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FenderTelecaster Pickguard White Pearl

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Fender Telecaster Pickguard White Pearl

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Replacement Telecaster pickguard in white pearl, drilled for a standard SS Tele. A cosmetic swap or a fix for a cracked or yellowed guard.

Fender Telecaster Pickguard White Pearl product detail
Product studyFender Telecaster Pickguard White Pearl

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Changing a Tele's look without touching wiring or hardware
  • Replacing a guard that has cracked, warped or yellowed
  • Builders assembling a Tele-style partscaster

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Humbucker-routed or non-standard Teles — the cutouts won't line up
  • Anyone unsure of their guitar's screw-hole count and spacing
  • Players wanting a functional upgrade — this changes appearance 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 01

SS pickup configuration

Cut for a standard Tele bridge and neck single-coil. A humbucker or a P-90 will not drop into these openings.

Detail 02

Telecaster body shape

Follows the standard Tele outline and control-plate cutaway. It won't fit a Strat, an Esquire variant or an offset.

Detail 03

Pearl finish

A pearloid pattern, not flat white. It shifts under stage lighting rather than sitting matte.

Detail 04

Pickguard, not a loaded assembly

The plate alone. Pickups, switch, pots and knobs all move over from your existing guitar.

Detail 05

White

Neutral against sunburst, butterscotch or a solid color. The classic Tele look.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Count your current guard's screw holes and compare before ordering — Tele patterns vary
  2. 02Mounting screws are not part of this; reuse your existing ones
  3. 03Pickups, wiring and control plate are separate — you're transferring your own

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will this fit my Telecaster?

It's cut for a standard SS Telecaster. Lay your old guard on top and check the outline, pickup cutouts and screw holes before drilling anything.

02How many screw holes does it have?

Tele guards vary by era and model, so compare against your existing guard before you buy rather than assuming a match.

03Do I need to rewire anything to install this?

No. On a standard Tele the electronics live on the control plate and the neck pickup mounts to the guard, so it's a screw-out, screw-in swap.

04Is white pearl the same as plain white?

No. Pearl is a pearloid pattern with visible swirl and shimmer. Plain white is flat and uniform.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
SS
2 detailsBody & build
Color
White
Body Shape
Telecaster

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