Fender Pre-Wired Strat Pickguard Pure Vintage '65 with RWRP Middle Black 11 Hole PG
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Immediate Upgrade : complete pickguard already wired with pickups, potentiometers, and selector to save installation time.
- Authentic Sixties Tone : Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom pickup set delivering a clear, full, and defined sound, typical of mid-60s Strat tone.
- Reduced Hum : RWRP middle pickup to reduce hum in positions 2 and 4 and enhance the classic "quack" sound.
- Subtle Vintage Finish : 3-ply Black/White/Black pickguard with black accessories and chrome hardware.
Manufacturer Information
Fender
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The "Pure Vintage" Sound in the Fender Range
Designed to replicate the aesthetics and response of mid-60s Stratocasters, this pre-wired pickguard features selected components and wiring inspired by period-correct methods. The goal is simple: to achieve a crisp attack, bright highs, and lively mids, with that vintage feel that perfectly responds to playing nuances and guitar volume.
Who Is It For and In What Contexts?
This pickguard is aimed at guitarists who want to modernize their Strat without undertaking a full rewiring: simply remove the original pickguard, solder the output jack (6.35mm Jack) and ground wires, then screw it back on. Ideal for surf, vintage rock, pop, funk, and any style seeking spacious cleans, snappy intermediate positions, and dynamic attack.
Gray-Bottom Pickups, RWRP Middle, and Ready-to-Play Electronics
The Pure Vintage '65 SSS set emphasizes faithful construction: Alnico 5 magnets, Formvar coated wire, fiber bobbins, staggered pole pieces, and cloth-covered wires. The RWRP (Reverse Wound / Reverse Polarity) middle pickup provides quieter operation in positions 2 and 4 while retaining the typical Strat character. Controls feature classic ergonomics with Master Volume and two tone knobs, equipped with CTS 250K potentiometers for a response curve consistent with the vintage spirit.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | plate | Position | handle, bridge, middle, set |
| Instrument | Strat | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black/White/Black | Connector wire | Cloth-covered |
| Pickguard ply | 3-Ply | Magnet type | Alnico 5 |
| Pickup covers | Black | Coil wire | Formvar-coated |
| Control knobs | Black Plastic | Shielding | Yes |
| Pickup selector tip | Black | Pole pieces | Staggered |
| Hardware finish | Chrome | Bobbins material | Fiber |
| Mounting type | 11-Hole Modern | Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Bridge/Middle Pickup) |
| Bridge pickup | Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat | Output | Vintage |
| Middle pickup | Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom RWRP Single-Coil Strat | DC Resistance | 5.9K |
| Neck pickup | Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat | Inductance | 2.6 Henries |
| Pickup configuration | SSS | Potentiometers | CTS 250K |
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Questions frequently asked
Is this pickguard compatible with an 11-hole Stratocaster?
The mounting follows the 11-Hole Modern format, designed for a Strat equipped with this screw configuration. The pickguard is a 3-ply black model, with black pickup covers, knobs, and selector tip.
Are soldering connections required to install this pre-wired pickguard?
Replacement requires removing the existing pickguard and then connecting the 6.35 mm output jack and ground wires. The electronics, three pickups, and controls are already mounted on the plate. The wiring uses cloth-covered wires.
Does the RWRP middle pickup reduce noise on a Strat?
The middle pickup is RWRP (Reverse Wound/Reverse Polarity), which reduces noise in positions 2 and 4 of the selector switch. The neck and bridge pickups are Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom single coils.
What tone do the Pure Vintage '65 pickups provide?
With Alnico 5 magnets, Formvar wire, and a DC resistance of 5.9 kΩ, the SSS set delivers a vintage output level. The description highlights a crisp attack, bright highs, and lively mids.
What controls does the Fender Pre-wired Strat Pickguard Pure Vintage '65 offer?
The set includes a Master Volume and two tone controls: Tone 1 for the neck pickup, Tone 2 for the bridge and middle pickups, with CTS 250K potentiometers.
