Members FastEddie Posted July 2, 2006 Members Posted July 2, 2006 I have a 514 ce made entirely with tropical mahogany and the tortise pickgaurd doesnt look too bad to me. I just picked up a 614ce made of maple and spruce and the pickguard looks so out of place to me on this particular guitar. Has anyone ever had one removed or removed it yourself? I would only imagine that it would do some sort of damage to the finish however, I still wanted to know if it is possible....Thanks a bunch. Eddie
Members JasmineTea Posted July 2, 2006 Members Posted July 2, 2006 Don't run out and try this till you get some other replies from those who've actualy removed a Taylor p/g. I used a hair dryer and a plastic razor blade to get the clear p/g off my Larrivee. A little rubbing alcohol gets the residual glue off.
Members t60 fan Posted July 3, 2006 Members Posted July 3, 2006 The white stuff from a twinkee. Will dissolve the pickguard itself.
Members FastEddie Posted July 4, 2006 Author Members Posted July 4, 2006 Originally posted by FastEddie I have a 514 ce made entirely with tropical mahogany and the tortise pickgaurd doesnt look too bad to me. I just picked up a 614ce made of maple and spruce and the pickguard looks so out of place to me on this particular guitar. Has anyone ever had one removed or removed it yourself? I would only imagine that it would do some sort of damage to the finish however, I still wanted to know if it is possible....Thanks a bunch. Eddie I think I will write Taylor about it if I dont hear any personal experiences here about doing it. I'm not going to be the first!!! Eddie
Members JasmineTea Posted July 5, 2006 Members Posted July 5, 2006 http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Guitar/Pickguards/PeelGuard/peelguard.html
Members javaCat Posted July 5, 2006 Members Posted July 5, 2006 Those pictures would make me think twice.
Members tulefog Posted July 5, 2006 Members Posted July 5, 2006 I had a pick guard fall off a Taylor. I liked it better so I left it off. The pickguard came loose on a friend's Taylor and he had a new one put on. The pickguards from Taylor have a peel off backing. I don't think you'll have any problem getting one off. They are more like a bumper sticker than a piece of plastic with industrial glue.
Members t60 fan Posted July 7, 2006 Members Posted July 7, 2006 This just in: pickguards may not be plastic!
Members dadgad7 Posted July 7, 2006 Members Posted July 7, 2006 yeah, possibly some phenolic resin compound:eek: but don't try to smoke it.... I dislike pickguards on all guitars, wether they look good or not, I fingerpick and just don't like 'em. that being said, I've removed a few in my time - some with success, other times not, you never know what you're getting into until it's too late. I had one once, that even though I was very careful, splinters of wood came up too! I was horrified, went right out and bought another guard immediately and slapped it on, at that point there was no other choice. My advice is to live with it, if it is already there.
Members Queequeg Posted July 7, 2006 Members Posted July 7, 2006 Originally posted by t60 fan This just in: pickguards may not be plastic! uh oh. let me guess... not micarta?
Members tulefog Posted July 7, 2006 Members Posted July 7, 2006 Originally posted by dadgad7 yeah, possibly some phenolic resin compound:eek: but don't try to smoke it....I dislike pickguards on all guitars, wether they look good or not, I fingerpick and just don't like 'em.that being said, I've removed a few in my time - some with success, other times not,you never know what you're getting into until it's too late.I had one once, that even though I was very careful, splinters of wood came up too!I was horrified, went right out and bought another guard immediately and slapped it on, at that point there was no other choice.My advice is to live with it, if it is already there. Again, the pickguard on a Taylor is different from pickguards on other guitars. Much like the way Taylor attaches the neck to the guitar is different. If it is a fairly new Taylor, I think the pickguard can be removed with zero difficulty. If in doubt, take it to a reliable tech.
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 10, 2006 Members Posted July 10, 2006 Lots of people remove the pickguards from their Taylors. The big problem is that the top will have a "sun tan" and will be lighter under the guard. Most people remove the guards while the git is very new to avoid this.
Members FastEddie Posted July 10, 2006 Author Members Posted July 10, 2006 Thanks for the replies guys. I am still reluctant to remove it even though I just bought it 2 weeks ago, It is still a 2005 so it may have had the pickguard on it for almost a year. I am afraid of a tan line however so I might just have to live with it.
Members Cldplytkmn Posted July 11, 2006 Members Posted July 11, 2006 its probably lived most of its life in its case, correct? i think you'd be alright as far as the tan line... i believe its sunlight that generally causes the top to darken
Members t60 fan Posted July 11, 2006 Members Posted July 11, 2006 Originally posted by Cldplytkmn its probably lived most of its life in its case, correct? i think you'd be alright as far as the tan line... i believe its sunlight that generally causes the top to darken Plus you can put it back on if there is one. I have left the pickguards on my Taylors because I actually like them.
Members FastEddie Posted July 12, 2006 Author Members Posted July 12, 2006 Originally posted by Cldplytkmn its probably lived most of its life in its case, correct? i think you'd be alright as far as the tan line... i believe its sunlight that generally causes the top to darken Yes, it stays in a case. I figured the tan line came from the glue drawing color out of the wood or something. Hmmm, now I am thinking again....
Members FastEddie Posted July 12, 2006 Author Members Posted July 12, 2006 Originally posted by t60 fan Plus you can put it back on if there is one. I have left the pickguards on my Taylors because I actually like them. I like Taylor pickguards too, but it doesnt blend in with the rest of the wood.
Members Cldplytkmn Posted July 12, 2006 Members Posted July 12, 2006 Originally posted by FastEddie Yes, it stays in a case. I figured the tan line came from the glue drawing color out of the wood or something. Hmmm, now I am thinking again.... you can go over to the old taylor forum and ask them... cause worst case scenario, you just put it back on if you hate it...
Members t60 fan Posted July 12, 2006 Members Posted July 12, 2006 Main thing is to sh!t or get off the pot. That is, either do it now or put it out of your mind. There is really no risk since you can put it back on, or replace it with one more pleasing to your eye.
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 12, 2006 Members Posted July 12, 2006 I was at a gig last weekend and the singer had this great big cutaway dread. She had a Kayser capo clipped over the headstock so I couldn't see the name or shape - but I could tell immediately from where I sat in the front row that it was a Taylor by the shape of the pickguard (and the bridge confirmed it). When I got up close I could see the little rounded knobs of the new ES. Personally I don't like pickguards (I'm a finger picker) but I would sure leave on a dread or if you strum. Otherwise, take it off and see what you think.
Members FastEddie Posted July 17, 2006 Author Members Posted July 17, 2006 Well, I went ahead and did it....I took it off but there is a slight tan line. I will let it off for awhile to see if if ever blends in or not. If it doesnt, I will order another one to replace it.
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