Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum - UTGF
Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Topic started by: dangrunloh on March 22, 2012, 05:39:49 PM
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I'm really thankful that my Taylor 414ce came with a pick guard. I have read where Bob Taylor said that pick guards aren't really needed and they are mostly for appearance. That may be true for fingerpickers but apparently not for me. I am an enthusiastic strummer and I have long fingers. I have never learned to curl them under my palm but play with them extended. I have been playing my 414 for 4 months about 1-2 hours per day and can see signs of light scratching just beyond the pick guard in two places. I love playing the guitar and don't intend to alter my style. It's not the pick but the nails on my long fingers that are doing it. Glad I have a pick guard.
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I know how you feel, I play with a pick and see marks beyond the edge of some of my guitars.
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My GS line didn't come standard with pick guards but I bought a clear "peel and stick" guard and it works great!
I put it on while strumming but then I take it off for just lounging around the house.
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I use the peel - n - stick guard too. Works very well and is invisible, so I just leave it in place.
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I use the peel - n - stick guard too. Works very well and is invisible, so I just leave it in place.
I've heard that Taylor recommends that you take it off after use...?
That's what I've done thus far... ::)
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I'm looking for a peel-n-stick, clear pick guard for another instrument (non-Taylor, sorry), but in the little bit of checking I've done, that material only works on glossy finishes. My instrument has a satin finish. Also, I'd like to get a sheet of it, because I'll have to shape my own. Does anyone know about a clear material that can be used on satin finishes?
Just my $.02 (to put my post back on subject), I do mostly fingerpicking, but still like the looks of a pickguard. I know it's strictly personal preference. To me, it makes my guitar scream "Taylor". I'm proud of that.
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Just my $.02 (to put my post back on subject), I do mostly fingerpicking, but still like the looks of a pickguard. I know it's strictly personal preference. To me, it makes my guitar scream "Taylor". I'm proud of that.
I'm with you on that. Although I am not much on fingerstyle playing, I just like the way my taylors look with a pick guard.