Static Cling Clear Pick Guard?

[denny1948golf]

I read a thread about these at least six months ago on one of the guitar forums. Now I can't find it.

What I remember is there's a clear static cling pick guard material that you can cut to the shape you need. It also said that it doesn't cause any damage to the finish of lacquer or poly guitars. You can remove it and re-use it as wanted.

I think I need this for my T5. I'm so afraid I'm going to scratch the finish with my flat pick, It causing me problems playing.

Anyone see anything on these pickguards?

[hann]

available at dscustom.com

great service =)

[thefonz]

https://www.taylorguitars.com/taylor...id=1009&page=1

from taylor too...pretty sweet.

[emmonsh]

taylor has them all set for taylor guitars. i ended up just putting a permanent clear on my new ga3 and love it. cant even see it.

[denny1948golf]

Thanks guys. I went with the dscustom. You get two 6x10 clear sheets for $6.00 including shipping. I can cut it to fit the T5. The Taylor Clear Guards are $14 with shipping for a one size fits all.

Thanks, Denny

[LindaLoo]

I remember reading somewhere, possibly on this forum, that it's not considered a good idea to leave the static temporary pickguards on the guitar for any length of time as there may be some reaction with the finish on the guitar's top. It may be that this concern relates to a nitrocellulose finish rather than the UV-cured finish used by Taylor but perhaps someone else here may be able to expand further. Just a note of caution.

[Hapa]

Good decision Denny. I've had one on my T5 for a couple of years. I also got it from dscustom. It's nice to be able to cut it to fit the T5 since it's so different (aka no sound hole in the center). I actually cut mine so that it covers from right under the edge of the strings all the way to the edge binding.

[Taylorplayer]

Same thing here -- also on my T5. I "custom cut" a full sheet to fit around the pickup, etc. Really works well (IMO). YMMV

[soundman48]

I just got my "Guitar Bra" in the mail today. Lots of different styles and sizes or blank sheet to cut your own. They come two to a card. Here's the link to their website.

http://luxlogs.com/GuitarBra/

[markd]

I had a cheap removable one on a W14ce that I took off once and never found again. I guess they really are clear.

[oldrocker]

Originally Posted by LindaLoo

I remember reading somewhere, possibly on this forum, that it's not considered a good idea to leave the static temporary pickguards on the guitar for any length of time as there may be some reaction with the finish on the guitar's top. It may be that this concern relates to a nitrocellulose finish rather than the UV-cured finish used by Taylor but perhaps someone else here may be able to expand further. Just a note of caution.

LindaLoo...Thats what I've heard some people say--that leaving these on too long can cause damage to a nitro finish but the UV's aren't bothered by then.

[Dan Carey]

Been using them for years on my Taylors. Never an issue with the UV cured finishes.
I seriously doubt that I'd leave one on a lacquer finish, tho'. I use it for a couple of hours, then remove it. NEVER trust plastics with lacquer.

Dan

[raulb]

Originally Posted by LindaLoo

I remember reading somewhere, possibly on this forum, that it's not considered a good idea to leave the static temporary pickguards on the guitar for any length of time as there may be some reaction with the finish on the guitar's top. It may be that this concern relates to a nitrocellulose finish rather than the UV-cured finish used by Taylor but perhaps someone else here may be able to expand further. Just a note of caution.

Yes, it is the nitro finish, like on Martins, where the problem lies. Basically, it is because nitrocellulose is a reactive and flammable substance, and the electrostatic field of one of these temporary plastic pickguards will, over time, "eat" away at the nitro finish. The Hindenburg was covered using nitrocellulose dope, which is the same thing as Martin, Guild, and others use on their guitars.

The electrostatic pickguards should be safe with Taylor and similarly finished guitars. Evenso, Taylor does advise not leaving it on their guitars long term.

[denny1948golf]

You've got to watch nitro/lacquer with a lot of things. some of the guitar stands and wall hangers will take the finish of nitro guitars.

[allmanbetts]

I don't know how some of you guys ever enjoy playing your guitar when you worry about every friggin' thing. Humidity, temp, light, plastic cling ons, sweat, dust..... am I missing any?