So I got an old 1957 Duo Sonic project and its turning out really well.
I got a pickgurad off of eBay for fairly cheap, from 1957. It has been sanded, so it no longer has the "anodized" tint, and is just bare aluminum, and has a hole drilled next to the 3 way switch. witch is the same size hole as it.

So, my question is..

How do I restore the pickguards anodized look, and is their something I could use for the hole to perhaps give me some more versatility with the electronics? I mean, two pickups, and a three way, obviously make the most sense, but is their some other component I could put in it?

Here is a link to the wiring schematic that I will be using. Picture this, plus another hole for another 3 way switch, about an inch from it.


http://zeus.lunarpages.com/~jimshi2/wir ... sonic1.jpg

Yikes, nobody has any input? I'm sure their are some guitar tech junkies out their..

How about this;

Two, "on-off-on" switches, to be wired like a jagstang.

And what will the difference be if I use an "on-on-on" switch..

I love the Duos! The ONLY way I'd consider doing this is to original specs. There is a diagram here: http://www.shortscale.org/wiki/images/3/31/Duosonic1.jpg

Yours is from the second year. That diagram is the first year.

Thats the same diagram I posted. And would you have any knowledge for the switch's question I asked about?