Next Gen Parts 4-Ply Red Tortoise Pickguard Blank — 11.5 × 17 in

Best for

A builder or repair technician making a custom synthetic red-tortoise pickguard whose complete outline, pickup/control openings and hole pattern fit within a minimum 11.5 × 17-inch blank.

Who should skip

Skip it when a pre-cut drop-in pickguard is required, the full template cannot be verified against the blank, a different layer/finish is needed, genuine tortoise shell is expected, or safe cutting and drilling tools are unavailable.

Watchouts

This blank is synthetic red-tortoise-pattern material, not genuine tortoise shell, and is not a pre-shaped pickguard. Protect the visible face, account for layer direction and edge/bevel appearance, and confirm every opening and mounting hole before cutting.

Likely add-ons

• verified full-size pickguard template or original pickguard
• measuring and marking tools
• appropriate cutting, routing, drilling, beveling and edge-finishing tools
• eye protection and safe workholding
• model-appropriate mounting hardware if required

Verify before buying

• Does the complete full-size template fit within the received rough-cut blank with safe edge allowance?
• Is white/black/white/red-tortoise the required layer order and visible face?
• Are all pickup, control, bridge/neck and mounting-hole locations verified?
• Is a template included, or must one be supplied separately?
• Are screws or other mounting hardware required separately?