strat pickguard

[flyv]

i am wondering if a made in usa strat pickguard will interchange with a MIM pickguard as i am thinking about a pearl pickguard for my new toy...thanks in advance

[CAFeathers]

I believe the shape is the same, but I think there are a different amount of screwholes and some are in different places.

[dennisobell]

flyv:

CAFeathers is correct. The USA Strats have an 8-hole pattern (and are consistent in their location), while the MIM ones have an 11-hole pattern (and are somewhat inconsistent).

I've been wanting to put a pearloid on my black MIM Strat for a while...just haven't done it yet.

Two places to check out (sorry, no url handy) on line:

Pickguard Heaven-good selection, but expensive.
Warmouth Guitar Products-very helpful-customer support tipped me off to the MIM hole inconsistency.

Let everyone know if you go for it.

Hope this helps!

[ExCaptain]

I've replaced a few strat pickguards in my time on my MIM Strat, anyway I found that almost everytime I changed a pickguard, I have had to drill at least 3-4 holes because the placement was off. Even the ones advertised that they fit MIM Strats still had to have at least 1 hole moved.

Hope this helps.

[flyv]

i finally went ahead and installed the new pearl p.g.,fender makes one to fit the MIM strat with no modification at all.says on the wrap standard strat.its lookin good,unfortunately i dont have a means to post pics.anyway,no drilling/moving of holes required.