Fender Telecaster 8-Hole Mint Green Pickguard vs Musiclily 11-Hole SSS Loaded Pickguard for Fender Strat/Guitar
Overall winner: Fender Telecaster 8-Hole Mint Green Pickguard
Key Differences
Fender's Telecaster pickguard is an authentic Fender, premium celluloid part that fits an actual production-model pattern and has a higher average rating from more reviews; Musiclily's SSS loaded Strat pickguard offers more wiring/pickup versatility (SSS layout and options like dual hot rail single-coil-sized humbuckers) and fits US/Mexico standard Strats but has mixed feedback on pickup quality and wiring alignment
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
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
Pros
- fits US/Mexico standard Strat/Squier Strat
- 11-Holes standard SSS pickguard
- dual hot rail single-coil sized humbuckers
- large back shielding
Cons
- pickup quality mixed across reviews
- wire length and alignment may be short or mismatched
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Fender |
| Durability | Fender |
| Versatility | Musiclily |
| User Reviews | Fender |