Pickguard question for Fret and the Boys.

I posted that I recently bought a 1973 D35. I the guitar and I are growing fond of each other I go to it the most.

Already had a pro reset the saddle which was lifting. Many homemade jobs were done to this guitar. Waist binding on the little e side on the back of the guitar (what’s on your lap when seated) was repaired but ugly. To my guys credit he said paraphrasing “yeah it’s ugly but solid. There is a crack repaired also. I can’t cleat it because it’s solid and I’d make another crack probably. Play it til it breaks. I’ll be here.”

Now onto my pickguard. The 1970’s d35 had the thick solid black pickguard. They always potato chip up and need replacement. Mine is no different. But another homemade jobs done not tht long ago it appears. Also used a crappy 5 buck pickguard precut in China probably. You can see a “tan line” and the radius of the guard does not match the rosette.

I’d love to buy a nice pickguard probably black to keep original. But more quality. Then wondering what all is involved in removal and replacing?

Myself. And the work involved. Not scared of tedious work. Just scared of shitty work.

Luthier. I will ask him but what will the job run. I believe I see a small crack peaking out from under on the outer edge of the guard. Not the “b-string crack” more lateral and outside of the bridge margins.

I’m not cleating a crack myself. That job goes to a shop for me.

It’s a fairly new pickguard replacement. Guessing 2010 or better.

I’ve begun to ramble.

Thanks for the advice in advance.