Taylor GS Mini Pickguard Bonsai and Rising Moon Design with Abalone Outline

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Enhance the visual appeal of your Taylor guitar with this stunning Taylor GS Mini pickguard featuring the Bonsai and Rising Moon design with an elegant Abalone outline. Crafted from premium rosewood, this custom pickguard makes an eye-catching statement while protecting your guitar's surface during performance and play.

Designed specifically for Taylor series 100-900 guitars with a 5-inch diameter rosette, this pickguard provides a seamless fit—perfect for elevating your instrument's aesthetic. Please note, this model is not suitable for GS Mini guitars; if you own a GS Mini or a guitar with a 5.5-inch rosette, contact me for the corresponding size.

Key features include:
- Material: Premium rosewood with intricate abalone inlay highlighting the Bonsai trees and bushido rising moon motif
- Size: Optimized to fit Taylor GS Mini & shortscale guitars with a 5-inch diameter rosette
- Assembly: Handcrafted with attention to detail, ensuring quality and durability
- Compatibility: Makes a unique upgrade for Taylor guitars in series 100-900 (please message for special fit, if necessary)
- Accessories: Also consider pairing with the matching truss rod cover — message me to inquire

This eye-catching mother-of-pearl inlay and environment-inspired Japanese design give your guitar a customizable, artisanal vibe, making it uniquely yours. The resilient finish ensures lasting beauty, and gentle care will keep your pickguard looking pristine.

Stand out on stage or in the studio with a one-of-a-kind pop of color and craftsmanship! Perfect as a gift for the guitarist who appreciates detailed, handcrafted guitar parts.

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.