{"product_id":"handcrafted-wood-pickguards-for-epiphone-90220","title":"Handcrafted Wood Pickguards for Epiphone Les Paul Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note that not all Les Paul model years are identical, so I encourage you to contact me so we can discuss the make and model of your guitar. This ensures a perfect fit and optimal performance for your specific instrument. I can send you a template to print and test fit.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnhance the look and feel of your electric guitar with this beautifully handcrafted Epiphone Pickguard for Les Paul Standard. Crafted from solid walnut wood, this custom-cut pickguard is designed to perfectly fit Epiphone and Gibson Les Paul models, adding a touch of natural elegance to your instrument. The rich, warm colors of rosewood, purpleheart, and maple (ebony is available as a custom order), paired with expert craftsmanship, make this pickguard a standout accessory for any guitarist seeking a unique, high-quality upgrade. If needed, choose from black, chrome, or gold hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pickguard features a beveled edge that adds a refined finishing touch, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail. Sanded smooth and finished with Tru-Oil, the surface is not only stunning but also easy to care for. If you ever scratch or nick the finish, simply apply more Tru-Oil and buff with 000 steel wool to restore its pristine look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Handmade from solid woods for durability and natural beauty\u003cbr\u003e\n- Custom cut to fit Epiphone and Gibson Les Paul Standard guitars\u003cbr\u003e\n- Slightly countersunk hardware holes for a seamless look\u003cbr\u003e\n- Beveled edge for added style\u003cbr\u003e\n- Smooth sanded surface finished with easy-to-maintain Tru-Oil\u003cbr\u003e\n- Perfect for electric guitar enthusiasts looking to personalize their instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your guitar today with this unique, handcrafted Epiphone pickguard and bring a new level of style and sophistication to your playing experience!\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% 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 of permanent commitment required by 3M tape, 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 the enhancement of the guitar’s resonance by allowing the top to vibrate more freely compared to traditional attachment methods like full sheet 3M\/double-stick tape.\u003cbr\u003e\nOptionally, 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. If you have a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, choose this option as the acrylic Free Mount tape will affect the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Free Mount system employs a slender plastic layer coupled with an innovative nonadhesive tape that leaves no residue, ensuring a clean removal. This tape is specially designed to peel off without any fuss, preserving the integrity of your guitar’s finish. It is not recommended for oil-based and nitrocellulose finishes. It’s important that you check to see what kind of finish is on your guitar before you decide between the FM and 3M options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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 causing any damage to 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptionally, 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 that has a nitrocellulose or oil-based finish, as the Free Mount tape does not work well with that finish. 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 with a standard full sheet of 3M that 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n If you have any questions about the item or installation, please contact me using Etsy messaging or directly at sales@mintstrings.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant 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 to clean, align, and position a pickguard accurately. Please watch this video before proceeding with the installation, as broken pickguards cannot be returned, so it’s crucial to get it right the first time.\u003cbr\u003e\nGuitar 3M Pickguard Install Video- https:\/\/youtu.be\/TNjE7qgcfpw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickguard Care\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not use any chemicals to clean your pickguard; use a microfiber cloth, dry or slightly damp, 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 with a large plastic bag will help keep the correct environment not only for the pickguard but the guitar as well. Although you may not see any changes in your guitar, these conditions can affect the tone. It's important to keep your guitar humidified. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickguard 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 try to remove and then reinstall the 3M backing after removal. After years of making these, I know when the backing has been removed. Removing the backing will change the status of the pickguard from new to used, and you will only receive 50% of the purchase price, but only if the pickguard is undamaged and still usable. If it is returned with damage, whether the damage happened during an incorrect installation or was caused during the return shipping, you will not get 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 over $35, which is listed as \"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.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs of May 2026, the average price for a 4-oz package is $6.50\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timber \u0026 Tide Luthier","offers":[{"title":"Bolivian Rosewood \/ No Hardware","offer_id":53648201613630,"sku":"LP-BRW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bolivian Rosewood \/ Add Chrome","offer_id":53648201646398,"sku":"LP-BRW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bolivian Rosewood \/ Add Black","offer_id":53648201679166,"sku":"LP-BRW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bolivian Rosewood \/ Add Gold","offer_id":53648201711934,"sku":"LP-BRW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indian Rosewood \/ No Hardware","offer_id":53648201744702,"sku":"LP-IRW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indian Rosewood \/ Add Chrome","offer_id":53648201777470,"sku":"LP-IRW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indian Rosewood \/ Add Black","offer_id":53648201810238,"sku":"LP-IRW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indian Rosewood \/ Add Gold","offer_id":53648201843006,"sku":"LP-IRW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purpleheart \/ No Hardware","offer_id":53648201875774,"sku":"LP-PRP","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purpleheart \/ Add Chrome","offer_id":53648201908542,"sku":"LP-PRP","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purpleheart \/ Add Black","offer_id":53648201941310,"sku":"LP-PRP","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purpleheart \/ Add Gold","offer_id":53648201974078,"sku":"LP-PRP","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flamed Maple \/ No Hardware","offer_id":53648202006846,"sku":"LP-FLM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flamed Maple \/ Add Chrome","offer_id":53648202039614,"sku":"LP-FLM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flamed Maple \/ Add Black","offer_id":53648202072382,"sku":"LP-FLM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flamed Maple \/ Add Gold","offer_id":53648202105150,"sku":"LP-FLM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Birdseye Maple \/ No Hardware","offer_id":53648202137918,"sku":"LP-BEM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Birdseye Maple \/ Add Chrome","offer_id":53648202170686,"sku":"LP-BEM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Birdseye Maple \/ Add Black","offer_id":53648202203454,"sku":"LP-BEM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Birdseye Maple \/ Add Gold","offer_id":53648202236222,"sku":"LP-BEM","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/7338\/6046\/files\/il_fullxfull.7170407691_3yd1_5d605f91-83b3-4b0d-9c3e-4fa334071068.jpg?v=1780079549","url":"https:\/\/ttluthier.com\/products\/handcrafted-wood-pickguards-for-epiphone-90220","provider":"Timber \u0026 Tide Luthier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}