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Originally Posted by runamuck
Exactly. What's the logic for using a wood pickguard other than looks? It's certainly not functional. In fact, if anything it's anti-functional.
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While I get the reference, and understand the logic behind saying this, I do disagree. A pickguard of any material will help protect the guitar top. Yes, perhaps a wood pickguard will crack, or get roughed up by the pick. But, any sort of pickguard is easier to replace than a top with a gouge in it from too many wild pick strums. ( Think Will Nelson's guitar here). I would much rather replace a pickguard than try to repair a damaged top.