StewMac Tortoloid Acoustic Dreadnought Pickguard, Modern Martin shape

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" x 3-13/16", 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.
Modern Martin Shape Acoustic Dreadnought Pickguard specs:
Dimensions: 0.025" x 7" x 3-13/16" (0.64mm x 177.80mm x 96.84mm)
Radius at soundhole edge: 2-3/8" (60.32mm)