Taylor Guitar Pickguard & Truss Rod Cover Set Hawk Design Colorful Abalone, White Mother of Pearl

Enhance your acoustic guitar with this Taylor style. guitar with this exclusive pickguard truss rod cover set featuring stunning, colorful abalone hawk inlays. Designed specifically to fit the Taylor GS Mini/short scale guitars with a 5" (GS-HAWK) diameter rosette, full-size with a 5" rosette diameter (T5), or a 5.5" rosette diameter (T55). These custom-crafted inlays will add a beautiful, personalized touch to your guitar while also protecting your instrument’s truss rod. Please measure before ordering. 

Made from high-quality materials, this set includes a hawk-designed pickguard and matching truss rod covers, perfectly complementing the sleek black base with iridescent abalone detailing. The vibrant, colorful inlays evoke an eye-catching aesthetic perfect for musicians who love a mix of style and performance.

Key features include:
* Precisely designed for your Taylor GS Mini guitar
* Contains a unique hawk inlay design pickguard and matching truss rod cover
* Crafted from high-quality rosewood with colorful abalone inlay.
* Easy installation if the Free Mount System is added
* Vibrant, colorful design that highlights your guitar's artistry

Whether you're customizing your Taylor GS Mini or looking to replace worn parts, this set promises superior quality and incredible visual flair. If you own a different series, like the 100-900 series or another model, feel free to message me — I’m happy to create a set that perfectly fits your specific instrument!

Upgrade your guitar from your collection by adding a distinct, artistic look that stands out on stage or in the studio. Compassionate craftsmanship and vibrant style all in one set — your Taylor GS Mini deserves the best with the eye-catching hawk abalone detail!

Note: This is an aftermarket accessory made to fit Taylor guitars. Timber & Tide Luthier is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Taylor.

Free Mount Information and Installations

Discover 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% of the pickguard remains elevated a hair off the guitar’s surface. This ingenious design offers so many benefits, including protection against top cracks caused by binding something solid to the wood top, which needs to expand and contract. Installation is a breeze with the Free Mount system. Gone are the days when 3M tape required permanent commitment, where a single misstep could mean starting over. With Free Mount, not only is the installation process straightforward, but the pickguard is also 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 like full-sheet 3M double-stick tape.

To assist you further, I have created comprehensive installation and removal tutorials. These videos will guide you through the process, demonstrating the ease of installation and how to remove the pickguard without damaging your guitar.

Free Mount Pickguard Install Video- https://youtu.be/1nS-JGHnKbo

Optionally, I am now offering a hybrid version. This uses the same backing, but instead of the Free Mount tape, you can get ¼" strips of 3M tape. This is recommended for any guitar with a nitrocellulose or oil-based finish, as the Free Mount tape does not work well on those finishes. The Hybrid Free Mount is installed the same way as the standard Free Mount, but you must ensure placement is correct 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 completely cover the top as a standard full sheet of 3M does, which covers the entire back of the pickguard, so there’s no chance the top can crack over time due to the pickguard. And you can use as few as 4 small pieces to adhere the pickguard to the top. Once at each corner, and you can add a 5th in the center.

If you have any questions about the item or installation, please contact me directly at sales@TTLuthier.com

Important Pickguard Installation with 3M Tape

I recommend watching a few installation videos; in my opinion, Leo Posch’s is 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 it right the first time.

Pickguard Removal (3M Tape Backing)

If you have a pickguard that needs to be removed, this is an old video, but it's excellent. https://youtu.be/f6K76ACe2XI?si=VLudbQaBmMyX8ezM

Pickguard Care

Do not use any chemicals to clean your pickguard; use a dry or slightly damp microfiber cloth to wipe it clean. Please make sure to keep your guitar stored in a case with proper humidity and climate control to protect the wood. If you do not, the pickguard may warp (too warm or too dry). If you don't have a case, placing your guitar on a stand, using a guitar humidifier, a hygrometer, and sealing it in a large plastic bag will help maintain the right 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.