Fender Stratocaster Celluloid Pickguard 1964 Aged New

This is a CrazyParts 1964-type pickguard for Stratocaster, made with the same celluloid (nitrocellulose) as the pre-CBS era. It is a rare item that is no longer in production and is rarely found on the market.

While common Fender genuine and other pickguards are made of PVC or ABS resin, this product uses celluloid, the same material as actual 1960s Fender pickguards. Celluloid is difficult to obtain raw materials for, prone to cracking and warping during processing, and requires significant effort for lamination and countersinking, making it virtually impossible for manufacturers to mass-produce commercially today. CrazyParts also produced high-precision celluloid guards, but due to lack of profitability, production was discontinued. Therefore, currently available items are only found on the used market, auctions, or as one-of-a-kind pieces from some artisans.

[Features]
- Milky green color
- Thick black middle layer
- Chattering marks
- Deep countersinks
- '64 type scoop and wide bevel

All of these details faithfully reproduce actual 1960s Fender pickguards.

[Aging]
This is not just simple coloring, but a reproduction of the aging process that 1960s celluloid undergoes. Typical patterns seen on actual instruments are naturally expressed, such as ring stains around screw holes, sinking around knobs due to oils, uneven fading, and the semi-transparent layer and yellowing on the bevels. The three-dimensional feel derived from the material cannot be replicated with PVC or ABS.

[Specifications]
Made by CrazyParts / Real Celluloid / 1964 Type / Right-handed / For Stratocaster

[Condition]
New and unused, stored in a dark place after opening. High-quality aging process has been applied. No warping or cracking (the crack pattern near the pickups is part of the aging effect). Includes assembly (originally purchased pre-wired, operation unconfirmed).

[Sound]
Since Stratocasters mount pickups directly to the pickguard, the material affects vibration transmission. Celluloid is not too hard and has less damping, which makes a difference in the clarity of high frequencies and the sustain of overtones. Some of the characteristic tone of the 1960s is due to this material.

This is a hard-to-find part in new condition. Please use it for your vintage-style Stratocaster replacement or relic project.

*Although the shipping method is listed as undecided, it will be shipped anonymously via either Raku-Raku Mercari便 or Yuu-Yuu Mercari便. The optimal shipping method will be selected at the time of shipment based on packaging status and size.