Tone-Gard Differences

[Sweetpea44]

Quick question .... on the Tone-Gard website, there are two standard designs to choose from .... DecoGard and SunriseGard. Is the only difference between the two esthetics, or is there anything else different between them? I have an Eastman MD804 that I want to get one for and also a McClung armrest. Would either design work with the armrest? Thanks!

http://www.tone-gard.com/

[Dave LaBoone]

I have a tone-gard and a McClung and have no problems. As far as I know, the TG differences are aesthetic only.

I know you'll enjoy your new accessories!

[Tobin]

I'll second what Dave said. I think the designs are only different on the back where it doesn't touch the mandolin. Just different artistic designs.

I have a McClung armrest on with my ToneGard too, and they work together. I did have to relocate one of the pads on the ToneGard so it wouldn't interfere with the armrest bracket, but it was no biggie. The pad locations are not critical.

[hank]

I believe you can get the ToneGard in either style in one of two sizes. The older Gibsons needed a larger size. He will build you a custom design of your own out of a lighter tubing if wanted. The feather weight feel of my instrument before adding the Gard and arm rest is still missed at times.

[Paul Busman]

...The feather weight feel of my instrument before adding the Gard and arm rest is still missed at times.

It could be worse. You could be playing a resonator banjo...

[hank]

Good Morning Paul. You make an excellent point. The weight reduction is probably not very noticeable from Steel to Aluminum.