Fender Stratocaster 11-Hole Tortoise Shell Pickguard vs Fender Telecaster 8-Hole Mint Green Pickguard
Overall winner: Fender Stratocaster 11-Hole Tortoise Shell Pickguard
Key Differences
Pickguard A is a Fender Telecaster 8-hole part offered at a more affordable listed price and uses premium celluloid in an actual Telecaster production pattern; Pickguard B is a Fender Stratocaster 11-hole part in tortoise shell, priced higher, and matches the Stratocaster production model but has occasional reports of hole-alignment issues and surface tooling marks
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
Pros
- Authentic Fender pickguard
- Premium celluloid material
- Same model as used on production guitars
- Includes 1 year limited warranty
Cons
- Hole-hole alignment may not line up perfectly
- Potential scratches and tooling marks reported
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
Pros
- Authentic Fender part
- Premium celluloid material
- Fits actual production-model pattern
- One-year warranty
Cons
- Color may differ from images
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Fender |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Fender |
| User Reviews | Fender |