It's on again...

Bellycaster

robgilmo said:

Thats a lovely lovely thing, on is the way on this one, Black then off, they dont look right on a Black LP.

I think this Black one is heavenly though, I like the Black/Cream contrast on the Guard, Pick Up Rings and Poker Chip and the Vol/Tone Knobs are great.

https://www.soundsgreatmusic.com/products/gibson-les-paul-standard-ebony-left-hand-second-hand-inc-case?variant=16314388611185&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr9XCtrWU4gIVabvtCh22jgGlEAkYGyABEgKPB_D_BwE

Don't know much about what Gibson have offered over the years with their Black LP's, I don't like the all Black Ebony ones. I like the contrast like the one in the link.

I used to dismiss a lot of Black Guitars until I realised it was the colour of what goes with it could make a world of difference.

Sorry to bore you with that, it's just me recognising those Eureka Moments

Henrytwang

Both on and off look good, it’s down to personal choice. I guess that I really should try the pick guard on my 2016 LP Standard to see what it looks like. It came in the case and I’ve never attempted to fit it.

Neil

Always on.

It's classed as a finger plate, and I need it on a carved top guitar to rest my pinky.

Your R8 is absolutely gorgeous @terada ;

sawyer

I like them on but my 03 has no holes drilled for the pickguard that came in the case. I can't bring myself to take a drill to it:( Still looks great so no hardship