Made to Fit Taylor Guitars- Rosewood Pickguard with White Mother of Pearl Vine Inlay

Taylor Shape Rosewood Pickguard with White Mother of Pearl Vine Inlay

$64.00

Size GS Mini T5 (5" diameter) T55 (5.5" diameter) Add Free Mount Add Hybrid Free Mount

Elevate Your Taylor GS Mini with Timeless Craftsmanship

Introducing theTaylor Shaped Rosewood Pickguard with Mother-of-Pearl Vine Inlay

Add a touch of elegance and individuality to your guitar with our newest vine-design pickguard. Crafted from genuine Indian Rosewood and accented with a beautifully detailed Mother-of-Pearl vine inlay, this premium pickguard combines natural materials with eye-catching artistry.

The graceful vine pattern shimmers as it catches the light, creating a stunning contrast against the rich tones of rosewood. Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or playing at home, this handcrafted pickguard brings a refined custom look to your instrument.

Premium Natural Materials

Each pickguard is made from genuine Indian Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl, making every piece uniquely beautiful. Because wood is a natural material, grain patterns and color tones will vary slightly from one pickguard to another, ensuring that no two are exactly alike.

Fitment Information

This pickguard is designed to fit most guitars with 5" or 5.5" diameter rosettes, including:

Taylor GS Mini
Many short-scale guitars (GS version)
The T55 model, which fits guitars with a 5.5" rosette

We recommend verifying your rosette diameter before ordering to ensure proper fitment.

Features

✓ Genuine Indian Rosewood construction
✓ Genuine Mother-of-Pearl vine inlay
✓ Unique wood grain and color on every piece
✓ Fits most 5" and 5.5" rosette guitars, as well as GS Mini and other short-scale models with a 5" rosette diameter
✓ Protects your guitar while enhancing its appearance

A Custom Look Inspired by Nature

Your guitar deserves more than a standard pickguard. With its flowing vine motif, premium natural materials, and handcrafted appearance, this pickguard transforms your instrument into a truly personal statement piece.

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.