Material Gallery

At Terrapin Guitars, we offer a wide selection of high-quality materials to craft custom pickguards, truss rod covers, back plates, and more for electric, bass, and acoustic guitars.

Find the Perfect Material for Your Guitar

Explore our diverse selection of materials to create a unique look and feel for your instrument. Whether you prefer classic designs, modern finishes, or bold custom materials, we have the perfect option to match your style.

Need an exact match? We offer material samples so you can see the color and texture before ordering.
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Looking for Something Truly One-of-a-Kind?
We can custom laminate materials to create distinctive designs that make your guitar stand out. If you have a specific vision, we’re here to bring it to life with expert skill and attention to detail.

Explore Our Materials & Customization Options Below

💡 Need Help Choosing the Right Material? Contact Us for recommendations.

BASIC PICKGUARD MATERIAL

white solid .060” (1.5mm) thick, gloss finish
white solid .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
white/black/white 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
black solid .060” (1.5mm) thick, gloss finish
black solid .060” (1.5mm) thick, matte finish
black solid .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
black solid .090” (2.3mm) thick, matte finish
black/white/black 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
black/red/black 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
black/cream/black 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
parchment solid .060” (1.5mm) thick, gloss finish
parchment solid .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
parchment/black/parchment 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
cream solid .060” (1.5mm) thick, gloss finish
cream solid .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
cream/black/cream 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
mint/black/mint 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish

PEARL OR PEARLOID PICKGUARD MATERIAL

white pearl/w/b/w 4ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
black pearl/w/b/w 4ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
silver pearl/w/b/w 4ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
cream pearl/black/cream 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
parchment pearl/parchment/black/parchment 4ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
mint pearl/mint/black/mint 4ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish

TORTOISE PICKGUARD MATERIAL

celluloid brown tortoise/w/b/w 4ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
celluloid red tortoise/w/b/w 4ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
vinyl brown tortoise/w/b 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
vinyl red tortoise/w/b 3ply .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish

ACOUSTIC PICKGUARD MATERIAL

celluloid tortoise 0.28” (0.70 mm) thick, gloss finish
celluloid fires tripe 0.28” (0.70 mm) thick, gloss finish
black solid .030” (0.75 mm) thick, gloss finish
black solid .030” (0.75 mm) thick, matte finish
white solid .030” (0.75 mm) thick, gloss finish
white solid .030” (0.75 mm) thick, matte finish
cream solid .030” (0.75 mm) thick, gloss finish
black/white .060” (1.5 mm) thick, gloss finish
white/black .060” (1.5 mm) thick, gloss finish

ENGRAVABLE MATERIAL

black/white text .060” (1.5 mm) thick, matte finish
white/black text .060” (1.5 mm) thick, matte finish
black/white text .060” (1.5 mm) thick, gloss finish
textured black/white text .060” (1.5 mm) thick, textured

SPECALITY PICKGUARD MATERIAL

5ply black/white/black/white/black 0.125” (3.2mm) thick, gloss finish
clear acrylic .060” (1.5mm) thick, gloss finish
clear acrylic .090” (2.3mm) thick, gloss finish
clear acrylic 0.125” (3.2mm) thick, gloss finish
mirror acrylic 0.125” (3.2mm) thick, gloss finish
COLOR acrylic 0.125” (3.2mm) thick, gloss finish
FLUORESCENT acrylic 0.125 (3.2mm) thick, gloss finish