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| Author: | Tim Mullin [ Fri May 15, 2020 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
I know quite well WHAT they are, a process developed by John Greven. Just about the only synthetic material I’ve used for over 12 years. The were available pre-made from LMII for many years, but I noticed when I bought one last fall the the selection was poor. Now it’s almost nonexistent. If John was still involved in making these, perhaps he just isn’t anymore and no one is taking over. They were pricy, but the best quality pickguard I’ve ever seen. It would be sad if they’re no more. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Fri May 15, 2020 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
That would be bad as I only have a few left. I loved that they were all unique. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Fri May 15, 2020 9:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
Same question. They were my favorites and to date only one vendor I have found with any kind of selection and mucho $$$. |
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| Author: | Glen H [ Fri May 15, 2020 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
I wish I knew also. I love the ones I used to get. The ones on the site just don’t cut it for me. Last guitar, I just ended up making my own, which is ok but not as nice as the old ones. |
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| Author: | Victor Seal [ Sat May 16, 2020 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
It looks like the process has been turned over to someone with a different technique or process. |
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| Author: | Tim Mullin [ Sat May 16, 2020 6:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
Victor Seal wrote: It looks like the process has been turned over to someone with a different technique or process. ??? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Sat May 16, 2020 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
Mario's are very nice and recommended. John was selling his business a few years ago not sure if he's still even in business. Mind you I don't know this is just what I've heard and read in the grape vine. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Sat May 16, 2020 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
I have made my own from Mario’s sheet stock and it’s nice but I liked John’s colors better. |
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| Author: | Bri [ Sat May 16, 2020 4:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
Pick guard? Willie don’t need no pick guard! |
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| Author: | klooker [ Sun May 17, 2020 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
Never dealt with these folks but maybe worth a look? http://www.tortoguard.com/index.html |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun May 17, 2020 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
Every time I see a picture of Willie's guitar I cringe. Its done and should be in a museum. I know its got history. I cannot imagine the work done it to keep it from buckling in on itself (which would be a shame). |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Mon May 18, 2020 2:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
Bri wrote: Pick guard? Willie don’t need no pick guard! https://www.stewmac.com/articles-and-vi ... uitar.html |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Mon May 18, 2020 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
I like Mario’s Turtleoid pickguards... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | nathanpeirson [ Mon May 18, 2020 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
I've contacted Lmii a couple times since Christmas asking about them. They told me they were still going to carry them but were working with a way to manufacture them...something about their process. Hmmm, StewMac's tortoloid are starting to look better. |
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| Author: | Bearcat [ Mon Jun 08, 2020 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What’s the story on Tor-tis pickguards? |
Hello Everyone!! One of the unfortunate ramifications of our virus-related reductions was a cease in production of the Tor-tis pickguards. We are back up to full staff now and hope to be producing them again later in the summer. Please check back! Thanks! Chris -Luthiers Mercantile |
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