Manchester Guitar Tech
Bakelite Snake Head Pickguards
I had a request to make one of these so made a few whilst I was at it!
Bakelite Snakehead prototype pickguards
These pickguards are made from “Bakelite” sheet and lacquered in clear gloss nitrocellulose .
They’re made to fit replicas of Leo Fender’s 1949 “Snake head” prototype that he used to take around to clubs for artist to try. It is from this guitar that the Telecaster was developed.
Hi,
I understand you won’t make any more of these beauties.
But if you have a template, would you share it, so I can try to make one?
Thank you!
I downloaded the template from here I think https://www.tdpri.com/threads/snakehead-templates.987063/
Are there any of these available again? I would need just one. Laquered.
No I don’t have any sorry and have no plans to make more.
im after a fender bass vi bakelite gaurd? possible?
Sorry the pieces of material I have are not large enough
A long shot… but… have you any of these still for sale?
No but I could make some. How many do you need and lacquered or unlacquered?
Hi;
Sign me up. I’ll take one.
thanks
Morris
I sent my last one to Norway last week. Will make more when I have the time.
The pickguard arrived yesterday. Perfectly!
I would like to say how much I apreciated your very good work and kindness!
Thank you very, very much!