Self-Adhesive Pickguard Sheet 250 x 200 mm
Product description
For acoustic guitar and ukulele owners who want to replace a worn pickguard, cover surface marks, or make a custom design, this blank sheet leaves the outline up to you.
The deep red tortoiseshell finish adds a vintage-style look, while the adhesive backing avoids a separate glue step.
You’ll need to trace and cut the shape yourself. That makes it flexible for DIY projects, but less convenient if you want a ready-cut guard.
Key specifications
- Size: 250 x 200 mm
- Material: Flexible celluloid, listed at 0.7–0.8 mm thick for tortoiseshell colors
- Color: Deep red tortoiseshell
- Adhesive: Self-adhesive backing, the product description says it can be removed with minimal residue
- Finish protection: Protective film is included for cutting and installation
The sheet format is useful when a standard pickguard shape won’t fit your instrument or when you want to make a template first. The stated size is intended to provide enough material for a full-size acoustic guitar, as well as smaller instrument and craft projects. That does not mean every possible outline will fit: the amount of usable material depends on the shape you cut and how you position it.
Who it’s for
This is aimed at guitarists and ukulele owners comfortable with a small hands-on project, along with hobbyists making custom instrument parts. It can also serve as a replacement when an existing guard is worn, or as a way to cover marks on an acoustic guitar’s surface. A solid pick if you want to choose the guard’s shape and are happy to measure, trace, and trim it yourself.
The product description lists ordinary household tools such as scissors or a craft knife for cutting, so specialized luthier tools aren’t presented as necessary. Still, the final fit depends on careful measuring and clean cutting. If your priority is a precise, ready-to-install shape with no trimming, a pre-cut pickguard is a different and simpler approach.
What you get
The listing describes a flexible, self-adhesive sheet with a protective film over the surface. The suggested process is to trace the desired outline, cut it, peel the adhesive backing, place and smooth the sheet, then remove the protective film. For example, you could make a paper template from your instrument, check that it fits around the strings and sound hole, and then use that outline to cut the sheet before exposing the adhesive.
Clean the instrument surface before installation, as directed in the product details. The adhesive is described as secure once applied and removable with little residue, but results can depend on the surface and how it is removed. A low-heat hair dryer is suggested to help with repositioning or removal. The listing also notes that the displayed color may differ slightly from the actual sheet, so the deep red tortoiseshell appearance may not look identical across screens and lighting.
Before you decide
Can it be used on a ukulele? The product is listed for acoustic guitars and ukuleles, and the sheet can be cut to suit a smaller instrument.
Do you need specialty cutting tools? No specialty luthier tools are specified, the listing names household cutting tools. You’ll still need to work carefully to get the outline you want.
Does it come in a finished pickguard shape? No. It is a blank sheet, so you create and cut the shape for your project.
Is it worth it?
From the way it is set up, the main benefit is control over the shape: one blank can serve a repair, a surface-covering project, or a custom design rather than forcing you to use a standard outline. You may want to skip it if you don’t want to measure and cut, or if a slight color difference from the screen would be a problem. Choose it when a flexible tortoiseshell sheet and DIY fit matter more than a ready-made part.