H-530 Pickguard. Can't decide.

I made the decision to add a pickguard to my 535 last year after going six years without one.  But when my 535 was build, Heritage went away from the wooden pickguards and were using a single-ply ugly black pickguard that resembled but was nothing like the original style.

Heritage since changed the design completely, updated their hardware, and moved to a 5 ply B-W-B-W-B pickguard.  While I love it, I don't like there wasn't a Black & Cream option or gold hardware.  I may look into a different company for the right materials that match my guitar.  Hardware isn't as noticeable as the pickguard.

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Thank you so much, Dan from MojoAxe and, especially, skydog52 for your advice and tips regarding the pickguard and installation.
BTW, besides the pickguard, I made the following mods on my H-530 since I bought it last year:
- Amber knobs
- Amber switch tip
- Amber tuner knobs
- Tonepros bridge w/nylon saddles
- Bigsby
 

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JayLo said:
Thank you so much, Dan from MojoAxe and, especially, skydog52 for your advice and tips regarding the pickguard and installation.
BTW, besides the pickguard, I made the following mods on my H-530 since I bought it last year:
- Amber knobs
- Amber switch tip
- Amber tuner knobs
- Tonepros bridge w/nylon saddles
- Bigsby
 

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All the mods looks great, especially the pickguard. Did Paul tell you the trick of putting the little felt/rubber spacer under the front screw on the pickguard. I figured that out with mine, and I think it aligns much better with it. 

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My 535 looks great with and without.

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However, I do prefer it on.

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Unfortunately, only the older models got the wood guards.  While my 535 has an official Heritage pickguard, it needs a better suited.  My binding is cream, but the pickguard is black and white, not cream.  

 
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