1960’s T-Style Tortoise Shell Pickguard

1960’s T-Style Tortoise Shell Pickguard

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

The Pickguard Is In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

It Appears To Be A Unknown 1960’s 4-Ply 8-Hole Tortoise Shell Pickguard

Non-Original Route For A Mini Humbucker (2 9/16″ x 1 1/8″ As Shown)

Removed From A 1966 Fender Esquire

The Pickguard Shows Playwear Such As Pick Marks And Slight Shrinking Throughout

The history of tortoiseshell guitar pickguards is a story of beauty, innovation, and conservation. While tortoiseshell was once a prized material for its aesthetic appeal and durability, its use has been largely replaced by synthetic alternatives due to environmental concerns. Today, the legacy of tortoiseshell lives on in the iconic look of vintage guitars and the continued use of imitation materials that capture the same visual charm.