Musical instruments have been covered in ornamentation since the beginning of time. Often, the designs shown on an instrument are an integral part of the performance. However, playing the instrument creates wear. Some wear on the instrument may he desirable, to authenticate that the instrument was used during a performance. However, wear on the back of the instrument may interfere with the functionality of the instrument. For example, wear on the front of a guitar from picking shows authenticity, but scratches on the hack of the guitar may interfere with the resonance chamber. This problem of balancing wear and preservation is a difficult balance to strike. What is needed is a protective attachment that preserves the functionality of the instrument, but allows it to age and demonstrate authenticity.