Detail 01
Single cutaway shape
Cut for the Les Paul outline. Screw holes and the pickup cutout assume standard Les Paul routing and hardware placement.
Product detailSKU #1273888006458
GibsonLes Paul Pickguard with Screws Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement Gibson-spec Les Paul pickguard in black, screws included. For owners replacing a cracked or yellowed guard on a single-cutaway Les Paul.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping a cracked or warped guard on an existing Les Paul
- Restoring black hardware look after a mismatched replacement
- Keeping a spare on hand for gigging Les Paul players
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Double-cutaway, SG, or offset bodies — the shape won't line up
- Players wanting a tonal or playability change; this is cosmetic
- Anyone needing an exact vintage-year reissue profile
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Black finish
Reads as a hard color line against sunbursts and natural tops. On a black guitar it nearly disappears.
Detail 03
Screws included
You don't need to source matching hardware separately, and the existing bracket screws can stay in the guitar.
Detail 04
Gibson part
Cut to Gibson's own guard outline rather than a generic approximation, so gaps around the pickup ring stay tight.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Compare against your current guard before drilling — routing varies across Les Paul years
- 02No mounting bracket included; you reuse the one on your guitar
- 03Peel any protective film off before installing, or the finish looks dull
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit any Les Paul?
It's cut to the standard single-cutaway Les Paul outline. Hold it against your existing guard first — bracket position and pickup ring spacing changed across production years.
02Does it come with the mounting bracket?
No. Screws are included, but the L-bracket that holds the guard off the body is reused from your guitar.
03Will this change how the guitar sounds?
No. A pickguard is cosmetic and protective. It doesn't touch the pickups, wiring, or resonance in any way you'd hear.
04Can I install it myself?
Yes. It's a screwdriver job — unbolt the old guard, transfer the bracket, fit the new one. No soldering or setup work involved.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- Single cutaway
