Guitars without pickguards

[HeyMikey]

I have some of that Stewmac material, but then found out about the on/off static type material like what Taylor and SBM promotes. I’m thinking this might allow the top to patina more evenly over time?

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/taylor-universal-reusable-acoustic-pickguard/360398000156000?cntry=us&source=3WWMWXGP&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJj6BRA-EiwA0ZVPVlH1nc098Z0M6yoNMAXVFAHql6qGuwI4mR5YavuTwcfHg2Jj23eYnRoCA3EQAvD_BwE

Kling-On Acoustic Guitar Removable Pickguard, 2 Piece set, clear

Strings By Mail Kling-On Acoustic Guitar Removable Pickguard, 2 Piece set, clear - PLEASE READ NOTE BEFORE PURCHASE Removable protection for your guitar. Uses static cling for adhesion. CLEAR - 2 piece set with soundhole cutouts. Positioned on either side of the sound hole the sizes are: 6.5 x 2...

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[Bonneville88]

That's pretty cool! Noting the warning on nitro finishes though...

 

[HeyMikey]

That's pretty cool! Noting the warning on nitro finishes though...

I believe Nitro off gasses a lot for a few months then less as it cures. So new guitars are probably most at risk of a reaction. I just like the idea of removing it to let the area age with the rest of the top.

 

[Bonneville88]

KuuKOO, if it's of any help, can email you a pdf

 

[Bonneville88]

 

[davismanLV]

Bonneville, THAT'S the ticket!!! How nice looking is that? Exactly what I had in mind..... Bravo!!

And although, Chris' suggestion of the clear type pickguard is a good one (Don has one on his Avalon made in Ireland and it's super stable and no discoloration over many years) I can't stop looking at his SHOES!!! Chris, you avant garde fashion plate, you!!!

 

[Bonneville88]

Thanks Tom - we need to start a pickguard design consultation service

 

[KuuKOO]

Well I spoke with Fender. Looks like there's no part number for the pickguard on custom shop acoustics. Also told me it was from 2013-- NOT 2006 -- and that they shipped with a CoA (which it doesn't have but could get re-scanned for 75 bucks once authenticated) and a one-ply gold guard.

Craigslist-- sigh.

 

[KuuKOO]

And I met with the guy and played it. It's quite nice-- the burst was crazy good-- but had a bunch of non-structural dings that weren't disclosed. Given those, no CoA, no pickguard, I'm thinking it's a pass. The price wasn't bad so it's going to linger around in my brain for a while.

 

[wileypickett]

Yes!

 

[ezstrummer]

I have used the clear self stick pick guards. Easy on easy off and reusable with no damage.

 

[chazmo]

I think tortoise shell (rather than gold/bronze) would rock on that Kingman. Very pretty burst by the way. And, Fro's comment about them making some Fender acoustics (including, I think, the Kingman Pro) in New Hartford is spot on. Anyway, if you can get one from New Hartford, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Having said that, your money might be better spent on a Guild dread. Just sayin'

 

[Guildedagain]

Man it looks so good without a pickguard. I've never needed a pickguard on a guitar. I try to pick the strings, not the body, but rarely ever use a pic at all. For gnarly metal rock, yes. For anything else, I use a thumb and three fingers.

Gorgeous guitar btw. Always like the idea of a Fender neck on an acoustic guitar, on a Dread even better.

 

[ezstrummer]

No pick guard...