One of the most famous and instantly identifiable pickguards of all-time is now faithfully recreated to fit YOUR guitar and pickups! It is not an approximation or artistic interpretation, IT IS THE REAL PATTERN on Kurt Cobain’s actual “Skystang I”
>>IT WILL ONLY FIT THE SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE / VINTAGE MODIFIED MUSTANG<< More models coming soon (read below)!
*ALL PICKGUARDS ARE MADE TO ORDER. PRODUCTION (Handling) TIME MAY CHANGE FREQUENTLY TO KEEP UP WITH ORDER VOLUME* You will receive a message with an estimated ship date within 1 business day of ordering.
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This guitar is probably the single best bang for your buck "true" mustang experience out there. I sold a ton of pickguards for these in the past 4 years and had nothing but great feedback about them. HOWEVER: THIS MIGHT NOT BE A PERFECT FIT FOR YOUR MUSTANG. I bought 3 official "Classic Vibe" pickguards and they all were slightly different - half a hole difference here, 1-2 mm shape difference there, etc. Nothing major that would make it not work at all, but not up to my usual standards of a perfect or near-perfect fit. I can tell you this is based off a 2021 model, and that it fits the Vintage Modified series, but beyond that I do not know how well it will fit YOUR mustang. Like I said, there's just some inconsistencies with this model. I'm sorry I have no specifics beyond that.
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The Material:
Using high resolution photography provided by my good friend - youtuber “Nirvanaguitars” (who was lucky enough to be the only one invited by Julien’s Auctions to hold, play, and extensively document Kurt Cobain's historic “Skystang I” Mustang) - I have painstakingly adapted the pattern for these pickguards, including the correct size, shape, and location of all the most notable marks.
Only the smallest of changes were made to remove the strings/pickups/etc. from the original image to allow it to be cut to fit various mustang-style guitars
This pattern is printed in crystal clear resolution on a deluxe, extra thick, and durable glossy vinyl. The vibrant color goes all the way through the material, and from a side view gives the impression of real tortoise! The vinyl is applied to standard 3-ply white/black/white PVC pickguard material before being cut to your specifications. The final product is "smooth and cut to perfection" (as a customer in my feedback described)
Why vinyl? Why not celluloid or resin? While resin or celluloid might be great for a normal tortoise guard, it can never match the pixel-level accuracy and consistency that vinyl offers that is ideal for a replica.
No shielding is included. There are many theories on the best way to do this and it is up to you to install your preference. FYI, I do not shield my own pickguards (and neither did Japanese Jagstangs)!
How They Fit:
This pickguard is made directly from an authentic original. So if installed on the intended guitar it should fit very well, as my feedback will show. Thousands of happy customers!
It is only made for the EXACT guitar listed/described and will likely not fit any other guitar perfectly, even if they look similar. Please only buy for a different guitar than the one listed if you are ok with an improper fit, or are prepared to make significant modifications to the pickguard or your guitar. Every ‘stang has different pickguard shapes, hole locations, metal plate shapes and placements, switch locations, etc. and it can get unexpectedly difficult
Final responsibility for everything fitting is yours! Please wait to receive your pickguard before modifying your guitar, if possible.
Older guitars are generally less consistent with how the pickguard will fit. I’ve worked on MANY 90’s/2000’s Mustangs/Jagstangs and pickguards always fit slightly different on every single one. Nothing too bad though.
Many factors influence how pickguards fit. Installation tips are included in every package.
Returns/Feedback:
PLEASE contact us before leaving negative/neutral feedback or requesting a return. Rare misunderstandings/ mistakes/ unexpected issues happen in custom work (both by myself and buyers), and there’s almost always a better solution that is faster and easier for everyone involved. My #1 goal is to get you a pickguard you are happy with.
For returns: as this is a custom order item made specifically for you, we will kindly ask that you strongly consider keeping your purchase. But we will always accept returns. Buyer pays return shipping (even if the pickguard does not fit your guitar).
**Only the pickguard is included in this listing. ALL other parts shown - Bodies, Necks, Hardware, Pickups, etc. - are for illustrative purposes only**
Future pickguards to be released:
General Mustang (for new projects and/or Luthiers)
Fender MIM Player Mustang
Fender MIJ Traditional 60s & 70s Mustang
Squier Bullet & Sonic Mustangs
Please let us know if there’s any others you’re interested in! (Only MUSTANGS will be considered)