Does anybody else loves his Starla...

[Gtrbldr]

...but wishes the pickup selector was located some place else?

I love that guitar, use it all the time in church, where it is a nice different flavour from all the gretsches and telecasters. Nice and cutting, yet warm and plays great. However the pickup selector is a little cumbersome. No matter how I place the bigsby arm, it is always in the way. I would love to get a scratch guard where the PU switch is located in a more traditional (read Stratocaster) position.

Does anybody know where to get a scratch guard that fits that bill? It is an core, not an s2

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

I miss my Starla big time. I definitely want another Core one day. If you can part with the pickguard you should be able to get one made. I’d prefer a toggle vs blade

 

[Mike J.]

Can't help you with your questions, but a Starla is what started my search for a PRS. My local music store had a few used PRS guitars in stock with a Starla being one of them. Never played a PRS before and after playing it for a few minutes I thought I need to pursue this whole PRS thing further because of how well it played. I didn't buy it because I don't like jumping at the first thing I find. Like to take my time, ask questions and do some homework before buying. Got a Vela but the Starla paved the way.

 

[11top]

I’m a big fan of mine. I don’t mind the selector switch position, but not crazy about the pups though.

One of my prettiest guitars.

 

[11top]

...but wishes the pickup selector was located some place else?
I would love to get a scratch guard where the PU switch is located in a more traditional (read Stratocaster) position.


Does anybody know where to get a scratch guard that fits that bill? It is an core, not an s2

Mojoaxe.com will probably make a custom one for you. You may have to send yours as a template.

 

[Gtrbldr]

I’m a big fan of mine. I don’t mind the selector switch position, but not crazy about the pups though.

One of my prettiest guitars.

Yeah, I have seen that one. The PRS version of the Starla . And looking gorgeous.

I live in Europe and am not planning on sending the scratch guard overseas, but the idea might indeed be worth exploring. There are enough custom shops close to where I live. Could make one myself as well, but don't really have the time to do so with a 4 year old running around and working a very busy job.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I’m a big fan of mine. I don’t mind the selector switch position, but not crazy about the pups though.

One of my prettiest guitars.

Could use some time in the sun.

 

[11top]

Could use some time in the sun.

See all that black $hit around the outline? I keep in in a darkroom.

 

[11top]

I live in Europe and am not planning on sending the scratch guard overseas, but the idea might indeed be worth exploring. There are enough custom shops close to where I live. Could make one myself as well, but don't really have the time to do so with a 4 year old running around and working a very busy job.

You probably could sketch the outline and supply that rather than the actual pickguard.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

I’m a big fan of mine. I don’t mind the selector switch position, but not crazy about the pups though.

One of my prettiest guitars.

That’s just not fair.

I don’t really know what is not fair about it, but, it’s just not fair.