Helping you to buy a Custom Pickguard

The classical guitars were finger-picked and that's why they did not have the pickguard. But today the situation is quite different as only guitarists from all over the world are using Flamenco type guitars only. The guitarist has to heavily to tap and strum these guitars with fingernails. Here, a pickguard is required to save the polished surface of sound board. Earlier the simple celluloid scratchplates were in use but now almost every guitarist wants to stylize the instrument with custom pickguards.

Materials used in Pickguards

The pickguards are made up of different materials like celluloid, vinyl, PVC, Acryclic glass, plywood, glass, metal, fabrics, pearloid, and mother of pearl. Thinking to stylize your guitar then you can easily find out the manufacturers to have a suitable customized pickguard as per requirement.

Tips to buy the Pickguard

You know better how to select a trendy accessory for guitar but let us assist you with following few tips. These will help to finalize the stylish scratchplate for your favorite guitar.

First, know the exact taste before ordering the tea. Means finalize the design & style of your guitar prior to order a custom pickguard. Without finalizing the design, you have to baffle around the online stores and local shops just know to exactly what you want. So just have a fixed design in your imagination before hunting for it.

Secondly, remember to avoid the scratchplate made up from celluloid as they are extremely flammable and has several cons. The celluloid pickguard can burn while playing the guitar heavily whereas its several cons doesn't allow getting the right music from it. Prefer to select other stylish material like Acryclic glass, plywood, fabrics, pearl, etc.

Third, try to search the attractive custom pickguard on the online stores. Because here you will be sitting only in front of your computer instead of visiting stores physically. Browse the different Websites to have a look on the latest pickguards available in the market. Note down the costs of your favorite models and see their designs in large pictures. But don't order it now.

Fourth, it is the time to visit your nearby musical stores in nearby locality with the list of selected pickguards. Check out how their look, feel, and price. Also check other pickguards as well.

Fifth, create a table of the selected pickguards in online stores and local shops. Sort them according to their look first and then as per their price. This table will help to know which one is the best pickguard for your musical show cast.

Conclusion

If you want to have a unique and stylish look with your favorite guitar then go for an especially customized pickguard. First decide a unique taste, select a suitable material, hunt for the selected pieces, and then finalize one of them as per your budget & taste.