Rosewood Teardrop Acoustic Guitar Pickguard with Abalone Vine Inlay, Natural Wood & Mother of Pearl

Add an elegant touch to your full-size acoustic guitar with this beautifully crafted Rosewood Teardrop Acoustic Guitar Pickguard featuring a stunning Abalone Vine Inlay. Designed to beautifully fit most guitars with a 5-inch diameter soundhole rossette, this scratch plate enhances your instrument’s natural beauty while offering protection from pick scratches and dings.

Each pickguard is handcrafted from natural wood with genuine abalone and mother of pearl inlays, making every piece unique—slightly varying in color and pattern. To ensure you get exactly what you envision, each pickguard is photographically documented and numbered. Please note that this teardrop-shaped pickguard is ideal for standard full-size guitars and does not fit travel models like the Martin GS Mini or other small acoustics.

Constructed from high-quality, durable materials, this guitar pickguard offers an exciting pop of color and exquisite detail, accentuating the wisdom and charm of your acoustic guitar. Whether you're customizing your instrument or replacing a worn-out pickguard, this piece is a true custom upgrade that transforms your guitar’s appearance into a work of art.

Key Features:
- Fits most full-size acoustic guitars with 5-inch rosewood diameter soundholes
- Precisely cut to integrate seamlessly around standard soundhole rosettes
- Made from natural wood with an inlaid abalone vine design
- Each pickguard is unique, with slight variation due to natural materials
- Measures approximately how it wraps around the soundhole; double-check the sizing guide for proper fit

Approximate Measurements
- 6- 7/8" tall
- 3- 13/16" wide
- 2 3/4" from the soundhole to the bottom of the pickguard (fitment for the bottom of the rosette to the bridge area).
- 5" diameter, these will fit most full-size guitars with up to a 5" rosette. Anything in between these measurements will sit in, on, or around the rosette. Fitment is a matter of preference. These are designed to fit most guitars, but not all. It's essential to measure your guitar to ensure a proper fit.
- 1.5mm-1.7mm thickness; these are premium pickguards, so they are thin not to affect the vibration of the guitar top.
Care Instructions: Wipe gently with a soft cloth and avoid prolonged exposure to water or extreme temperatures.

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.