Pickguard Screws

Perfect for Pickguards, Control Plates, Jack Plates, Back plates etc

Reliced Pickguard Screws

Perfect for Pickguards, Control Plates, Jack Plates, Back plates on most Strat and Tele styled guitars.

Single Coil Pickup Rings

A great alternative to a Pickguard for mounting Single Coil Pickups in a Guitar with that Special Finish

Supplied with Mounting Screws

Pickguard Sheets

Undrilled, UnCut, Perfect for that custom project.

Uncut Statocaster Pickguards

Nice and Simple, Blank Pickguards drilled with the 4 universal holes found on all models from 1954 to the modern day.

Historic 50s Stratocaster Style Pickguard.

Originally available in 1954, in single ply black or white, this is the config for the first strats. Running from the very first models up until early 1958.

These Historic plates boast all the details present on the originals, featuring the flat edge and all counter sunk screw holes.

Perfect for that historically correct strat build.

50s Stratocaster Style Pickguard.

Originally available in 1954, in single ply white, this is the config for the first strats. Running from the very first models up until early 1958, more often then not in the same single ply white, despite other colours becoming available as the strat grew in popularity.

Since then many re-issues have been released aiming for that 50s charm, and 3 plys have become more popular in recent years due to their resistance to warping.With this in mind we've made our single ply plates thicker then the originals to avoid the inherent problem experienced on early strats.

A great part for that 54 or 57 classic strat build.

Late 50s/Early 60s Stratocaster Style Pickguard.

Running from 1959 to early 1963, this was the evolution of the strat plate, switching drastically away from the 8 hole config and getting more inline with the modern standard we see today. This is the transitional point which offered more stability and resistance to warping thanks to the extra screws and the introduction to a 3 ply plate as standard.

The plate was actually one of the defining characteristics on the 62 strat, along with the new style rosewood, slab board neck that make it such a highly sought after guitar.

Modern Stratocaster Style Pickguard.

Arriving in the latter half of 1963, this was the strat config that stood the test of time and has been in constant circulation for over 40 years. A slight twist on the early 60s design, with single ply plates completely disappearing from the options. Warping no longer caused an issue and the colour range was greatly expanded. Since this plate was released, the Strat plate has changed very little in its construction and for the most part USA, Mexican and even newer Squier Strats take this config.

Modern Fat Stratocaster Style Pickguard.

The evolution of the "Fat Strat" is a bit of a grey area, but the earliest examples began to appear as after market modifications in the mid 60s, but fender didn’t offer a humbuckers as standard in any of its guitars until 1972 in the revamped telecasters. Stratocasters didn’t see a humbucker bridge fresh from the factory until the late eighties/early nineties.

Other then the obvious addition of the new bridge pickup, the basic plate stayed pretty much the same as the post 1963 single coil version, and again, its likely that most Stratocasters built in Mexico and the USA will take this plate, as will some of the more recent Squiers, but be aware – it’s still worth checking against the specification diagram to double check, nothing is ever set in stone with pickguards.

Early 60s Fat Stratocaster Style Pickguard.

Another of the “modification plates” that have been seen through the years, where an early 60s plate has been changed to take a humbucker in the bridge.

Due to the relatively short run of the early 60s plate, its not as common as the modern Fat Strat version, but it still appears every now and then.

Early 60s Stratocaster Style Pickguard - Single Humbucker

Based on a late 50s/early 60s strat plate, and sporting the simplistic 1 pickup, 1 pot setup, this plate originally appeared on the Tom Delonge Stratocaster in 1999 (Officially…somewhat belying the heritage of the plate itself).

But, it’s been seen on a few custom builds and retro fits through the years, where the cut back design appeals to players who aren’t too fussed with fiddly tone controls and switches.

All in all, a great part if your looking for a no nonsense guitar.

Early 60s Double Fat Stratocaster Style Pickguard.

Another of the “modification plates” that have been seen through the years, where an early 60s plate has been changed to take a humbucker in the bridge.

Due to the relatively short run of the early 60s plate, its not as common as the modern Fat Strat version, but it still appears every now and then.

Late 50s/Early 60s Stratocaster Style Pickguard - Left Hand

Running from 1959 to early 1963, this was the evolution of the strat plate, switching drastically away from the 8 hole config and getting more inline with the modern standard we see today. This is the transitional point which offered more stability and resistance to warping thanks to the extra screws and the introduction to a 3 ply plate as standard.

The plate was actually one of the defining characteristics on the 62 strat, along with the new style rosewood, slab board neck that make it such a high sought after guitar.

Import Statocaster Pickguard

Notably differing from the USA variations, imports are becoming a rarity nowadays as the industry standardises. The slightly different shape and screw spacing mean that the two plates are not interchangeable.

Import Style Double Fat Stratocaster Style Pickguard

Notably differing from the USA variations, imports are becoming a rarity nowadays as the industry standardises. The slightly different shape and screw spacing mean that the two plates are not interchangeable.

Please note this plate only has 2 pot holes.

Modern Stratocaster Style Pickguard - 50s conversion

A modern style stratocaster plate, but with 8 holes, characteristic of a 1954-1958 plate - a great way to get that 50s look without having to drill and modify the guitar.

Fender Modern Statocaster Pickguard.