I think thats the way to go. how come they dont come with a pick guard?
mines never had one. no screw holes in the body?
A lot of new Epi LPs come with a PG in the case / bag not fitted.A friend of mine has one of these and his also came without a pickguard or holes and he was peeved. He goes through spells of having the guard on for a few weeks then takes it off for a period before putting it back on.
I prefer them off, especially on this design however I prefer it on when it comes to my white custom.