Best Electric Guitar Pick Guards Under $50 (2026)
We selected pickguards under $50 and ranked them by a value score combining average customer ratings, price relative to features (prewired or finish), and brand compatibility
This roundup covers value-focused electric guitar pickguards priced under $50, comparing materials, hole patterns, and prewired options to help you match tone, fit, and style. Selections were ranked by a value score derived from customer ratings, price, and feature set
Top Picks
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Fender Telecaster 8-Hole Mint Green Pickguard
Authentic Fender Telecaster pickguard in mint green, made from premium celluloid. Fits standard screw-hole patterns with real production-model quality. One customer notes minimal sanding on a Squier standard guitar
- Authentic Fender part
- Premium materials
- Real production-model holes alignment
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Fender Stratocaster 11-Hole Tortoise Shell Pickguard
Authentic Fender pickguard for Stratocaster with premium celluloid construction. Compatible with American and Mexican Strats; comes with a 1 year limited warranty. Note: some customers report hole alignment issues
- authentic Fender quality
- stratocaster-compatible
- premium celluloid finish
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Fender 11-Hole Modern Pickguard – White Moto for Stratocaster
Authentic Fender pickguard for Stratocaster, made from premium celluloid. Includes genuine Fender fit with 11-hole pattern; notes on potential screw-hole alignment to verify model compatibility. Customer says it fits Mexican and American Strats and enhances appearance
- authentic Fender compatibility
- premium celluloid material
- 1 year warranty
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Musiclily SSS Prewired Loaded Pickguard for Fender Strat/Squier
Prewired 11-hole SSS pickguard with dual hot rail humbuckers; compatible with US/Mexico standard Strat and Squier Affinity. Easy installation and improved sound, though some report mixed pickup quality and wire fit
- dual hot rail pickups
- 11-hole SSS compatibility
- front-to-back shielding for quiet operation
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Musiclily 11-Hole SSS Loaded Pickguard for Fender Strat/Guitar
Loaded 11-hole SSS pickguard for Fender Strat or Squier Strat; dual hot rail pickups with ceramic magnets for a single-coil sized humbucker sound. Customers note easy installation and good value, with mixed feedback on pickup quality
- dual hot rail humbuckers
- 11-hole SSS compatibility
- large back shielding
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Musiclily 11-Hole SSS Loaded Pickguard for Strat/Squier
Loaded 11-hole SSS pickguard with dual hot rail pickups for Fender Strat/Squier. Includes large back shielding and easy replacement. Customers note good sound for the price and straightforward installation
- dual hot rail pickups
- large back shielding
- fits US/Mexico Strat/Squier
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SAPHUE SSH-Coil Pickguard with 2 Mini & 1 Humbucker, Silence Switch
Loaded prewired scratchplate with 2 mini humbuckers and 1 humbucker, plus a multi-switch design for versatile tones. Customers note strong sound quality and value, with mixed installation experiences
- multi-switch design for diverse tones
- silence/mute switch functionality
- loaded prewired with multiple pickups
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SAPHUE SSH-Coil 3-pickup loaded scratchplate (tortoise)
Loaded guitar pickguard with two mini humbuckers and one humbucker, featuring a multi-switch design for versatile tones. Customers note solid sound quality and value, with mixed feelings about installation and wiring
- three-pickup loaded scratchplate
- multi-switch design for tone variety
- hum-c bucker sound with silence switch
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Fender 50s Tele Pickguard, 5 Hole Vintage Mount - Black
Fender pickguard for electric guitars with 5-hole vintage mount in black. Fits well with a matte finish shown in feedback; some users note mixed build quality and that it arrives scratched
- vintage 5-hole mount
- black bakelite style
- fits Tele-style bodies
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MAXCHEER SSH Pickguard with two mini humbuckers and 4-coil pickup loaded
SSH pickguard assembly with two mini humbuckers and a four-coil pickup. Includes 5-way switch, volume, two tones, and coil-splitting. Customer notes potential coil-split capability
- two mini humbuckers
- one four-coil pickup
- prewired with three switches and controls