a factory pickguard from an Inspired by '64 Texan. Make sure you have the right tools handy and TAKE YOUR TIME. Being a lefty who plays upside down and hates the look of a righty pickguard on my guitars, I've lost count of the pickguards I've removed over the years. ![]()
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