Where to buy removeable plastic protector

petah · Jul 29, 2009

I want to put a clear plastic guard right behind my bridge on my ( and GF's ) Ukuleles. This is to protect them when changing strings. I know they do a similar thing on classical guitars and on the case back's of watches. Have you heard of this before? Also where would I buy it? Stewmac does not carry it.:shaka:

DaveVisi · Jul 29, 2009

I'm surprised Stew Mac doesn't have it. My other "go to " supplier, Luthier's Mercantile has this:

http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdpr...+Material&NameProdHeader=Removable+Pickguards

If all you're worried about is string changing, I usually scotch tape a library card or old credit card behind the bridge until I'm done.

Moore Bettah Ukuleles · Jul 29, 2009

A couple of points to consider:
Watch out for tape on any lacquer finish, no matter how long it's cured. Many tape adhesives can leave a "footprint" that will permanently mar the finish even if the tape is left on for just a few minutes. I simply hold a business card below the bridge when installing strings.
Keep any pick guard material away from the lower bout if possible. It certainly can't help the sound and less is better in this case.

petah · Jul 30, 2009

after more thought, i will just use the credit card technique.

DaveVisi · Jul 30, 2009

Moore Bettah Ukuleles said:
A couple of points to consider:
Watch out for tape on any lacquer finish, no matter how long it's cured. Many tape adhesives can leave a "footprint" that will permanently mar the finish even if the tape is left on for just a few minutes. I simply hold a business card below the bridge when installing strings.
Keep any pick guard material away from the lower bout if possible. It certainly can't help the sound and less is better in this case.

Good point. If you use tape at all, try low adhesion drafting tape or blue painters tape.

pithaya9 · Jul 30, 2009

Moore Bettah Ukuleles said:
A couple of points to consider:
Watch out for tape on any lacquer finish, no matter how long it's cured. Many tape adhesives can leave a "footprint" that will permanently mar the finish even if the tape is left on for just a few minutes. I simply hold a business card below the bridge when installing strings.
Keep any pick guard material away from the lower bout if possible. It certainly can't help the sound and less is better in this case.

Great tip Chuck. Thanks

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