Detail 01
8-hole and 11-hole mounting spacings
The assembly is made to accommodate either standard mounting pattern on Strat-style guitars.
Product detailSKU #1500000458250
AxLabsHabanero 1 Ply 8-Hole Mount Pre-Wired S/S/S Pickguard Aged White
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built as a complete S/S/S control-and-pickup assembly, the Habanero pickguard gives an 8- or 11-hole Strat-style guitar a ready-wired electronics upgrade. Its Habanero Serrano single-coils pair Alnico III magnets with a higher-output Texas-style voice: the bridge is described as clear and stinging, the neck warm and buoyant, and the middle fuller through the mids. Custom controls, an Orange Drop capacitor, cloth-jacketed wiring, and the Pure Tone jack keep the assembly focused on a clean, controlled signal path.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the electronics and pickup assembly on a Strat-style guitar with standard 8-hole or 11-hole spacing.
- Players wanting higher-output single-coil sounds with distinct bridge, middle, and neck character.
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
AxLabs 5-way, 4-pole switch
Provides the pickguard's five pickup-selection positions.
Detail 03
Pure Tone PTT1 dual-tension-ground jack
The jack is intended to reduce crackle caused by pressure grounds.
Detail 04
Custom linear-taper controls
Volume swells and tone changes are described as linear, with smooth turning action.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your Strat-style guitar uses a standard 8-hole or 11-hole pickguard mounting pattern.
- 02Check that your guitar uses metric or US blade-size switch hardware.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will it fit an 11-hole Strat-style guitar?
Yes. It supports standard 11-hole spacing as well as standard 8-hole spacing.
02What pickup layout is installed?
It is a pre-wired S/S/S assembly with Habanero Serrano single-coil pickups.
03What is the pickup output character?
The pickups are described as a high-output, Texas-style take on classic single-coils.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
- Type
- AxLabs 5-way 4-pole switch
- Colors
- Red positive and black negative
- Material
- AxLabs pickguard
- Construction
- Handmade in California
2 detailsConnections & power
- Jack
- Pure Tone PTT1 dual tension grounds
- Output
- High output Texas-style
14 detailsOther
- Grip
- Nylon insert for secure attachment
- Mounting Holes
- Standard 8-hole and 11-hole spacings
- Magnets
- Alnico III
- Purpose
- Specifically made for electric guitars
- Noise Reduction
- Eliminates crackle caused by pressure grounds
- Knobs
- AxLabs custom
- Functionality
- Linear volume swells and tone changes
- Pole Pieces
- Modified staggering for modern neck shapes
- Capacitor
- Orange Drop
- Toggle Cap
- Durable nylon design
- Design
- Custom AxLabs
- Installation
- Pre-wired for drop-in fitting
- Turn Quality
- Smooth and musical
- Compatibility
- Fits metric and US blade sizes
