Aged Relic Stratocaster Pickguard

We create various pickguards with rounded edges and a matte finish, adding a natural aged look.
Vintage Stratocaster pickguards have rounded edges due to wear, giving them a smooth sheen. We believe that commercially available aged pickguards rarely achieve this level of realism.
All processes, including edge rounding, aging, and rust application to screw holes, are done by hand.

The aged look is achieved with a special dye, so it will not fade even with playing. Most aged pickguards are coated with colored lacquer, which can chip off with picking.

We can provide the following pickguards:

3-ply mint green '62 type
3-ply mint green '72 type
3-ply ivory '72 type
3-ply ivory '62 type
3-ply white '62 type
3-ply white '72 type
1-ply 8-hole white

The difference between the '62 and '72 types is the position of the screw hole between the neck and middle pickups. The '72 type has the hole closer to the center, while the '62 type has it roughly in the middle of the neck and middle pickups.

The cracks near the neck and the upper right horn are simulated and are not actual cracks. The scratches near the neck pocket are reproductions of marks made when adjusting the truss rod on vintage Stratocasters, but please let us know if you do not want these.
In '72, the truss rod is a bullet rod and is located at the headstock, so there will be no recess or scratch for truss rod access above the neck pickup. However, if desired, we can add these features to the '72 type.

Please contact us if you desire any other aged pickguards.
Depending on stock availability, shipping may take some time.