Rosewood Teardrop Guitar Pickguard with Abstract Design Inlay

Add a stunning touch of elegance to your full-size guitar with this Solid Rosewood Teardrop Pickguard featuring an abstract design. Designed for most full-size guitars with a 5-inch diameter rosette, this beautiful pickguard enhances both aesthetic and protection without compromising sound quality. Please note, it’s not compatible with travel-size guitars like the GS Mini or Martins LX—be sure to check your guitar fit!

Crafted from solid rosewood, with inlay of abalone, mother of pearl, maple, and padauk, with an abstract design. These are sprayed with a clear coat finish that provides lasting protection while allowing the rich colors of the inlay as well as the natural grain of the rosewood to shine through beautifully.

Key Features:
* Made of solid rosewood for a premium, warm color tone and wood grain.
* Encased with a lightweight, clear protective coating for longevity
* Features an elegant white mother-of-pearl outline inlay that adds a touch of luxury
* Designed specifically for full-size guitars with approximately a 5-inch rosette diameter
* Versatile style complements both vintage and modern guitar aesthetics
* Custom options available—let us know if you'd like a lighter or darker shade

Installation is straightforward, adding spectacular style and protection to your guitar while contributing to your unique sound and playability. Whether upgrading your classic or customizing a new build, this mahogany-themed pickguard ensures your instrument stands out with craftsmanship and sophistication.

Visit my shop, Mint Strings, for a variety of pickguards, or message me directly to ensure a perfect fit and personalized style options. Enhance your guitar’s appearance with this exquisite solid wood pickguard—with abstract inlay, which protects your instrument for countless performances and practices!

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 soundhole to the bridge area).
- 5" diameter, these will fit most full-size guitars with a 5" rosette. Anything in +- the 5" diameter measurements will sit in, on, or around the rosette. Fitment is a matter of preference. These are made to fit most, but not all, guitars. It's very important that you measure your guitar to make sure it will fit.
- 1.5mm-1.7mm thickness; these are premium pickguards, so they are thin to not affect the vibration of the guitar top.

Treat your guitar to a custom upgrade that combines artistry, unique design, and quality craftsmanship. Perfect for musicians who want to elevate their instrument’s style while protecting its surface—this pickguard is a discerning choice for professional and amateur players alike!

NEW PICKGUARD FREE MOUNTING SYSTEM - PLEASE READ ALL INFO
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% (depending on how much tape you leave on the pickguard) of the pickguard remains elevated a hair off the guitar’s surface. This ingenious design offers numerous benefits, including protection against top cracks caused by binding something solid to the wood top, which expands and contracts. Installation is a breeze with the Free Mount system, too. Gone are the days of permanent commitment required by 3M tape, where a single misstep could mean a damaged pickguard or guitar top and starting over. With the Free Mount System, the installation process is straightforward, and the pickguard is 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, such as full-sheet 3M/double-stick tape.
The Free Mount system employs a thin plastic layer and an innovative nonadhesive tape that leaves no residue, ensuring clean removal. This tape is designed to peel off easily without damaging your guitar’s finish. It is not recommended for oil-based and nitrocellulose finishes. It’s essential to check the finish on your guitar before deciding between the FM and Hybrid Free Mount options.
To assist you further, I have created comprehensive tutorials on installation and removal. These videos will guide you through the process, showing how easy installation is and how to remove the pickguard without damaging your guitar.
Guitar Free Mount Pickguard Install Video- https://youtu.be/1nS-JGHnKbo
Guitar Free Mount Pickguard Removal Video-https://youtu.be/WX9hEWDZWyU
Optionally, I am now offering a hybrid version as mentioned above. This is recommended for any guitar with a nitrocellulose, lacquer, or oil-based finish, as the Free Mount tape does not adhere well to those finishes and may damage them over time. The hybrid is the best of both, offering the same thin plastic backing on the pickguard, Free Mount tape, with an added layer of 3M tape to protect the guitar’s finish. The Hybrid Free Mount is installed the same way as the standard Free Mount, but you must ensure correct placement 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 fully cover it, unlike a standard full-sheet 3M. There’s no risk of the top cracking over time because of the pickguard. You can use as few as four small pieces to secure the pickguard to the top. Place one at each corner, and use a 5th piece in the center. If you have any questions about the item or installation, please get in touch with me using Etsy messaging or directly at sales@mintstrings.com
Important Pickguard Installation with 3M Tape
I 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 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 the installation right the first time.
Guitar 3M Pickguard Install Video- https://youtu.be/TNjE7qgcfpw

Pickguard Care
Please do not use chemicals to clean your pickguard. Use a dry or slightly damp microfiber cloth to wipe it clean. Please ensure your guitar is stored in a case with proper humidity and climate control to protect the wood. If you do not, the pickguard may warp (due to being too warm or too dry). If you don't have a case, placing your guitar on a stand, using a guitar humidifier and a hygrometer, and sealing it in a large plastic bag will help maintain the correct 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.
Pickguard Return Policy
1) 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.
2) Pickguard Return Policy with 3M- The backing must be intact, and never removed from the pickguard. Please do not remove and then reinstall the 3M backing. After years of making these, I know when the backing has been removed. Removing the backing will change the pickguard's status from new to used, and you will receive only 50% of the purchase price, provided the pickguard is undamaged and still usable. If it is returned with damage, whether caused during installation or during return shipping, you will not receive 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.
3) There is a 20% restock fee for all pickguards that are made to order.
4) Shipping is nonrefundable; the actual shipping will be deducted from the refund to cover shipping on all orders. This includes items listed with "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.
As of May 2026, the average price for a 4-oz package is $6.50