Can you remove a pick guard?
Thin Martin pickguards like this one usually come off cleanly when you get under them with bridge removal knives. Sometimes a little heat helps things along — that’s what I’m using the desk lamp for here. Don’t leave it heating long; you just want to warm it, then gently lift the plastic as it releases.
Should I remove the pick guard?
Pickguards are used to protect the finish of your guitar. If you play with a pick and want to preserve the finish of the guitar then a pickguard is necessary. If you don’t use a pick and/or don’t mind minor scratches or signs of wear from strumming a pickguard isn’t strictly necessary.
What is the use of pickguard?
A device applied to the surface of a guitar (or bass, etc.) to protect its finish from scratches that may occur due to picks scraping across the top while playing. Pick guards are usually made from some type of plastic, although metal and other materials are sometimes used.
Why do guitars have pickguards?
What are guitar pickguards made of?
Pickguards fitted to acoustic guitars are usually made from thin (2 mm) sheets of plastic (such as PVC), attached with an adhesive just below the sound hole. The material should not be unduly thick or heavy since this might reduce vibration of the soundboard and alter the tone or volume of the instrument.
Why do some guitars not have a pick guard?
Some guitars have pickguards for protective or decorative purposes. Pickguards are designed to protect the front of your guitar’s body from damage with the pick. They have little to no effect on the sound of a guitar. The reason why some guitars don’t have pickguards, is purely for aesthetic reasons.
What’s the point of a pickguard?
What is a scratch plate?
A pickguard (also known more correctly as scratchplate) is a piece of plastic or other (often laminated) material that is placed on the body of a guitar, mandolin or similar plucked string instrument. The pick does not normally contact that part of the guitar when used correctly.