Detail 01
5-hole mounting pattern
Matches early-'50s Telecaster bodies only. Later Teles use 8 holes and will not line up without drilling.
Product detailSKU #1273888004236
Fender52 Telecaster 5-hole 1-Ply Pickguard Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-ply black replacement pickguard for 1952-style Telecaster bodies, 5 screw holes. Buy it if your Tele uses the vintage 5-hole layout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring or restyling a '52 reissue or vintage-spec Tele
- Swapping a worn or cracked original 5-hole guard
- Going black on a butterscotch or blonde Tele body
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Modern Telecasters using the 8-hole pickguard pattern
- Humbucker or other non-standard pickup routing
- Anyone wanting multi-ply edge stripes or aged white
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
1-ply construction
Single flat layer, so the edge shows one solid color with no black-white-black stripe when beveled.
Detail 03
Telecaster body shape
Cut for the standard Tele outline with the neck-pickup cutout. Will not fit Strat, Jazzmaster, or offset bodies.
Detail 04
SS pickup routing
Openings for a standard single-coil neck pickup. No room for a humbucker without cutting the guard.
Detail 05
Black finish
High-contrast against blonde or butterscotch bodies, near-invisible on a black one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count the screw holes on your current guard before ordering
- 02Screws and pickup mounting hardware are not included
- 03Reuse your existing screws or the head size may not match the countersink
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my American Standard Telecaster?
Only if it uses the 5-hole vintage pattern. Most modern Teles use 8 holes, and those screw positions will not align.
02Are the screws included?
No. Plan to reuse the screws from your existing pickguard or source them separately.
03Can I fit a humbucker in the neck position?
Not without modifying the guard. The opening is cut for a standard Tele single-coil neck pickup.
04How do I check my hole pattern?
Look at your current pickguard and count the mounting screws. Five means this fits; eight means you need the modern pattern.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- Telecaster
