Detail 01
8 screw holes
Matches early Strat drilling. Later Strats use 11 holes, so count the screws on yours before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1273888003911
Fender8-hole '57 Strat Pickguard Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-hole black replacement pickguard cut to '57 Strat spec for SSS pickups. For Strat owners changing color or replacing a cracked guard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping a worn or yellowed guard on a vintage-spec Strat
- Going from white to black without touching the electronics
- Owners of Strats with 8 mounting screws and three single-coils
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Strats with 11-hole guards — the screw holes will not line up
- HSS or HH Strats; the pickup cutouts are all single-coil
- Anyone wanting a drop-in loaded assembly with pickups already mounted
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
'57 pattern
Vintage cutouts and outline. Control and switch positions follow the older layout, not modern reissue variations.
Detail 03
SSS routing
Three single-coil openings. A humbucker will not fit without cutting the guard yourself.
Detail 04
Stratocaster body shape
Cut for the Strat outline only. It will not fit Tele, Jazzmaster, or offset bodies.
Detail 05
Black finish
Hides pick scratches better than white and darkens the look of a light-colored body.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickups, pots, switch, knobs and screws are not included — reuse your existing parts
- 02Count your guard screws first; 8-hole and 11-hole are not interchangeable
- 03You will need to unsolder or carefully move the wiring harness across
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Mexican or American Strat?
Only if it has 8 pickguard screws and three single-coil pickups. Most modern Strats use 11 screws, in which case the holes will not align.
02Does it come with pickups?
No. This is the guard only. You transfer your existing pickups, pots, switch and knobs over to it.
03How many ply is it?
Check the guard edge on yours for comparison. This one follows the '57 pattern and mounts with 8 screws.
04Can I fit a humbucker in the bridge?
Not without modifying it. The bridge opening is cut for a single-coil, so a humbucker would require enlarging the route yourself.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
