Detail 01
11 mounting holes
The modern Strat pattern. Vintage-spec bodies use 8 holes and will not line up.
Product detailSKU #1273888004344
FenderAmerican Standard Strat 11 Hole Pickguard Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold pickguard for an American Standard Stratocaster with 11 mounting holes and three single-coil cutouts. A cosmetic swap.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Changing the look of an American Standard Strat without touching wiring
- Replacing a pickguard that's cracked, warped or yellowed
- Building a parts Strat with an SSS layout
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- HSS or HH Strats — the pickup cutouts won't line up
- Vintage-style 8-hole Strats, which use a different hole pattern
- Anyone chasing a tone change
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
SSS cutouts
Three single-coil openings. A humbucker in the bridge position won't fit without cutting.
Detail 03
Gold finish
Reads warm against sunburst and black bodies; pairs with gold hardware if you're matching.
Detail 04
Stratocaster body shape
Cut to the Strat outline, so it only fits Strat-shaped bodies — not Tele or offset.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pickups, pots, switch, screws and shielding are not included
- 02Hole spacing varies slightly across years — dry-fit before transferring parts
- 03You'll 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-made Strat?
Often yes if it's an 11-hole SSS body, but hole positions vary between production runs. Lay it over your current guard and check alignment first.
02Does it come loaded with pickups?
No. This is the pickguard only. You transfer your existing pickups, pots and switch, or source them separately.
03How do I tell if I have 11 holes?
Count the screws around the edge of your current pickguard. Eleven means modern spec; eight means vintage spec and this won't fit.
04What tools do I need?
A Phillips screwdriver, and a soldering iron if the ground wire or jack leads are attached to the guard assembly.
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
- Gold
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
