Thanks DG. I ordered a custom Taylor two months ago. A bucket list/once in a lifetime splurge. I paid a premium for the soundboard wood upgrade and bracing. But I like the look of a tortoiseshell pick guard. And also to protect the surface. (Wouldn’t want it to look like Willy Nelson’s guitar). So I elected to install one. Just wondering if I am going to regret that decision? Spent a lot of time designing on which options to concentrate the expenditure and not compromise, and what fru-fru i could not justify. They don’t offer a program on their website where you can preview how the dozens of options will blend, you can’t get an idea if what you are ordering will yield what you want and envision. Like Toyota. They need to do that. Sooooo,,,,, in the end i fired away and adjusted for effect and took the leap of faith. Spent a lot of time on the phone with the guys in El Cajon. They were helpful and patient over several calls. Took a final inventory, put my trust in Taylor Guitars and (ouch), got the chekbook out. The beast will be in my hands in another month I am told. Total fabrication time about 3 & 1/2 months they advertise. We will see. More to come.
