Upgrade your guitar's sound with these Pre - Wired Stratocaster pickguards. Crafted in the same factory as Fender's legendary guitars using top - notch components, this easy - to - install drop - in pickguard is a game - changer. Just take out your old guard, solder the output jack and ground wires, screw in the new one, and you'll be playing with that pure Fender sound in no time. The Pure Vintage '65 Strat pickups deliver the powerful, clean, and clear surf rock tones of mid - '60s Stratocaster guitars. They're wound to exact specifications, from vintage bobbin construction to original - era cloth wiring, ensuring authentic Fender tone. The reverse wound reverse polarity middle pickup gets rid of 60 - cycle hum in positions 2 and 4 and adds the classic Stratocaster quack. Features include formvar - coated magnet wire for extra brightness, Alnico 5 magnets for more focus and better dynamics, staggered pole pieces to balance volume across strings, wax - potted design, and a reverse - wound middle pickup to eliminate hum. Specifications: Instrument Type: Stratocaster®; Pickups: Pure Vintage '65 Gray - Bottom Single - Coil Strat® (Bridge, Middle, Neck); Style: Single - Coil; Configuration: SSS; Magnet Type: Alnico 5; Magnet Wire: Formvar - coated; DC Resistance: 5.9K; Inductance: 2.6 Henries; Bobbin Material: Fiber; Lead Wire: Cloth - covered; Pole Pieces: Staggered; Tone: Vintage; Output: Vintage; Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Bridge/Middle Pickup); Shielded: Yes; Ply: 3 - Ply Parchment; Switch Tip: Aged White; Control Knobs: Aged White; Hardware Finish: Chrome.
Using this Fender pickguard is a breeze. First, remove the old pickguard from your Stratocaster. Then, carefully solder the output jack and ground wires as per the standard guitar wiring process. After that, simply screw in the new pickguard. When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar in a dry and cool place to prevent any damage to the pickups or the pickguard. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If the pickguard gets dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it clean. Don't use any harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they may scratch or damage the pickguard. And if you notice any issues with the sound, like unusual noise or a change in tone, it might be a good idea to have a professional guitar technician check the wiring.
