StewMac Tortoloid Acoustic Dreadnought Pickguard, Oversize

Description

This beautiful reproduction tortoise for vintage-style acoustic guitars gives you the look of actual tortoise shell, complete with semi-transparent amber areas that intensify the soundboard color
Each Tortoloid pickguard is individually made - just like natural shell, no two have exactly the same pattern
Durable, self-adhesive, and a mere 0.025" thin
Won't dampen tone, or shrink
Dimensions: 0.025" x 7-1/8" x 4", with a 2-3/8" radius at soundhole edge
Beautiful reproduction tortoise for vintage-style acoustic guitars.
The look of actual tortoise shell, complete with semi-transparent amber areas that intensify the soundboard color.
Each Tortoloid pickguard is individually made.
Just like natural shell, no two have exactly the same pattern.< /p>
Durable, self-adhesive, and a mere 0.025" thin!
They won't dampen tone, or shrink. The edges can be beveled with fine sandpaper.
Tortoloid is a handsome material which uses poured resins and dyes to reproduce the color and 3-dimensional depth of antique Hawksbill tortoise shell. Luthier Mario Proulx developed this material using antique guitar picks for sampling the colors and refining the patterns.
Dimensions: 0.025" x 7-1/8" x 4" (0.64mm x 180.98mm x 101.6mm)
Radius at soundhole edge: 2-3/8" (60.32mm)
When in doubt, order an oversized pickguard. Trim and file to fit.