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Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Topic started by: TaylorGirl on May 01, 2014, 04:21:00 PM
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I noticed that a black pickguard for the GS Mini is available through Taylor. Recently on the other guitar forum I saw a picture of a spruce mini where the owner swaped out the tortoise pickguard for a black one. It looked pretty cool. Has anyone here done that, either on a spruce or a mahogany mini? Actually, I'm thinking a black pickguard on a mahogany might look sharp. Thoughts? If I got a mahogany mini, I'd be inclined to remove the tortoise pickguard for sure. Don't know if I have the guts to do it myself, though.
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I haven't seen the black pick guard, but I did want to try out a Pearse Arm Rest and so I put a black one of those on my spruce mini. It looks really good (IMHO) and works as advertised. I haven't had the nerve to add one to any of my fullsized Taylors but I'm going to look for that pick guard. I think it will be a really looking add on the spruce mini. Thanks for the heads up.
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I haven't seen the black pick guard, but I did want to try out a Pearse Arm Rest and so I put a black one of those on my spruce mini. It looks really good (IMHO) and works as advertised. I haven't had the nerve to add one to any of my fullsized Taylors but I'm going to look for that pick guard. I think it will be a really looking add on the spruce mini. Thanks for the heads up.
Here's the pic I saw of the guy's spruce mini..
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Here's my mini with the arm rest (if I did that right).
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I just ordered one! Thanks again for the heads up. I think it looks pretty cool! 8)
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That's exciting. The only thing I would change about my HV would be a black pickguard. I have one on my 316ce and it looks great. Thanks for the heads-up!
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Ordered! That must be new, I swear I've looked for that before! I have a date with a hair dryer and some dental floss--thankfully all found in the bathroom where I play!
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I like the look of the black pickguard, but prefer the "no pickguard" option.
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I like the look of the black pickguard, but prefer the "no pickguard" option.
I agree that my '13 Spring LTD looks GREAT without a pickguard, I'd be willing to bet that it would be a tough chore to remove an existing one without some sort of shadowing on the guitar. I'm looking forward to switching over to the black one when it comes in.
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I like the look of the black pickguard, but prefer the "no pickguard" option.
I agree that my '13 Spring LTD looks GREAT without a pickguard, I'd be willing to bet that it would be a tough chore to remove an existing one without some sort of shadowing on the guitar. I'm looking forward to switching over to the black one when it comes in.
if it isn't too old, it shouldn't have any shadowing. i took off the pickguards off all my minis( only guitar i have one on still is my 324...black of course !). it only took about 10 seconds of low heating with a hairdryer and it pulled up easily. any residual glue just rolled off once it cooled leaving no marks. the dental floss would be good to use if you lack patience.
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it looks like the mini & baby 'guards are the only ones currently shown
https://www.taylorguitars.com/taylorware/category/for-your-guitar/parts/pickguards (https://www.taylorguitars.com/taylorware/category/for-your-guitar/parts/pickguards)
the ones for the full size models (5" & 5.5" rosette) & big baby have yet to make an appearance
Ordered! That must be new, I swear I've looked for that before! I have a date with a hair dryer and some dental floss--thankfully all found in the bathroom where I play!
the dental floss is a good idea in order to a lift a corner to get the 'guard to begin to release -
here is good example of a nick waiting to happen, especially on a spruce top
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_we0Im5dotI#t=151 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_we0Im5dotI#t=151)
here's a rosewood 'guard for the mini (non-authorized)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141255641632 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141255641632)
some of the full size 'guards have more of a hohner contour to them
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141255643818 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141255643818)
http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/butlermusic/IMG_3896.JPG (http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/butlermusic/IMG_3896.JPG)
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Michael....a nick waiting to happen because of using the card?
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lifting the edge of the pickguard up with a fingernail, letting it
snap back on the top, then using a pick & then a credit card -
dental floss slipped underneath the edge & gently slid back & forth
will get the 'guard to loosen it's grip enough to get it safely started
the varnish finish on a mini is super thin (only 2.0 mil) -
i like the look of this mini, as the guitar is being used for it's intended purpose, but others may not
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326437 (http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326437)
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Thanks Michael. I am thinking about getting a Hog Mini and would want the pickguard removed. I don't know if I have the guts to do it, though. I may have my dealer do it for me. But, your explanation, warning, etc. is good to know.
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wow ! all my mini pickguards came off in 30 seconds or less ! could be because they were all new. on the HV, i never even strummed a chord until the pickguard was gone.
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I just worked up the courage to tke mine off yesterday (mini-e RW), it came off pretty easy. A little heat and some fishing line, came right off. Mine was a few months old, there is a very faint shadow line, but it should go away (I think), in a little while. I like the looks of the guitar much better without the pg.
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Received and install the new black pick guard on my mini spruce top today. As you can see by the photo, after only 9 or 10 months of ownership and kept primarily in my house next to my desk, there was quite a bit it color change to the original top. I like the new look!
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Looks good, Geez. Anxiously awaiting mine!
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Looks really sharp, Geez. Glad I was able to point out that they were available. I have a spruce top GS Mini too. I'm still on the fence as to what I'm going to do. Still GAS'ing over a hog mini w/o a pickguard. So, I will have to make a trip to the music store and make a decision. If I keep the spruce mini, I think I'm going to go this route and swap out the tortoise pg for the black one.
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Looks good, Geez. Anxiously awaiting mine!
I was quite surprised that it only took 2 1/2 days to get here once I ordered it (I'm just outside the St Louis, MO area). Installation was a snap with the "hair dryer/detail floss" trick.
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Removal/installation was really easy. Patience is key. Residue cleanup was easy too. A little bit of WD-40 on my fingertips and it rolled right off. Looks really cool. Results below...
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BTS, very nice! I like these black pickguards if one chooses to have a pickguard.
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The black pick guard does look good on these GS Mini's. It gives them a little different look, I still prefer the tortoise shell look best. I have had Martins with black pg. and it looked fine. I have and have had guitars with out any pg. they look fine too, but I am still a fan of the original Taylor look.
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Finished the rest of my current round of upgrades to my mini. Black pickguard, Gotoh 510 minis (aged gold), ebony pins with MOP inlay. Working on a custom TRC from Nichols, but I'm taking my time with that. I love it even more!
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I am way late to the game, about nine years. 2023, and I got my first GS mini. I was searching to see why Taylor changed the tortoise pickguard to a black one on the stock GS-Mini. I’m thinking it’s because lots of people had the same sentiment and prefer the black.