{"product_id":"rosewood-taylor-style-guitar-pickguard-02510","title":"Rosewood Taylor Style Guitar Pickguard: White Mother of Pearl Inlay, Free Mount Option","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your Taylor guitar's aesthetic and protect its finish with our exquisite, handcrafted solid rosewood pickguards. Each piece is a true work of art, meticulously designed with a real mother-of-pearl outline inlay and a durable polyurethane finish to protect the wood. We believe your guitar accessory should be as unique as your music, and that's why no two pickguards are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Unparalleled Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Precision:\u003cbr\u003e\nPremium Natural Materials: Crafted from solid rosewood, featuring genuine mother of pearl and unique wood grain patterns. The natural variations in wood color and shell make each pickguard a distinct masterpiece, as individual as you are.\u003cbr\u003e\nTaylor OEM Shape \u0026amp; Optimal Thickness: Designed to fit most Taylor guitars with a 5\" rosette diameter, these premium pickguards are precisely 1.5mm thick. This optimal thickness minimally impacts your guitar top's natural vibration, preserving your instrument's acoustic integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\nDurable Protection: A high-quality polyurethane finish provides robust protection for the wood, ensuring longevity and maintaining the pickguard's stunning appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\nPersonalized Selection: Due to the inherent uniqueness of natural materials, each pickguard is photographed and numbered. This allows you to choose exactly the exquisite piece you desire, ensuring complete satisfaction.\u003cbr\u003e\nVersatile Sizing \u0026amp; Mounting: Available in three sizes to suit your needs. Explore our innovative \"Free Mount\" options (details below) for a seamless installation experience.\u003cbr\u003e\nExperience the difference of a truly premium, custom guitar accessory. These photos, while beautiful, can only hint at the depth and shimmer of these unique pieces. Hold one in your hand, and you'll understand the artistry. Add a touch of bespoke elegance to your beloved instrument today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable sizes\u003cbr\u003e\n1) GS is specifically for the Taylor GS Mini model but will also fit other travel-sized guitars with a 5\" rosette. The body is shorter to accommodate the shorter distance between the rosette and the bridge.\u003cbr\u003e\n2) T5 Fits all Taylor 100-900 series and other (non-Taylor) models with a rosette diameter of 5\".\u003cbr\u003e\n3)T55 fits all full-size Taylor 100-900 series and other (non-Taylor) models with a rosette diameter of 5.5\". These do not fit short-scale guitars.\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":"GS Mini-Short Scale \/ 3M Tape (standard)","offer_id":53647663595838,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GS Mini-Short Scale \/ Free Mount","offer_id":53647663628606,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GS Mini-Short Scale \/ Hybrid Free Mount","offer_id":53647663661374,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"T5 \/ 3M Tape (standard)","offer_id":53647663694142,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"T5 \/ Free Mount","offer_id":53647663726910,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"T5 \/ Hybrid Free Mount","offer_id":53647663759678,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"T55 \/ 3M Tape (standard)","offer_id":53647663792446,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"T55 \/ Free Mount","offer_id":53647663825214,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"T55 \/ Hybrid Free Mount","offer_id":53647663857982,"sku":"TLR MoP-OL","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/7338\/6046\/files\/il_fullxfull.7726362828_4hud_5599c37f-3f53-40ef-86e7-93dfcbaedf49.jpg?v=1780078816","url":"https:\/\/ttluthier.com\/products\/rosewood-taylor-style-guitar-pickguard-02510","provider":"Timber \u0026 Tide Luthier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}