Pickguard

[Pluedus]

I have a taylor 610e with a sunburst finish on the top.
The guitar does not have a pickguard and I was considering putting one on to cover some fingernail scratches from where I strum.

Any suggestions on a taylor style pickguard? colors that would go ok with a sunburst top?

Thanks

[kwcsports]

I'd get a clear one.

[Wade Hampton]

A clear pickguard is one option. Another is to get one of those new wood veneer pickguards from Taylor. I’m pretty sure they’ll sell you one.


whm

[jaymarsch]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

A clear pickguard is one option. Another is to get one of those new wood veneer pickguards from Taylor. I’m pretty sure they’ll sell you one.


whm

These would be the options that I would check as well. Just depends on the look that you want.

Best,
Jayne

[RP]

Originally Posted by kwcsports

I'd get a clear one.

I agree..........

[Red_Label]

Not exactly what you're looking for... but for those who might be... I always buy and use ipad/tablet screen protectors on my acoustic instruments. I cut them to shape/size and stick them on the clean surface. They do an amazing job of protecting from scratches, and I can easily remove them at any time. I also temporarily place one behind the bridge when changing strings, that way the ball-end won't ding the finish there if I slaps against it while pulling a string through. I actually started doing that years ago when a nylon string came untied as I was putting new strings on, and snapped a deep gouge in the finish. Once I'm done changing strings, I remove the protector and place it on something smooth, to be used again the next time I change strings.

[Slothead56]

Originally Posted by Red_Label

Not exactly what you're looking for... but for those who might be... I always buy and use ipad/tablet screen protectors on my acoustic instruments. I cut them to shape/size and stick them on the clean surface. They do an amazing job of protecting from scratches, and I can easily remove them at any time. I also temporarily place one behind the bridge when changing strings, that way the ball-end won't ding the finish there if I slaps against it while pulling a string through. I actually started doing that years ago when a nylon string came untied as I was putting new strings on, and snapped a deep gouge in the finish. Once I'm done changing strings, I remove the protector and place it on something smooth, to be used again the next time I change strings.

This is brilliant! I can think of another application—apply a version of this to a slothead when changing strings so any ‘string whipping’ when winding doesn’t mar the headstock.

[Red_Label]

Originally Posted by Slothead56

This is brilliant! I can think of another application—apply a version of this to a slothead when changing strings so any ‘string whipping’ when winding doesn’t mar the headstock.

Thanks! They are very tough, as I've been using one as a pickguard on one of my American Breedloves for eight years or so. I've also used them as golpeadors (tap plates) on some of my flamencos, and they held up fine.