Which pickguard for this Taylor?

chtaylo2 · #1 01-29-2002, 11:50 AM

I'm in the process of buying this 810WMB. It has no pickguard, but I'm a heavy strummer and I know I'll need one so I don't scratch the finish. What are your opinions on a pickguard?
Thanks for your help!
-Chris

Here's a picture of the guitar:

chtaylo2 · #2 01-29-2002, 11:53 AM

Sorry, I had tried to post a poll for this thread!
I'm considering calling Taylor for either a clear or a tortoise shell pickguard. Thanks!

-Chris

LarryH in Texas · #3 01-29-2002, 11:55 AM

I would go with the clear, possibly with some scrollwork (similar to Bagelsgirl's). You might try one of those picnxr's to see how you like the clear before actually installing it.

bnjp · #4 01-29-2002, 02:30 PM

I think that guitar looks stunning without the pickguard! the ones with the narrow rosette like that look good without. I'd definitely go clear IMHO.

dcn100 · #5 01-29-2002, 03:42 PM

I also vote for clear. I don't think your guitar's personality needs any more complexity.

BillM · #6 01-29-2002, 03:51 PM

Agreed - that WMB has a very cool, simple look that I wouldn't mess with. Any pick marks it may eventually get should only add to its character.

Just my $.02.

Bill

JW · #7 01-29-2002, 09:46 PM

Clear. Taylors clear is tough and thin. almost invisable from a foot away. And its free! Just call customer service. JW

Bill Nichols (CaptBill) · #8 01-29-2002, 10:46 PM

Great looking guitar!
Definitely a clear guard.

leftydude · #9 01-30-2002, 01:38 AM

Beautiful guitar. I don;t know if you've noticed it though but that thing's strung up backwards.

rbachman · #10 01-30-2002, 06:37 AM

leftydude,
I did notice the same thing about the strings!!

"Lefty" Bachman

bagelsgirl · #11 01-30-2002, 07:23 AM

If it was me, I wouldn't put a fake tortoise guard from Taylor on there. I just don't like the "red pepperoni" look of the guards they use. I'd be inclined to either go clear (and look into the removable kind, do a search here) or, you wouldn't have to get a fancy inlayed one like I did, but it would still be cool to get a Taylor shaped guard made out of that Tor-Tis material made by John Greven. It is really cool stuff and pretty affordable too, it looks like real tortoise and comes in different varieties of shading... Thats just me, I don't like the red pepperoni and wouldn't want to stick it on a beauty like yours....

JayGon · #12 01-30-2002, 07:49 AM

Bagelsgirl,

I kind of like the pepperoni. I'd prefer mushroom, sausage and onion......

Jay

chtaylo2 · #13 01-30-2002, 07:49 AM

Thanks to all who replied.

Leftydude and Rbachman,
I hadn't noticed anything about the strings. Do you mean they're strung as a "lefty"? I don't have the guitar yet, I've just agreed to buy that guitar and I should have it within the next week or so.

-Chris

b-squared · #14 01-30-2002, 07:59 AM

Chris,

PLEASE forgive them..They play left-handed, so..to them the guitar is strung wrong! The picture looks great! I'd go for a clear guard, if I'd go for one at all.

Best Wishes, Bill

rbachman · #15 01-30-2002, 02:48 PM

Sorry we scared you Chris!!