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This pre-wired pickguard is designed to enhance the sound of your Pure Vintage '65 Stratocaster Electric Guitar. It features Pure Vintage '65 Strat pickups that reproduce clear, powerful surf rock tones. It also includes a reverse wound reverse polarity middle pickup that eliminates 60-cycle hum and adds the classic Stratocaster 'quack' to positions 2 and 4.
No, the installation process is straightforward. You simply need to remove your old guard, solder the output jack and ground wires, and screw in the new guard. This makes it a convenient drop-in solution for enhancing your guitar's sound.
The Pure Vintage '65 Strat pickups are meticulously constructed to replicate the robust, clean, and crystal-clear surf rock tones that mid-'60s Stratocaster guitars are known for. They feature vintage bobbin construction and authentic original-era cloth wiring, wound to exact specifications for an authentic, traditional Fender tone and performance.
The RWRP middle pickup eliminates the 60-cycle hum often heard in positions 2 and 4 of the guitar. This enhances your playing experience by reducing unwanted noise. Additionally, it adds the classic Stratocaster 'quack' to these positions, enriching the tonal palette of your guitar.
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Pre-Wired Pickguards
Right-Hand
Stratocaster
3-Ply Black/White/Black
3-Ply
Black
Black Plastic
Black
Chrome
11-Hole Modern
Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat
Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom RWRP Single Coil Strat
Pure Vintage '65 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Strat
SSS
Cloth-covered
Alnico 5
Formvar-coated
Yes
Staggered
Fiber
Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge/Middle Pickup)
Vintage
5.9K
2.6 Henries
CTS 250K
3 Single-Coil
Vintage
717669921651
It's time to elevate your sound with the Pre-Wired 3-Ply 11-Hole Pickguard, specifically designed for the Pure Vintage '65 Stratocaster Electric Guitar. This high-quality pickguard, crafted with precision in the same renowned factory that produces our iconic guitars, offers a seamless installation process. To install, simply remove your existing guard, solder the output jack and ground wires, and secure the new guard in place. You'll be ready to unleash the pure, unadulterated Fender sound in no time.
What sets this pickguard apart is its inclusion of the Pure Vintage '65 Strat pickups. These pickups are meticulously constructed to replicate the robust, clean, and crystal-clear surf rock tones that mid-'60s Stratocaster guitars are celebrated for. From the vintage bobbin construction to the authentic original-era cloth wiring, every element of these Fender Pure Vintage pickups is wound to exact specifications. This ensures you'll experience the authentic, traditional Fender tone and performance that musicians worldwide have come to love.
This pickguard also features a reverse wound reverse polarity (RWRP) middle pickup. This innovative addition eliminates the 60-cycle hum often heard in positions 2 and 4, enhancing your playing experience. Plus, it adds the classic Stratocaster 'quack' to these positions, further enriching the tonal palette of your guitar. With the Pre-Wired 3-Ply 11-Hole Pickguard for Pure Vintage '65 Stratocaster Electric Guitar, you're not just upgrading your instrument, you're stepping into a new realm of sound.
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