A guitar pickguard is an essential accessory to any guitar that is finger picked heavily or to any one that is played with picks. The guitar pickguard is the protective shield that protects the guitar instrument from wear and tear. Candelas Guitars pickguards are handmade by Tomas Delgado himself with 90 years of luthier experience behind him. His pickguards are transparent and durable in that they will last a minimum of 10 years.