Dopro LP Guitar Pickguard, 3-Ply

A damaged or missing pickguard can leave an Les Paul-style guitar looking unfinished, but choosing a replacement by appearance alone can lead to a mismatch at the pickups or mounting holes. This Dopro black 3-ply pickguard comes with a chrome bracket and screws, with listed measurements that give you specific points to compare against your guitar before buying.

It is intended for most Epiphone Les Pauls made in China or Korea, not Gibson Les Pauls made in the USA. Fit still depends on the guitar’s layout.

Where it shines

The useful part here is that the listing provides measurements for the spaces around both pickups and the distance between the mounting holes, rather than relying only on a broad model description. If you are replacing a worn guard, those dimensions can help you compare the new piece with the one already on your guitar. For example, before removing the old guard, you can compare its pickup openings and screw-hole spacing with the listed measurements and spot a likely mismatch early.

The black, three-ply plastic construction gives the replacement a defined layered look, while the chrome metal bracket is included to support the pickguard at the side. From the way it is set up, this is a practical replacement part, not a universal guard for every Les Paul-style instrument.

Key points

• Black, three-ply pickguard made of plastic, with protective film on the surface.
• Metal bracket with a chrome finish, plus screws in the package.
• Listed spacing between the bracket’s two screw holes: about 138mm.
• Neck pickup opening: about 46.5mm, bridge pickup opening: about 45mm.
• Space between the two pickup openings: about 57mm.
• Listed as fitting most Epiphone Les Pauls made in China or Korea, it does not fit Gibson Les Pauls made in the USA.

Those measurements are useful for a side-by-side check, but they do not establish compatibility with every Epiphone model or production run. If your existing guard has a different outline, pickup opening, or mounting-hole position, matching only the guitar’s general style may not be enough. The protective film is a detail to account for while handling the part, the listing does not provide separate cleaning or installation instructions.

Best use cases

This makes the most sense as a replacement when the guitar is within the stated Epiphone fit range and its existing layout appears to match the listed dimensions. It may also suit a straightforward appearance refresh if you want a black, layered guard and a chrome bracket in the same package.

If you prioritize a quick visual match, choosing by color and overall shape may seem simpler. If you prefer to reduce the chance of a fit problem, comparing the pickup openings and screw spacing is the more careful route. You’ll appreciate it if you already know your guitar’s origin and can compare its current guard with these measurements.

When it makes sense

Choose this Dopro guard when you need a black 3-ply replacement for a compatible Epiphone Les Paul and want the bracket and mounting screws included. It’s not for you if your guitar is a USA-made Gibson Les Paul, or if you need a confirmed fit for a model that is not covered by the listing. For an uncertain fit, the most useful next step is to compare the old guard’s outline and mounting points—not just the guitar’s name—with the dimensions provided.