{"product_id":"acoustic-guitar-rosewood-teardrop-54507","title":"Acoustic Guitar Rosewood Teardrop Pickguard Colorful Abalone Outline Inlay","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your acoustic guitar’s aesthetic with this stunning Rosewood Teardrop Pickguard featuring a colorful Abalone outline inlay. Designed for most full-size guitars with a 5-inch-diameter rosette, this visually striking pickguard offers a perfect blend of craftsmanship and elegance, making it an eye-catching addition to your instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from solid rosewood, this tear-shaped pickguard showcases rich, natural wood grain that enhances your guitar’s appearance. The real abalone outline inlay adds a vibrant splash of color and intricate detail, making each piece truly unique. All Pickguards have a light, clear coat, which provides protection while maintaining the natural beauty of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Fits most full-size acoustic guitars with a 5-inch diameter rosette\u003cbr\u003e\n- Made of high-quality solid rosewood for enhanced longevity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Elegant inlay freshens up your guitar’s look with colorful abalone outline details\u003cbr\u003e\n- Light protective coating to prevent wear and maintain aesthetic appeal\u003cbr\u003e\n- Custom requests welcomed for lighter or darker finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this pickguard is unsuitable for travel-size guitars such as the GS Mini or Martin LX. For those, visit the Timber and Tide Luthier shop or message us directly for tailored options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform the look of your acoustic guitar with this lively wood pickguard featuring intricate mother-of-pearl inlay that not only enhances style but also provides a surface for your instrument. Add this beautiful, premium polish to your guitar today and enjoy the fusion of durability and artistry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW PICKGUARD FREE MOUNTING SYSTEM - PLEASE READ ALL INFO\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover the innovative Free Mount system for your custom guitar pickguard. Designed to revolutionize the way pickguards are attached, the Free Mount system ensures that up to 90% (depending on how much tape you leave on the pickguard) of the pickguard remains elevated a hair off the guitar’s surface. This ingenious design offers numerous benefits, including protection against top cracks caused by binding something solid to the wood top, which expands and contracts. Installation is a breeze with the Free Mount system, too. Gone are the days of permanent commitment required by 3M tape, where a single misstep could mean a damaged pickguard or guitar top and starting over. With the Free Mount System, the installation process is straightforward, and the pickguard is fully removable and reusable. This flexibility is a game-changer for guitarists who value precision and versatility. There is also an enhancement of the guitar’s resonance by allowing the top to vibrate more freely than with traditional attachment methods, such as full-sheet 3M\/double-stick tape.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Free Mount system employs a thin plastic layer and an innovative nonadhesive tape that leaves no residue, ensuring clean removal. This tape is designed to peel off easily without damaging your guitar’s finish. It is not recommended for oil-based and nitrocellulose finishes. It’s essential to check the finish on your guitar before deciding between the FM and Hybrid Free Mount options.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo assist you further, I have created comprehensive tutorials on installation and removal. These videos will guide you through the process, showing how easy installation is and how to remove the pickguard without damaging your guitar.\u003cbr\u003e\nGuitar Free Mount Pickguard Install Video- https:\/\/youtu.be\/1nS-JGHnKbo\u003cbr\u003e\nGuitar Free Mount Pickguard Removal Video-https:\/\/youtu.be\/WX9hEWDZWyU\u003cbr\u003e\nOptionally, I am now offering a hybrid version as mentioned above. This is recommended for any guitar with a nitrocellulose, lacquer, or oil-based finish, as the Free Mount tape does not adhere well to those finishes and may damage them over time. The hybrid is the best of both, offering the same thin plastic backing on the pickguard, Free Mount tape, with an added layer of 3M tape to protect the guitar’s finish. The Hybrid Free Mount is installed the same way as the standard Free Mount, but you must ensure correct placement before the 3M tape adheres to the top, as it is hard to remove. The advantage is that the pickguard sits closer to the top, but it does not fully cover it, unlike a standard full-sheet 3M. There’s no risk of the top cracking over time because of the pickguard. You can use as few as four small pieces to secure the pickguard to the top. Place one at each corner, and use a 5th piece in the center. If you have any questions about the item or installation, please get in touch with me using Etsy messaging or directly at sales@mintstrings.com\u003cbr\u003e\nImportant Pickguard Installation with 3M Tape\u003cbr\u003e\nI recommend viewing a few installation videos, and in my opinion, Leo Posch’s video stands out as the best. In this tutorial, Leo demonstrates the proper steps for cleaning, aligning, and accurately positioning a pickguard. Please watch this video before proceeding with the installation. Broken pickguards cannot be returned, so it’s crucial to get the installation right the first time.\u003cbr\u003e\nGuitar 3M Pickguard Install Video- https:\/\/youtu.be\/TNjE7qgcfpw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickguard Care\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease do not use chemicals to clean your pickguard. Use a dry or slightly damp microfiber cloth to wipe it clean. Please ensure your guitar is stored in a case with proper humidity and climate control to protect the wood. If you do not, the pickguard may warp (due to being too warm or too dry). If you don't have a case, placing your guitar on a stand, using a guitar humidifier and a hygrometer, and sealing it in a large plastic bag will help maintain the correct environment for both the pickguard and the guitar. Although you may not see any changes in your guitar, these conditions can affect the tone. It's important to keep your guitar humidified.\u003cbr\u003e\nPickguard Return Policy\u003cbr\u003e\n1) Pickguard Return Policy with Free Mount- If returning a pickguard with Free Mount, since once installed, it cannot be switched back to the 3M tape, the $5 upgrade is nonrefundable.\u003cbr\u003e\n2) Pickguard Return Policy with 3M- The backing must be intact, and never removed from the pickguard. Please do not remove and then reinstall the 3M backing. After years of making these, I know when the backing has been removed. Removing the backing will change the pickguard's status from new to used, and you will receive only 50% of the purchase price, provided the pickguard is undamaged and still usable. If it is returned with damage, whether caused during installation or during return shipping, you will not receive a refund. It's extremely important that all returns be packaged well. If you return it in an envelope, even if padded, the USPS machines will break it. I've seen this happen.\u003cbr\u003e\n3) There is a 20% restock fee for all pickguards that are made to order.\u003cbr\u003e\n4) Shipping is nonrefundable; the actual shipping will be deducted from the refund to cover shipping on all orders. This includes items listed with \"Free Shipping\" (which is not free). If two or more items were shipped together and you keep at least one item, the shipping charge will not be deducted. USPS is constantly raising prices. 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