Custom Designed Strat Pickguard
Two Pickup Bridge & Neck Pickup Rout Selection
Choose Your Own Unique Guard Design
Choice of Styles, Colors, Routs & Controls
You design & we create!

~~ITEM DESCRIPTION~~
This Strat pickguard is cut for one pickup at the bridge position and one pickup at the neck position in your choice of rout styles. Though we offer a variety of options, this guard style is most often associated with an HH / Two-Humbucker or HS / Humbucker-Single type of build. Feel free to mix it up!

We offer your choice of pickup routs, switch styles, control hole types/locations as well as other customizable options. Check the product images for general reference and information (click to enlarge images as needed). See the link at the bottom of the page for our Custom Strat Guards with even more customized guard options. All Strat guards are designed to work with Fender Standard USA/MEX 2002 & Newer builds. Contact us with any questions regarding fit or options available.

Consider adding new Dragonfire pickups along with a wiring harness to your custom guard purchase and we’ll wire a totally custom new prewired/loaded guard for you!

Ask any questions prior to purchase as custom orders are non-refundable.

YOUR CHOICE – Overall Style of Guard
Your choice of right or left-handed / lefty pickguard style.

YOUR CHOICE – Guard Color/Style
We offer many different pickguard colors and styles. Follow this link to see our available guard colors.
*Allow and expect color and pattern variation due to photo and monitor settings as well as natural product variance.
*Most guards are cut from 3-ply standard pickguard materials (some exceptions). Unless specified, material layers may vary (impacts side edging color only).
*Mirror guards are made from an acrylic material designed to protect the mirror finish and will reflect your unique surroundings. Transparent, clear, mirror, sparkle, shimmer, smoke, plexi, fluoro & other specialty styles are specialized fabrications, not standard pickguard materials.
*Most guards come with pre-applied aluminum shielded electronics area (shape & color may vary). Specialty colors/styles may have single or double-sided protective covering without aluminum shielding (included separately).

YOUR CHOICE – Bevel Style Option
Choose a standard 45-degree bevel or change it up with a 30-degree standard style bevel, rounded style bevel or non-beveled guard edge style.

YOUR CHOICE – Mounting Style
Choose the option that will work best for your guard mounting style (see reference images).
--None (Undrilled): No mounting screw holes (undrilled, do-it-yourself) so you can place the mounting holes just where you need them if you’re not sure what pattern you have or if you have something non-standard.
--11-Hole Standard
--11-Hole ‘62 Pattern
--8-Hole Conversion: Based on the 11-Hole Standard, this option gives the Vintage 8 Hole look without needing to drill new holes.
--8-Hole Vintage Pattern
--4 Hole Anchor Pattern: This provides the four most common corner guard mounting holes so, if desired, you can place any additional holes where you want them.
*Pickguard mounting screw holes are counter-sunk.

YOUR CHOICE – Bridge / Trem Cut Options
Choose from standard or Floyd Rose cut styles or select “None (uncut)” if you do not wish to have a trem space routed.
*Floyd Rose Cut pickguards are designed for a Floyd Rose Tremolo rather than a Standard Strat Trem set-up. Guard mounting screw and bridge pickup rout spacing may be adjusted for this choice as needed.

YOUR CHOICE – Neck Cutout Options
Choose a standard neck cut size/style Tele or Strat neck pocket cut with or without a truss rod notch.
*Truss option is for Elite / Pro-Mod style ONLY – not for vintage or other styles

YOUR CHOICE – Pickup Opening/Rout Options
Choice of bridge & neck position cut styles for each slot (see reference image samples).
*None (Uncut) for no pickup opening in the specified location
*Strat® Single Coil in Straight or Slanted as well as Reverse Slanted styles
*Humbucker rout choices include Standard, Mini and Lipstick Humbucker Rout Styles in Square or Rounded Corner Cuts with Standard, Angled, or Reverse Angled Placement
--For the bridge position, select Standard or “Forward Placement” (moves the bridge humbucker rout ¼” further from the trem cut). The Deluxe / Lonestar option is automatically placed in the forward position. Check your body routing to see which style will work for you.
*Double Strat Single Coil options come in straight, angled or reverse angled. This style features routing for two standard sized single coil covers in either a Tight” (without space between the two single coil slots) or “Spaced” (with space between the slots) option for this pickup rout style. Unless otherwise specified, the standard pickup mounting for this style includes four mounting holes (two for each single coil rout). This rout creates a tight fit by design so if your single coil or Strat-sized pickup is oversized or non-standard, we do not recommend this option unless you’re prepared to modify as needed. If your pickups have a baseplate, you may need to adjust the orientation of one or both for those two single coils to fit together in the pickup rout.
*Soapbar P90 (NO Mounting Holes): Note that Hole Position 1 is not recommended for this pickup rout style.
*Trembucker Rout: Square or Rounded Corner style
*Tele Bridge / Tele Neck
*Some options are only available in certain positions.
*Not all options will work with standard body routing. Body modifications may be required depending on your selections.
--Note that, in general, standard uncovered humbuckers will fit snugly in our rounded corner pickup rout option while standard covered or active humbuckers will need the square-corner rout style.
If you have something outside normal measurements or don’t see the option you need, be sure to contact us for specialized consideration or a custom quote.

YOUR CHOICE – Pickup Mounting Screw Holes
Choice of none (undrilled, do-it yourself), standard or countersunk (SRV style).
*Some pickup opening options do not allow for pickup mounting screw hole selection (as indicated).

YOUR CHOICE – Switch Control Options
Your choice of different switch styles and locations. A reference image is provided. Be sure to check your control cavity for compatibility with your desired style.
*None (uncut/undrilled, do-it-yourself)
*Standard Blade Style Switch Cut (standard/blade/knife switch style) in choice of positions with standard or countersunk mounting hole styles
--Standard Position (standard Strat placement)
--Root Style: Note that Hole Positions 2, 2.5, & 3 are not available for other hole selections with this option
*Mini Toggle Switch Holes (placement at our discretion)
*Standard Toggle Switch (Gibson Style) Hole in Standard or Alternate Positions
--Standard Position not recommended with P4 hole selection
--Alternate Position (popular with some Charvel So-Cal models) not available with P2.5 hole selection and not recommended with P2 or P3 hole selection
Note that switch options are also available in the Control/Pot Hole Position selection menu if you’d prefer a switch in one of those positions. Choose only one type of switch on either selection menu (unless you want more than one switch hole drilled or cut).

YOUR CHOICE – Control/Pot Hole Positions
We can send these custom guards without any holes (undrilled so you can drill how and where you like) or with control pot, standard toggle switch, mini toggle switch, or standard blade switch cut holes drilled in the position of your choice. If you do not want any holes drilled, select “NONE” on every position option.
--P1: Position #1 – Standard Strat Volume Hole
--P1.5: Position #1.5 – Slight Offset between P1 and P2
--P1.5X: Position #1.5X – Inline between P1 and P2
--P2: Position #2 – Standard Strat Middle Tone
--P2.5: Position #2.5 – Slight Offset between P2 & P3
--P2.5X: Position #2.5X – Inline between P2 and P3
--P3: Position #3 – Standard Strat Bottom Tone
--P4: Position #4 – Offset
*IMPORTANT NOTES
--Please check out the provided reference image for general hole placement options. Be sure to check your control option selections and compatibility with hole selections/placement.
--Control Pot holes are compatible with full or mini size pots.
--Position #4 may not fit in all Strat routs and additional routing may be required with this selection.
--Positions #1.5 & #4 are not recommended to be selected for the same build unless using mini pots/switches.
--Positions #1.5 & #1.5X as well as #2.5 & #2.5X should not be selected at the same time as these positions overlap.
--Blade Switch Cut selection requires the two nearest holes as well as the one selected. If you want a blade switch in one of the control hole locations, be sure to select “None” for the adjacent holes.

OPTIONAL ADD-ON – Matching Trem Cover
Select this option if you would like a matching trem cover (cut from the same material sheet). This will provide you with the closest possible match to your new guard.
*Your choice of either no mounting holes (undrilled, do-it-yourself), 6 standard or 6 lefty mounting holes.
*Select no string slot (uncut, for Floyd Rose styles or do-it-yourself), standard or lefty string slot placement.
*Add on trem covers feature beveled edging. If you would prefer a non-beveled style, check out our Custom Trem Covers (linked below).

OPTIONAL ADD-ON – Pickguard Mounting Screws
Select this option to include mounting screws.

~~PURCHASE NOTES~~
These guards may not work with non-standard components or systems and may not work with some pickup covers/styles. Guards may not fit “Squier” “Deluxe” “Light” “Custom” any Artist Series or Reissue, or any other non-standard models. With standard selections, these guards are designed to work with “Fender® Standard” model guitars in the years and configuration noted. Contact us in advance if you have something other than standard. Non-standard selections may require body or other modifications. Your selections are your own – we will create your custom guard to order per your specifications.

Allow and expect variation in color due to photo and monitor settings, personal perception, and natural product variance. Reference images are approximations and not to scale; variability is to be expected. Images provided are representations only. Sample color images may represent the color, pattern, or shading of pickguards, but will not be an exact match. Specialty colors are particularly difficult to capture/show true images. We do not recommend purchasing if you are looking for a particular outcome or are trying to match an existing color/theme on your guitar. We want you to be completely satisfied with your custom pickguard purchase and thank you for understanding that we cannot guarantee a specific look.

Check measurements before purchase. Depending on your set-up, you may require adjustment. Ask in advance and we are happy to provide fit/compatibility information or make special arrangements if possible. Please carefully consider your purchase if you are unsure of your requirements, needs, or ability to make any required adjustments for your custom designed guard. Diagrams/instructions are not included. We will drill/cut as you select within reason and at our discretion – some variability is to be expected as these are custom works and we reserve the right to adjust as needed based on your selections. Some hole placements will not be compatible with certain routing or may be too closely positioned for standard knob sizes - it is solely your responsibility to determine and select your desired options and placements. Ask questions prior to purchase as needed.

THERE ARE NO RETURNS OR ORDER CANCELLATIONS ON CUSTOM ORDERS! Since we process orders as quickly as possible and each guard will be cut just for you, be sure of what you want and ask any questions before completing your purchase. This item is not eligible for return. It is solely your responsibility to know what you need/want and what options will work for your set-up. Inspect your order upon receipt and contact us immediately if there are any problems. Any use, installation or modification of a guard in any way invalidates your ability to make a return in case of shipping damage.

Buyers assume all risk of use; sales are only offered to those competent to safely and lawfully purchase and use items.

Note that we do not recommend installation using power tools as these can put too much force on the product and cause damage. Take your time for installation; do not use power tools and do not over-tighten screws or other components. If you elect to drill or cut your own controls or holes, please be aware that some guards are extremely difficult to drill yourself if you do not have experience or proper tools. This is especially true for mirror, clear, sparkle and other specialty color/style materials.