Detail 01
10-hole
Screw-hole count must match your body exactly. A 13-hole or 11-hole P bass will not line up.
Product detailSKU #1273888003888
Fender'57 American Vintage Precision Bass 10-Hole Pickguard - Gold Anodized
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold anodized 10-hole replacement pickguard for '57 American Vintage Precision Basses. For period-correct restorations or a vintage look on a modern P.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring a '57 American Vintage Precision Bass to spec
- Swapping a plastic guard for the anodized vintage look
- Replacing a scratched or faded gold guard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Basses with a different screw-hole count or layout
- Jazz Basses or any non-Precision body
- Players who want a scratch-free finish — anodized aluminum shows wear
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
Gold anodized
Anodized aluminum, not plastic. Thinner, cooler to the touch, and it takes on wear marks over time.
Detail 03
P pickup routing
Cut for a split-coil Precision pickup. A P/J or J-equipped bass will not clear.
Detail 04
'57 American Vintage spec
Follows the '57 outline, which differs from later Precision guard shapes around the horn and control area.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count and photograph your existing screw holes before ordering — layouts differ by year
- 02Screws are not included; reuse your originals or source them separately
- 03Anodized aluminum can conduct — check that your pickup and pot wiring clears
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a standard modern Precision Bass?
Only if yours is a 10-hole body with the '57-style outline. Most modern Precision Basses use a different hole count and guard shape, so they will not line up.
02Is it metal or plastic?
Anodized aluminum. It is thinner than a plastic guard and has a metallic sheen rather than a painted gloss.
03Does the gold wear off?
Anodizing is a surface treatment, so picking and forearm contact will dull and rub through it over time. Many players consider that the point.
04Do screws come with it?
No. Plan on reusing the screws from your current pickguard or buying vintage-style ones separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- P
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold Anodized
