Fender Custom Shop PRE-WIRED STRAT PICKGUARD TEXAS SPECIAL SSS PARCHMENT 11 HOLE PG
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Fender Custom Shop
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The Custom Shop DNA: an upgrade designed as a true workshop piece
This Fender Custom Shop pre-wired pickguard is assembled with high-end components in the same factory as the brand's iconic instruments. The goal is simple: to allow you to customize your Stratocaster with a coherent, ready-to-play set that respects the Fender spirit while offering a real gain in clarity, attack, and musicality.
For whom and what type of Stratocaster?
Designed for guitars in the Stratocaster format and the modern 11-hole standard, this "parchment" pickguard is aimed at guitarists who want a more expressive sound without changing the entire instrument. Ideal if you're looking for scooped and funky in-between positions, a singing neck pickup, and a more present bridge pickup to cut through the mix, both on stage and in the studio.
Texas Special SSS: presence, dynamics, and true personality
The included set features Alnico 5 magnets, a winding with enameled magnet wire, and staggered pole pieces for a natural balance between strings. The cloth-covered wiring reinforces the "vintage-correct" approach, and the pickguard is shielded to help reduce unwanted noise. The result: a livelier Stratocaster with defined highs, biting mids, and tight lows, while maintaining right-hand playing sensitivity.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | plate |
| Instrument | Strat |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | simple |
| Position | handle, bridge, middle |
| Color | Beige |
| Product type | Pre-wired pickguard for Stratocaster |
| Configuration | SSS (3 single coils) |
| Finish / color | parchment |
| Mounting type | Modern 11-hole |
| Coil material | fiber |
| DC resistance | neck pickup 5.9 K, middle 6.5 K, bridge 6.6 K |
| Inductance | neck 2.57 Henries, middle 2.6 Henries, bridge 2.97 Henries |
| Lead wire | cloth-covered |
| Magnet type | Alnico 5 |
| Magnet wire | enameled |
| Pole pieces | staggered |
| Shielded | yes |
| Potentiometers | CTS 250K |
| Instrument type | Stratocaster |
Questions frequently asked
Is this pre-wired pickguard compatible with all Stratocasters?
Compatibility is designed for modern standard 11-hole Stratocasters. The pickguard is offered in parchment beige finish and features an SSS configuration with three single-coil pickups.
What sound do the Texas Special pickups bring to a Strat?
Alnico 5 magnets and enamel-coated magnet wire promote defined trebles and biting mids. The neck pickup measures 5.9 kΩ, compared to 6.6 kΩ for the bridge pickup, to provide more presence in that position.
What potentiometers are used in the Fender Custom Shop Pre-wired Strat Texas Special SSS?
The set is equipped with 250 kΩ CTS potentiometers, suitable for this single-coil passive electronics.
Is the Texas Special pickguard shielded against interference?
Shielding is integrated into the pickguard to help reduce unwanted noise. The wiring also uses cloth-covered wire.
What are the resistances of the three Texas Special pickups?
The neck pickup measures 5.9 kΩ, the middle pickup 6.5 kΩ, and the bridge pickup 6.6 kΩ. The stated inductances are respectively 2.57 H, 2.6 H, and 2.97 H.
