Northwest Guitars
Left Hand 8-Hole Telecaster Compatible Scratchplate
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Left Handed Telecaster 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 realised that the original 5 holes weren't enough to keep the plate from lifting 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 modern design but with a wider variety of colours.
Specification
1-ply scratchplate: 2.0mm thick
3-ply scratchplate: 2.4mm thick
Before purchasing please check the diagram in the images section or download the PDF template here
Shipping & Returns
Order before 3pm for same day despatch Monday-Friday
Free shipping on UK orders over £199*
Click & Collect available Mon-Fri until 4pm.
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Additional product information
• 8 hole Telecaster pickguard. Compatible with USA, MIM, MIJ & some Squier models
• Celluloid material
• Includes neck pickup mounting holes
• Screws not included
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.