Template Index & PDF Outlines. Acoustic Guitar Pickguards

SELECTING A SHAPE. Even though reference is made to brand, remember that you can experiment with different shapes. Keep in mind that you may be locked into a shape since removing a pickguard commonly leaves a 'tan' line where the wood under the pickguard is lighter in color after less exposure to UV rays over time.

SEARCHING BY ROSETTE CUT DIAMETER. The index shows a column that indicates the diameter of the rosette cut. Rosettes vary in configuration and it is important that you decide exactly where you want this cut to fall on your rosette. Sometimes a pickguard will run up to the line just to the outside of an abalone line, meaning, part of the rosette is concealed. In other cases, the rosette cut follows the outer ring of the rosette exposing the entire rosette. This varies with make and model and if you want to deviate outside the standard diameter for a given pickguard, this is no problem. Read on.

OPTIONAL ROSETTE CUT. Every template outline can be modified to match the rosette cut you prefer. Eventually all the PDF files will have optional rosette diameters so you can cut out and test the outline that best matches your guitar. For now, EMAIL me and request the change of diameter for no upcharge.


ADD YOUR POPULAR PICKGUARD SHAPE. You can help me grow this list by providing me a 'scan' of your pickguard attatched to an email.If the pickguard is still mounted to the guitar, you can make a pencil rubbing of your pickguard, on a piece of paper and then scan it and send it to me. Include the diameter of your rosette cut. If it's easier, you can mail it to me.

I will knock off $15 from your order if you can provide me with a popular style that I will re-use. EMAIL me to add your template outline. I appreciate your help!


PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS. When printing your PDF outline, make sure to adjust your printer properties to turn 'Scaling' off. It may also be referenced as 'Fit To Page'' which again, should be turned off. Printers vary in the 'Properties' dialogue so it may be necessary to press an 'Advanced' tab to find the Scaling options but this is important to insure an accurate print-out. Once printed, you can verify a full size print using the 1 inch scale provided as a reference.


DISCLAIMER. This is an index for templates of popular Brands and Models. All of these brands are registered trademarks of the companies that own them and Artisan Guitar Creations makes no claim to their shapes or designs. Reference to Make and Model is to aid in adding or retrofitting a Wood Veneer Pickguard that best suits your instrument.

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Manufacture

Template ID

Model Compatability

PDF Outline

Rosette Cut Diameter

Price

Alvarez
Art & Lutherie
S6
Similar to Seagull
Breedlove
Collings
Epiphone
 

d=4.375 (4 3/8")

 
Epiphone Hummingbird
d=4.75 (4 3/4")
Gibson
 
J45 Teardrop Style
d=4.625 (4 5/8")
 
J45 or J50
d=4.875 (4 7/8")
 
L4A
5 inches
 
Heritage
d=4.625 (4 5/8")
 
Gibson Hummingbird
d=4.125 (4 1/4")
 
 
Hummingbird 2
d=5
 
Advanced Jumbo V1
d=5
 
Advanced Jumbo V2
d=4.875 (4 7/8")
 
J100
 
Dove
d=4 1/16"
 
Songwriter
d=5
 
Songwriter Deluxe
     
Guild
 
d=4.375 (4 3/8")
Hofner
 
Hofner Western
d=5.125 (5 1/4")
Larivee
Lowden
Martin
 
Fits Many Martin Models
d=5
 
OM18V
d=4.465
Oscar Schmidt
   
d=5.25 (5 1/4")
 
Santa Cruz Gutar Co.
Seagull
 
d=5
 
S6_V2
d=5 1/2"
 
S6 Inlay
Seagull Maple Wood Inlay
d=5
Sigma
Takamine
 
EG523
d=5.4
Taylor
 
Fits Models with a 5 inch Rosette Cut
d=5
 
d=5 1/2
 
d=5 1/2
 
d = 5 1/2
Washburn
Yamaha
 
YA-APX
APX series
Oval
 
YA-CC1
Compass Custom
d=5
 
d=4.7
 
YA-FG300
d=4.5 (4 1/2")
 
Misc. Shapes
 
r=2.5
 
UA27
r=2.25
 
 
UA47
r=2.3125
 
r=2.2
 
r=2.353
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