Acoustasonic Telecaster (Player) Pickguard | Solid Wood | Custom Guitar Part

This is for the Telecaster Player, if you have the new standard, please message me.
Transform and protect your Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster with a custom pickguard that elevates both style and sound quality! Whether you're piecing together your guitar's look or enhancing its tone, this Acoustasonic Telecaster (Player) Pickguard is the perfect every-time upgrade. Crafted from high-quality solid woods such as Bolivian rosewood, mahogany, koa, or roa, each pickguard is carefully designed to enhance your guitar's natural beauty and durability. Choose the all-time classic plastic options in matte black, white, or shimmering gold for a sleek, modern look.

Measuring just 1.5mm thick, these lightweight pickguards attach easily with included free mounting tape, making fixes quick and hassle-free—ideal for custom modding at home or in the studio. Each piece melds impeccable craftsmanship with versatile appeal, suited for aesthetic upgrades or protective additions.

Key features:
- Made from real solid wood, carbon fiber, or eco-friendly plastic options
- Highly detailed, custom shapes fitting Exclusive V7-backed models
- Thin, lightweight (just 1.5mm) and with the Free Mount System, there's no compromise on the instrument's resonance
- Attaches easily with the included peel-and-stick Free Mount tape
- Choose from natural wood finishes or contemporary colors—Matte Black, White, or Gold (plastics)

NEW PICKGUARD FREE MOUNTING SYSTEM - PLEASE READ ALL INFO
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% (depending on how much tape you leave on the pickguard) of the pickguard remains elevated a hair off the guitar’s surface. This ingenious design offers numerous benefits, including protection against top cracks caused by binding something solid to the wood top, which expands and contracts. Installation is a breeze with the Free Mount system, too. Gone are the days of permanent commitment required by 3M tape, where a single misstep could mean a damaged pickguard or guitar top and starting over. With the Free Mount System, the installation process is straightforward, and the pickguard is 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, such as full-sheet 3M/double-stick tape.
The Free Mount system employs a thin plastic layer and an innovative nonadhesive tape that leaves no residue, ensuring clean removal. This tape is designed to peel off easily without damaging your guitar’s finish. It is not recommended for oil-based and nitrocellulose finishes. It’s essential to check the finish on your guitar before deciding between the FM and Hybrid Free Mount options.

To assist you further, I have created comprehensive tutorials on installation and removal. These videos will guide you through the process, demonstrating the ease of installation and how to remove the pickguard without damaging your guitar.
Guitar Free Mount Pickguard Install Video- https://youtu.be/1nS-JGHnKbo
Guitar Free Mount Pickguard Removal Video-https://youtu.be/WX9hEWDZWyU

Optionally, I am now offering a hybrid version as mentioned above. This is recommended for any guitar with a nitrocellulose, lacquer, or oil-based finish, as the Free Mount tape does not adhere well to those finishes and may also damage the finish over time. The hybrid is the best of both, offering the same thin plastic backing on the pickguard, Free Mount tape, with an added layer of 3M tape to protect the guitar’s finish. 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 fully cover it, unlike a standard full sheet of 3M. There’s no risk of the top cracking over time because of the pickguard. You can use as few as four small pieces to secure the pickguard to the top. Place one at each corner, and use a 5th piece in the center. If you have any questions about the item or installation, please get in touch with me using Etsy messaging or directly at sales [!at] mintstrings.com

Important Pickguard Installation with 3M Tape
I recommend viewing a few installation videos, and in my opinion, Leo Posch’s video stands out as 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 the installation right the first time.
Guitar 3M Pickguard Install Video- https://youtu.be/TNjE7qgcfpw

Pickguard Care
Please do not use any chemicals to clean your pickguard; use a microfiber cloth, dry or slightly damp, to wipe it clean. Please ensure your guitar is 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 and a hygrometer, and sealing it in a large plastic bag will help maintain the correct 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.

Pickguard Return Policy
1) Pickguard Return Policy with Free Mount- If returning a pickguard with Free Mount, since once installed, it cannot be switched back to the 3M tape, the $5 upgrade is nonrefundable.
2) Pickguard Return Policy with 3M- The backing must be intact, and never removed from the pickguard. Please do not remove and then reinstall the 3M backing. After years of making these, I know when the backing has been removed. Removing the backing will change the pickguard's status from new to used, and you will receive only 50% of the purchase price, provided the pickguard is undamaged and still usable. If it is returned with damage, whether the damage occurred during installation or during return shipping, you will not receive a refund. It's extremely important that all returns be packaged well. If you return it in an envelope, even if padded, the USPS machines will break it. I've seen this happen.
3) There is a 20% restock fee for all pickguards that are made to order.
4) Shipping is nonrefundable; the actual shipping will be deducted from the refund to cover shipping on all orders. This includes over $35, which is listed as "Free Shipping" (which is not free). If two or more items were shipped together and you keep at least one item, the shipping charge will not be deducted.