Fender American Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard Pure Vintage '59 SSS w/RWRP Middle Black 11 Hole

Vintage Strat Clarity and Warmth in a Drop-In Upgrade

This Fender American Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard with Pure Vintage ’59 single-coil pickups delivers authentic late-50s Strat tone in a simple, ready-to-install package. Designed to capture the rounded, glassy character of original ’59 pickups, it produces warm lows, articulate mids and sweet, airy highs. The Alnico 5 magnets enhance note definition and dynamics, while the Formvar-coated magnet wire contributes to the bright, open top end that classic Strat players love.

The staggered pole pieces help balance output across all strings, and the reverse-wound, reverse-polarity middle pickup eliminates hum in positions two and four, giving you clean, noise-free Strat “quack” tones. With genuine cloth wiring, fibre bobbins and wax potting, this pre-wired guard offers accurate vintage voicing and reliable modern performance. The 11-hole black pickguard and black skirted knobs add a sleek, period-inspired look to match its tone.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this Pure Vintage ’59 loaded pickguard is perfect for players chasing authentic Strat sound with hum-free clarity and much easier installation compared to individual parts. In most cases, you just need to remove your old pickguard, solder the ground wires and output jack for the new guard, screw it in, and you're ready to plug in and play.

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