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07-16-2023, 02:01 PM
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Installing a thin, clear pick guard...
I recently purchased a Rainsong with an off-center sound hole and wanted some protection from my fingers around the spot where a traditional pick guard would go. After some suggestions in the Carbon Fiber subforum, I procured some tracing paper and acrylic to serve as my new pick guard. I'd never been successful with getting the bubbles out from under clear acrylic, but I happened across the Frank Ford method as shown below. It turned out pretty decent if I do say so myself. The soapy water is the secret ingredient. Before (left) and after (right) shots are below...
Last edited by RP; 07-17-2023 at 04:33 PM. 
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07-25-2023, 07:24 PM
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I have replaced the pick guards on both my Taylor and Martin guitars and replaced them with clear pick guards. (It's a personal bias, I just think that pick guards detract from, rather than enhance the natural "form" and appearance of a guitar) I installed a clear pick guard from Healingshield on both. The installation is similar to installing a thin vinyl screen protector on a cell phone or tablet. They are very robust and almost invisible. They protect the guitar as well as a plastic factory style pick guard. They also can be removed without leaving an adhesive residue.
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09-23-2023, 03:06 PM
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Yeah I was also looking for the thinnest pickguard possible as to not affect the tone. For now no pickguard at all, nitro finish and I want to keep the resonant tone I have
Does this kill the tone at all?
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09-23-2023, 03:35 PM
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I use the .005" mylar self-stick sheets from Stu-Mac and notice absolutely no change in volume or tone. 
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09-23-2023, 03:50 PM
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