Detail 01
11 mounting holes
Must match your body's existing screw pattern. Count the screws on your current guard before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1273888004172
Fender'62 Jazz Bass 11-Hole 4-Ply Pickguard Shell
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement 4-ply shell pickguard for '62-style Jazz Bass with 11 screw holes. Only fits basses drilled to that pattern.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring a '62-spec Jazz Bass to period-correct look
- Swapping a worn or cracked guard on a vintage-style build
- Builders assembling a Jazz Bass from '62-spec parts
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Modern Jazz Basses using 10-hole or other drill patterns
- Precision Bass or any non-Jazz body shape
- Anyone wanting a tone change — this is cosmetic only
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
4-ply construction
Layered sheet with a visible edge stripe when beveled. Thicker and stiffer than single-ply.
Detail 03
Shell finish
Faux tortoise pattern varies sheet to sheet, so the exact swirl and color depth differ between guards.
Detail 04
JJ pickup routing
Cut for two Jazz Bass single-coils. A P-style or humbucker pickup will not drop into these openings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count screw holes and check spacing against your body before ordering
- 02Screws are not included — reuse your existing set
- 03Control plate is separate; this guard covers the pickup area only
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my American Standard Jazz Bass?
Only if it has 11 pickguard screws. Many later Jazz Basses use a 10-hole pattern, and the holes will not line up.
02Does it come with screws?
No. Plan on reusing the screws from your old pickguard or sourcing them separately.
03Do I need to modify it to fit?
On a matching '62-spec body, no. On anything else you would be drilling new holes, which leaves the old ones exposed.
04Will each one look the same?
No. Shell-pattern material is made in sheets, so the swirl, and how dark or light it reads, varies between individual guards.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- JJ
