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Title: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: Louie on July 17, 2012, 11:56:38 PM: do they only come in clear or can you get them in black as well...........and can you get a Taylor pick guard with adhesive on it in black????
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on July 18, 2012, 10:10:24 AM: I think that the reusable type are clear only...not sure about the other part of your question...
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: sthompson on July 19, 2012, 03:56:43 PM: The Taylor store doesn't show a black adhesive pickguard,
but I have seen one. Perhaps it was a custom part, but
call Taylor and ask. 800.494.9600.
st
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: michaelw on July 21, 2012, 12:51:00 AM: i've only seen the Taylor clear removable 'guards on-line -
DS custom (http://www.dscustom.com/Products.htm) has a black removable guard, which could be trimmed a little if desired

the faux 'tortoise' adhesive backed ones are the only ones currently listed on-line -
the black permanent ones are a BTO option & i remember seeing them being available
as an accessory/replacement part in the past (i thought), but they're not shown now
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: Louie on July 21, 2012, 08:44:21 AM: I spoke with taylor rep yesterday and the BTO option is the only way the black ones are available..................I guess I may have to cut my own.........just found some black adhesive sheets on Stewmac............let's see how this goes :-\
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: michaelw on July 21, 2012, 08:49:12 PM: Quote from: Louie on July 21, 2012, 08:44:21 AM
I spoke with taylor rep yesterday and the BTO option is the only way the black ones are available..................I guess I may have to cut my own.........just found some black adhesive sheets on Stewmac............let's see how this goes :-\
it could be the perfect 'excuse' to order another guitar ;)
'but dear, that's the only way that pickguard is available' :-\

ok, maybe not :-[
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: sthompson on July 21, 2012, 08:53:48 PM: That ain't the way it works in my neighborhood, Michael.

Louie, before you go sticking that thing on, try calling a few
dealers, like some of the sponsors here, and ask if they have
any of those black pick guards in their stash.
st
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: Louie on July 22, 2012, 01:39:34 PM: is there a sponsor list that I can check out???
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: michaelw on July 22, 2012, 02:13:50 PM: just wanted to clarify that there are NOT any 'sponsors' here -
there are dealers that choose to participate, but the expense for keeping
the forum running is being generously covered solely by Josh at this time

here are a few great folks that members have had
wonderful experiences with (listed in no particular order)

Bill @ Nichols Custom Inlay (wood pickguard)
Dave @ Dave's Guitar Shop
Don & Marty @ Wildwood Music
Eric @ Martin Music
Jim & James @ Guitar Rodeo
Jon & Sharon @ My Favorite Guitars
Jack @ NorthEast Music Center
Paul @ Tobias Music
Steve, Bruce & Lance @ Wildwood Guitars
Ted & Helena @ LA Guitar Sales

for those i've missed, i'm sure others will 'chime' in :)
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: sthompson on July 22, 2012, 06:20:24 PM: Sorry, Michael, you're absolutely right and I misspoke.
But those are the people I was thinking about. Good
folks, all.
st
Title: Re: Universal Taylor reusable pick guards
Post by: play2praiseHim on July 23, 2012, 01:42:13 PM: Looking for a black beveled pick guard for my cedar topped Taylor. I don't like the reddish tortis shell color it came stock with. I might have to order an ebony one from Bill Nichols. I am a little concerned that it will be too thick and decrease the volume and tone. Anyone have any experience with his wood pick guards?