Did Matt heafy take the pickguards off of his les pauls or did it come like that because all the lp customs ive ever seen come with a pickguard.?

Matt Heafy of Trivium has customized his Guitars extensively, including his Les Pauls. Many of his Les Paul Customs have been seen without pickguards, which is likely a personal choice rather than a factory default. While standard Les Paul Customs typically come with pickguards, Heafy's modifications reflect his unique style and preferences as a musician.