Taylor GS Mini Guitar Solid Wood Pickguard Rosewood Colorful Abalone Outline Shell Inlay Acoustic Guitar Parts Replacement Upgrade

Please measure your guitar before ordering to ensure proper fitment. This features a shorter body and a 5" rosette diameter.
Enhance your Taylor GS Mini with this exquisite Rosewood Pickguard featuring a stunning Abalone Outline Inlay. Precision-crafted to fit the OEM shape of the Taylor GS Mini, which has a 5-inch rosette diameter, this pickguard offers both aesthetic appeal and top-notch performance. Crafted from solid rosewood, each pickguard is unique in tone and pattern, secured with a light application of teak oil for added durability while maintaining a thin, 1.5mm thickness that supports the vibrational authenticity of your guitar’s top.

This premium guitar accessory will beautifully complement your instrument with its natural wood grain and elegant abalone inlay, adding sophistication and individuality to your look. The eye-catching abalone outline varies slightly from piece to piece due to its natural formation, making each pickguard truly one of a kind.

Key Features:
- Designed specifically for Taylor GS Mini models meeting the 5-inch rosette specification
- Made from solid rosewood for rich, warm tonal qualities
- Embedded with a real abalone outline inlay ʻa touch of iridescent luxury
- Thin 1.5mm construction to not interfere with your guitar’s vibration
- Treated with teak oil and finished with a transparent thin coat for enhanced protection and longevity
- Easy to install with additional mounting options available, including my free mount offering

Ideal as an upgrade or replacement, this pickguard dramatically elevates your guitar’s aesthetic while preserving the purity of your sound. Discover the opportunity to customize your guitar with a truly unique, handcrafted accessory that perfectly accentuates its natural beauty.

Upgrade your Taylor GS Mini today with this elegant, precisely crafted mahogany-and-abalone inlay pickguard—beautifully finished, lightweight, and designed for discerning players who value both style and sound!

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. 

Enhance your Taylor GS Mini with this exquisite Rosewood Pickguard featuring a stunning Abalone Outline Inlay. Precision-crafted to fit the OEM shape of the Taylor GS Mini, which has a 5-inch rosette diameter, this pickguard offers both aesthetic appeal and top-notch performance. Crafted from solid rosewood, each pickguard is unique in tone and pattern, secured with a light application of teak oil for added durability while maintaining a thin, 1.5mm thickness that supports the vibrational authenticity of your guitar’s top.

This premium guitar accessory will beautifully complement your instrument with its natural wood grain and elegant abalone inlay, adding sophistication and individuality to your look. The eye-catching abalone outline varies slightly from piece to piece due to its natural formation, making each pickguard truly one of a kind.

Key Features:
- Designed specifically for Taylor GS Mini models meeting the 5-inch rosette specification
- Made from solid rosewood for rich, warm tonal qualities
- Embedded with a real abalone outline inlay ʻa touch of iridescent luxury
- Thin 1.5mm construction to not interfere with your guitar’s vibration
- Treated with teak oil and finished with a transparent thin coat for enhanced protection and longevity
- Easy to install with additional mounting options available, including my free mount offering

Ideal as an upgrade or replacement, this pickguard dramatically elevates your guitar’s aesthetic while preserving the purity of your sound. Discover the chance to customize yourudi with a truly unique, handcrafted accessory that perfectly accents the natural beauty of your guitars.

Upgrade your Taylor GS Mini today with this elegant, precisely crafted mahogany-and-abalone inlay pickguard—beautifully finished, lightweight, and designed for discerning players who value both style and sound!

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.