Detail 01
11 screw holes
This is the modern Strat hole pattern. Vintage-spec Strats use 8 holes and will not line up.
Product detailSKU #1273888004167
FenderAmerican Standard Strat Pickguard 11 Hole Black Pearl
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement 11-hole pickguard for American Standard Strats, cut for three single-coils. Black pearl finish. For cosmetic changes or replacing a cracked guard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Changing the look of an American Standard Strat without touching wiring
- Replacing a guard cracked or worn at the screw holes
- Swapping in a loaded pickguard assembly you already own
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vintage-style Strats, which use an 8-hole guard
- HSS or HH routing — this is cut for three single-coils
- Anyone wanting pickups included, since this is the plate 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
SSS cut
Three single-coil openings. A humbucker in the bridge will not drop into this guard without routing.
Detail 03
Black pearl
Pearloid pattern rather than flat black, so the figure shifts under stage light. Each sheet varies slightly.
Detail 04
Guard only
No pickups, pots, switch, or screws. Everything electrical transfers from your old guard.
Detail 05
American Standard fitment
Cut to Fender's US body outline. Squier and import bodies often differ enough at the horns to show gaps.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count your screw holes before ordering — 11 hole and 8 hole are not interchangeable
- 02Mounting screws are not included; reuse the ones in your guitar
- 03Transferring electronics means desoldering the output and ground wires
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a Squier Strat?
Sometimes. Many Squiers use 11 holes, but the body outline and hole spacing can differ. Compare against your existing guard before buying.
02Do I need to solder to install it?
Yes, unless you buy a loaded guard. The output jack and ground wires have to be unsoldered from the old assembly and reattached.
03How many ply is it?
Pearloid guards are typically layered, but confirm thickness against your current guard if you are matching an existing look.
04Can I put a humbucker in it?
Not without cutting. The bridge opening is a single-coil route, and enlarging it by hand rarely looks clean.
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
