Taylor Guitar Handcrafted Solid Wood Pickguard Free Mount System Option

This pickguard fits a full-sized guitar with a 5" diameter rosette. Please measure before ordering.
Enhance your guitar's look with this handcrafted pickguard, designed for Taylor guitars and compatible with a variety of other brands. Made from stunning natural Koa wood, this solid wood pickguard offers a beautiful, unique appearance that highlights the wood's rich grain and warm tones. Its custom fit ensures a seamless addition to your acoustic guitar, providing both protection and style.

This pickguard is ideal if you're replacing an old one or customizing your guitar’s appearance. Please note that the koa material is slightly narrower than other woods, so if you're covering an area where an older pickguard was installed, feel free to contact me beforehand. I can help ensure you receive a perfect fit.

Key features include:
- Made from high-quality, handcrafted natural woods
- Specifically designed for Taylor guitars with a 5-inch rosette diameter
- Compatible with other brands, excluding GS Mini and 714ce short scale models due to scale differences
- Unique grain patterns, making each pickguard one-of-a-kind
- Easy to install and maintain

PLEASE INCLUDE the make and model of the guitar in the notes box during checkout. I may contact you for more information. PLEASE MEASURE the diameter of the rosette before ordering, as these are made-to-order.

Upgrade your guitar’s aesthetic with this beautiful, custom-fit natural Koa pickguard. Whether you're a professional musician or a passionate hobbyist, this handmade accessory adds a touch of elegance and protection to your instrument. Perfect for acoustic guitar enthusiasts looking for a high-quality, stylish upgrade!

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.