Taylor T5c Pickguard, Custom Cut Solid Wood Guitar Part, Acoustic & Electric Guitar Accessories

Enhance the look of your Taylor T5c guitar with this stunning custom solid wood pickguard. Crafted with precision and passion, this pickguard elevates your instrument’s aesthetic, protects its body, and adds a touch of elegance. Whether you prefer the warm richness of Indian rosewood, the deep hues of Bolivian rosewood, or other exquisite options like walnut, flamed maple, or bloodwood, each pickguard is made to order and can be customized to match your style.

Designed specifically for the Taylor T5c model, this pickguard offers a perfect fit. Please note that the T5z is different; check out the T5z model as well. It's best to send us a photo of your guitar’s top if you need guidance on wood selection or fitting.

Key Features:
* Made from high-quality solid woods, including Indian rosewood, Bolivian rosewood, flamed maple, and tigerwood. Ebony is available by special order only. Please message me.
* Customizable options to match your personal style and guitar finish
* Handcrafted with attention to detail for durability and beauty
* Designed specifically for Taylor T5c guitars, ensuring a precise fit
* Optional inlays such as abalone, mother of pearl, or ebony for a unique, personalized touch

This handmade pickguard not only protects your guitar’s body but also adds a sophisticated visual appeal, making it a perfect upgrade for any Taylor T5c owner. Easy to install and maintain, it’s an essential accessory for musicians who appreciate craftsmanship and style. Elevate your guitar’s appearance today with this custom, high-quality pickguard!

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.