Northwest Guitars

8-Hole Telecaster Compatible Pickguard

£13.99
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4.12
TC8-BK1
Pickguard Colour: Black (1-ply)

2 in stock
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Pickguard Colour: Black (1-ply)

Product details

8-hole Scratchplate to fit most USA, Mexican Telecasters and Squier model Telecasters

In 1969, Fender changed the design of their scratchplates. Moving away from 5 fixing screw holes to 8. They'd come to realise that the original 5 holes weren't enough to keep the plate from lifiting away from the body in certain areas.

Mounting holes for the neck pickup were also introduced, thus making pickup height adjustment much easier (previously the scratchplate would need to be removed to do this)

We've modelled our 8 hole scratchplates on this more modenr design, but with a wider variety of colours and a choice of single or 3-ply.

Specification

3 ply scratchplates: 2.4mm thick

1 ply scratchplates: 2.0mm thick

Before purchasing please click here to download our size & fit template

• 8 hole Telecaster pickguard compatible with USA, MIM, JP Models
• 3-ply models: 2.4mm thick
• 1-ply models: 2.0mm thick
• Screws not included
• Check diagram before purchasing to confirm compatibility
• Removable protective film attached



This scratchplate is meticulously designed for compatibility with a range of Telecaster models, including Fender USA, Mexican, and Japanese editions. However, owing to the nuances that can exist among different models, we strongly advise cross-referencing with our detailed diagram prior to making a purchase, ensuring a perfect fit and compatibility.

• Northwest Guitars, Unit A Hoyle Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 0LW, GB
• Phone: +44 1925 407056
• Email: sales@northwestguitars.co.uk

Responsible Person

• EU Comply OÜ, Pärnu Mnt 139b-14, Tallinn, Tallinn, 11317, EE
• Email: hello@eucompliancepartner.com
• Phone: +33 757 690241

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
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Darius Amini
Nice looking pick guard but needed work

Lovely looking pick guard, but despite being advertised as fitting MIM Teles, I had to do a fair amount of sanding it down round the controls area of the guitar.

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Paul Treadstone
Telecaster Pick Guard

Easy purchase, quick delivery

J
James Reid
Quality

Quality product at a reasonable price, quick delivery as well.

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Rob Beckinsale
1997 Telecaster California Series

The screw holes are perfectly placed and the plate fits snugly around the neck. But, I had to route out (circa 2mm) the cutaway for the switch plate to make it fit.
On other models it may be perfect!

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John

Beautiful material, which really completes the look of my guitar. Sadly, the fit was not perfect around the chrome control panel with the pick up selector, vol & tone pots. Required some additional filing and sanding in order to make the fit. Each of the screw holes were in the correct position, though. I fitted this to my Fender Player Telecaster.