T-Style Neck Guitar Pickguard Routing Template

The T-Style Neck Pickguard Routing Template ensures clean, professional cavity cuts for your guitar. Made from durable 3/8” thick cast acrylic, it features laser-engraved centerlines for precise alignment, making it an essential tool for accurate routing.

Key Features

• Material: Cast Acrylic: Ensures longevity and precision.
• Thickness: 3/8”: Provides ample bearing contact surface during routing.
• Outer Template Dimensions: 5.875” x 3.875” (149.2mm x 98.4mm): Fits most standard guitar bodies.
• Inner Cavity Dimensions: 2.60″ x .61″ (66.04mm x 15.49mm) Designed for t-style neck pickguard cutout.
• Laser-Engraved Centerlines: For easy and precise alignment.

Compatible Pickups

This template fits most T-Style neck pickups. Verify measurements before routing.

• Confirmed Fit: Standard t-style single coil neck pickups from the following manufacturers: Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, TV Jones, Fender, JBE.
• Recommended pairing with t-style neck pickup template, see our t-style neck pickup template here: T-Style Neck Guitar Pickup Routing Template

Instructions for Using the Template

1. Align & Secure: Apply double-sided tape to the bottom of the template and align its centerlines with drawn centerlines on the guitar body.
2. Create a Starting Pocket: Remove the bulk of the material with a drill press or create a pilot hole large enough for the template routing bit to fit.
3. Make Shallow Passes: Lower the template routing bit into the pilot hole, making passes at incremental depths until reaching the desired depth.

Why Choose our T-Style Neck Guitar Pickguard Routing Template?

The 3/8″ thick acrylic provides solid, reliable bearing contact with plenty of surface area for smooth, precise routing. This added thickness eliminates the need for shimming, making setup easier. It’s reliable, accurate, and reusable making it an essential tool for anyone who values quality and efficiency.