Detail 01
Dual humbucker cut
Two large rectangular openings instead of three single-coil slots. Only fits guitars routed and loaded for two humbuckers.
Product detailSKU #1273888003918
FenderBig Apple Strat Dual Humbucker Pickguard Tortoise Shell
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tortoise shell pickguard cut for the Fender Big Apple Strat, a Stratocaster with two humbuckers. Direct swap for that specific routing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a cracked or faded guard on a Big Apple Strat
- Changing a dual-humbucker Strat's look to tortoise
- A pickup swap where the old guard gets damaged coming off
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard three-single-coil Strats, the routing won't match
- HSS or HSH Strats with different pickup openings
- Anyone expecting a tone change from a guard swap
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
Stratocaster body shape
Follows the Strat outline and screw pattern, so the outer edge and holes line up on a Strat body.
Detail 03
Tortoise shell
Warm brown mottled pattern. Reads very differently against sunburst or natural than against a solid color.
Detail 04
SSS listing tag vs Big Apple routing
The name is the reliable guide here. Match the cutouts to your guitar before buying.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No pickups, electronics, switch or knobs included
- 02Screws may not be included, keep your originals
- 03Pickguard screw holes can differ slightly by model year and factory
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a regular Stratocaster?
Only if it's routed for two humbuckers. A standard three-single-coil Strat has completely different cutouts.
02Do I need to solder anything?
If you move your existing loaded assembly across, no. If you're transferring pickups individually, expect soldering.
03Does a pickguard affect tone?
Not meaningfully on a solidbody. It's a cosmetic and mounting part.
04How hard is the swap?
Remove strings, unscrew the guard, transfer the loaded assembly, refit. An hour if nothing needs unsoldering.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SSS
1 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Stratocaster
