Important: 1. Follow the steps in our video to remove your original guitar pickguard material. 2. Remove the protective transparent film from the surface after installation. 3. Fits most right handed models slope shoulder dreadnaughts. Musician Outfitters acoustic pickguards were developed by us here in sunny California. Our faux tortoise shell designs are not only strikingly attractive, they highly durable and provide a sound and feel that makes your guitar a joy to play. Impact and scratch resistant, it will protect your guitar investment. The precast pickguards come with an elegant radiused edge so that they appear to have been 'finished in.' Our pickguards are individually created using a resin casting technique; actual appearance can differ considerably from the stock photos shown here. These styles have a swirl pattern like many old Martins. Some have brownish tones; the others tend to redder or red-brown tones and even lighter browns with greenish/yellowish tones. The 'Dark' styles look more like 1920s or 30s tortoiseshell, with lighter, translucent areas. The 'Amber Firestripe' evokes the prewar Gibson or Kalamazoo style. Because they are translucent, especially in the paler areas, coloration will change slightly when mounted on a guitar. Our guards are produced in most standard Martin shapes available. See our store for other models. We also offer other shapes such as Gibson SJ-200, the 1950s-size J-45/J-50 and the L-00, which look great in a 'firestripe' style. Pre-shaped guards come fitted with 3M adhesive film ready for fitting. This listing is specially tailor-made for Martin guitars. However, they are suitable for many other guitars besides Martin. Please note the images and videos for information on fitting and installation around your guitar sound hole.
- For J-45 slope shoulder dreadnaught guitars. Epoxy Resin pickguard material. This acoustic guitar pickguard protects your guitar from your guitar pick. Guitar picks for acoustic guitar are no match.
- These acoustic guitar accessories are made in California by hand. Each pickguard is unique. Each edge guard protects. Choose to match your guitar bridge pins or other upgraded accessories.
- Fits J-45 slope shoulder dreadnaught guitars. These teardrop guitar pickguards are traditional. They fit a 5 inch diameter circle - guitar with a 4 inch sound hole and 1/2 rosette.
- Installation of these guitar pickguards is possible with careful attention to detail. 3M adhesive backing for easy installation. They are ideal on your martin acoustic guitar.
- This dreadnought pickguard is a beautiful way to set your guitar apart. Whether you have a white acoustic, sunburst or natural, you'll find this acoustic guitar pick guard is ideal.
- NOTE: Due each pickguard being custom and handmade, there will be variation from one pickguard to the next. Each is Unique.
- NOTE: These pickguards are translucent. The color of the guitar itself will affect the color of the pickguard. Note the images of the pickguards. They are on natural spruce tops. Darker tops and sunbursts will result in a darker appearance.
