Pre-wired Strat pickguard Tex-Mex SSS tortoise shell 11-hole PG

Fender Pre-wired Strat pickguard Tex-Mex SSS tortoise shell 11-hole PG

Name: Pre-wired Strat pickguard Tex-Mex SSS tortoise shell 11-hole PG
Brand: Fender
SKU: 306627
Price: 163.00 EUR
Availability: BackOrder

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Back in stock from 25/12/2026

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ID : 306627

EAN : 0885978207138

This item is covered for 3 years

What you need to know

Immediate Upgrade : pre-wired pickguard for Stratocaster, designed to restore a lively and expressive Fender tone.
Simplified Installation : remove the original pickguard, solder the output connector and ground wires, screw back in, and play.
High-End Components : assembly carried out in the same factory as iconic Fender guitars.
Vintage Look : Tortoise Shell finish and modern 11-hole format for a clean fit on compatible Strats.

Pre-wired Strat pickguard Tex-Mex SSS tortoise shell 11-hole PG

163,00 €VAT incl.

0,13 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Ready-to-Install Fender Solution to Boost Your Stratocaster

This Fender pre-wired pickguard is an ideal option if you want to customize your Stratocaster without undertaking a full rewiring. The concept is simple: the electronics are already assembled, allowing you to save time and ensure a secure modification while maintaining a clean and reliable result.

Who It's For: Guitarists Seeking a True Single-Coil Sound, Hassle-Free

Whether you play blues, rock, funk, or country, this SSS (3 single-coil pickups) configuration delivers the attack, dynamics, and clarity typical of a Strat. It's an excellent choice to modernize a guitar, replace worn electronics, or prepare a custom project with a very musical and timeless "tortoise" visual finish.

What Makes the Difference: Tex-Mex Pickups, Alnico 5 Magnets, and CTS Electronics

At the heart of the system are Tex-Mex pickups with Alnico 5 magnets, a standard appreciated for its balance of brightness, punch, and midrange response. The staggered pole pieces contribute to better volume consistency across the strings, and the shielding helps reduce unwanted noise, valuable both on stage and in the studio. The CTS 250K potentiometers complete the setup for smooth control feel and a progressive adjustment curve.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	simple
Category	plate	Position	handle, bridge, middle, set
Instrument	Type ST	Color	Multicolor
Magnet	alnico V

Product type	pre-wired pickguard with pickups	Inductance	neck/middle 2.75 Henries, bridge 3.7 Henries
Instrument type	Stratocaster	Lead wire	vinyl coated
Style	3 single-coil pickups (SSS)	Magnet type	Alnico 5
Finish/color	Tortoise Shell	Magnet wire	Polysol coated
Mounting type	modern 11-hole	Pole pieces	staggered
Coil material	Nylon	Shielded	yes
DC resistance	neck 6.5 kOhms, middle 6.4 kOhms, bridge 7.4 kOhms	Potentiometers	CTS 250K

Questions frequently asked

Is this pre-wired plate compatible with an 11-hole Stratocaster?

The setup is designed for a modern standard 11-hole Stratocaster.

Which pickups are installed on the Fender Tex-Mex SSS pickguard?

The pickguard includes three Tex-Mex single-coil pickups with Alnico 5 magnets. The stated DC resistances are 6.5 kOhms at the neck, 6.4 kOhms in the middle, and 7.4 kOhms at the bridge.

What tone do the Tex-Mex Alnico 5 pickups provide?

The Alnico 5 magnets deliver brightness, punch, and a balanced response in the midrange. The SSS configuration retains the attack and dynamics associated with Stratocasters. The staggered pole pieces aim for more even volume across the strings.