I took the pickguard off my new (to me) ES-347 while I was working on the pickups (I'll post more on that later). I can't decide whether to leave it off or put it back on. Ignore the visible wires in the f hole, I'll get those bundled out of the way. What do you think?
Which looks better - pickguard on or off?
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HeHasTheJazzHands
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As much as I love pickguards on my guitar, I say keep it off. Shows off all the burst. 
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matt3310
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On a paul I like them off usually, on that 347, I say on. Looks very nice either way!
Off.
David
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yeh i voted off. That black pick guard doesnt do it any justice
Depends on the guitar. Tell me which looks better...
the 2 without pick guards look better
On that guitar John, most definitely ON....
keef1367
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I love the way it looks either way, although I personally would keep the guard on buddy
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Another vote for off.
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Depends on the guitar. Tell me which looks better...
I'll take the finish on the left, on the flame in the middle please.......to go!
Depends on the guitar. Tell me which looks better...
all of the above.
the way my hand rests I'm not sure I could play w/out one for @ least a month.
my Rhoads LP definitely has to have a pickguard.
bvoris
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The only guitar I have a pick guard on is my V because its holds the wiring in place with the pots.
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Depends on the guitar. Tell me which looks better...
Does Gibson even get the concept of Book matching???????
Wiking
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I say on. A guitar always seems naked without one. And its functional too, for you can rest your pinkie on it.
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Always off for LP's and Hollowbodies
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Depends on the guitar. Tell me which looks better...
I like the color of the 1st one, but out of those 3 I like the one in the middle best. Nice flame, nickle hardware, pointers, nice looking trap inlays, darker rosewood board, amber switch tip...that baby has the vintage vibe that I just like...whether the pickguard is on it or not!
