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How to Replace a Guitar's Pick Guard

Replacing a pick guard isn't always necessary during the playable life of your guitar, but it can spruce up the appearance of a guitar that you have played for years. A pick guard is easy to take off and and reinstall and only requires you to use a screwdriver. Various guitar styles require different-shaped pick guards, so use caution when purchasing your new pick guard to ensure you buy the proper size.

Things You'll Need

Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Turn each tuning peg until each string comes off. Set the strings aside.
- 2
  Unscrew the pick guard. Keep the screws in an area where they won't get lost.
- 3
  Place the new pick guard over the location where the old pick guard was. Ensure it is the same size and the holes line up with the screw holes.
- 4
  Screw the old screws into the new pick guard. Drill new holes into the new pick guard if you need to make it line up.
- 5
  Replace the strings on the guitar. Tune the strings.

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