PLEASE READ- You must NOTE WHEN ORDERING your choice of backing. Choose from 3M tape, or my NEW FREE MOUNTING SYSTEM (read more below the ad)
Newly designed, following the success of the Mint Strings Acoustasonic Jazzmaster and Telecaster designed pickguards I'm happy to introduce the Highway Series™ Dreadnought pickguards. Choose from 5 different designs (message me to order V5), or if you have an idea for a different shape send me a message. I'm always open to ideas.
All of my pickguards are made of solid wood, what I have listed are just a few of what's available, so if you'd like something different send me a message/request.
I also offer custom designs, so if you'd like to add mother of pearl or abalone inlay I can do that as well, just ask.
NEW FREE MOUNTING SYSTEM - Recommended for all acoustics! Message me if you want to add this feature, is only $5. Unfortunately, Etsy only allows for 2 variations (wood and design shape)
My custom-made pickguard can be modified to attach to the guitar by what I call my "free mount" system. This mounting system keeps up to 90% of the pickguard off the guitar's top. This frees the top allowing it to vibrate even more than if you attached the pickguard using traditional double-stick tape. And more importantly, this new method makes installation very easy. If you've ever installed a pickguard with 3M tape you know as soon as that tape hits the top, it's stuck on there, and removal can cause damage to the pickguard, and possibly the top.
My Free Mount system makes installation very simple, and you can even remove and reuse the pickguard. This new system uses a thin plastic sheet and a new nonadhesive tape that doesn't leave any residue and is easy to remove. The tape comes off cleanly and easily and will not damage your guitar's top. This has 3 years of testing on every finish; gloss, open pore, satin, matte, French polish, etc.
I've made both installation and removal videos that will help explain and show you how these are installed, and how they can be removed without damage
Guitar Free Mount Pickguard Install Video- https://youtu.be/1nS-JGHnKbo
Guitar Free Mount Pickguard Removal Video-https://youtu.be/WX9hEWDZWyU
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me before you order, or install the pickguard, either here using Etsy messaging, or directly, at sales(@)mintstrings.com. All made-to-order parts are subject to a 10% restocking fee if returned.
Important Pickguard Installation with 3M Tape
There are plenty of installation videos, I suggest you watch any, but this is one of the better videos. This video by Leo Posch shows how to clean, align, and place a pickguard correctly. PLEASE WATCH BEFORE INSTALLING. Broken pickguards cannot be returned.
Guitar 3M Pickguard Install Video- https://youtu.be/TNjE7qgcfpw