Anyone know where to get genuine Fender pickguards in the U.K.?

jfraze5150 · December 2016

I fucking hate that tortoishell on my American Deluxe Tele. I think it would look much better with a single ply white or even black pickguard.

I'm really struggling to find anywhere that sells the genuine telecaster scratchplate though, especially in the single ply white, 8 holes, that I'm after...

anyone have any suggestions?

Here's what it looks like now...

https://imgur.com/gallery/4vP0r

Many thanks,
F

Strat54 · December 2016

Like this... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fender-tele-scratchplate-pickguard-american-8-hole-3-ply-white-099-1355-000-/261835061456?hash=item3cf695f8d0:g:6-MAAOSw8cNUT~7X

Strat54 · December 2016

You might struggle for a genuine Fender single ply with those screw holes for the neck pickup because they typically weren't fitted new to those guitars.

jfraze5150 · December 2016

Like that yeah... but single ply, not 3 ply.

FelineGuitars · December 2016

It's likely that a stock Fender single ply plate will have only 5 screw holes instead of 8 and no pickup mounting holes.

You may have to drill those yourself

jfraze5150 · December 2016

Aw yeah... I spotted the American Vintage 58 Tele that has the aged white blonde body and a single ply white pickguard and thought it looked awesome. But you're right, that pickguard is a 5 hole one, it being vintage correct etc. I'm not sure Fender make such a part. I've emailed their customer services,

Alnico · December 2016

@TimAl ;

I know this isn't the Genuine Fender part you're looking for but i also know they don't make a single ply, white 8 hole plate - I've tried to find a black one previously.

You could try one of our forum members - Tim.

Scratch it custom scratchplates.
He makes single ply scratchplates either blank or with amazing custom designs on them. If he doesn't already have an 8 hole template, send him yours.

He lives close to me and is a friend who runs a great business, his service is great and his work is stunning.

Scratch It Custom Scratchplates

jfraze5150 · December 2016

Thanks! I'll give him a message. Yeah, don't think I'll get a genuine Fender one. Th should sell it in black though surely as they fit them to the American Deluxe, or Elite series now butterscotch blonde ash guitars I'm sure?

DrBob · December 2016

Funnily enough I've got a single ply black one with the pickup screw holes sitting right here it's eight screw as well

DrBob · December 2016

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc343/lorddonricci/E01F8990-3043-4733-9001-37CF3DCB86A4_zpsb1qmkk5g.jpg

Alnico · December 2016

^
All the research i did last year led me to believe there wasn't one available.
I stand happily corrected, nice one !

DrBob · December 2016

Alnico said:

^
All the research i did last year led me to believe there wasn't one available.
I stand happily corrected, nice one !

I would point out that it is an aftermarket one rather than an official Fender product and whilst it was advertised as a correct fit for US Telecasters I've never had a real Fender to hand to try it out so can't confirm if it does.
That said I've no use for it so it's available if anyone wants it

AndrewM · December 2016

Amazon have really decent quality ones for a tenner or less.

AndrewM · December 2016

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B011NV4GAE/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Loads of different colours. I got the sparkly park parchment one, can't tell the difference, probably the same factory.

johnhe · December 2016

I think your guitar looks lovely with the current scratchplate.

MattFGBI · December 2016

Not one ply, but this will fit:

0991375000 PG, TELE PARCHMENT 8-HOLE, 3-P
Any Fender dealer can get one.

Image: http://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Zoom/10006/0991375000_merch_frt_001_nr.png

One ply are generally only 5 holes and no pickup mount.

jfraze5150 · December 2016

Yeah, cheers. I'm wanting that retro look so really want single ply white or black. I've contacted Fender and the guy that I was put on to that does custom ones.

AndrewM... I got a cheap red tortoishell one for a stratocaster and was really disappointed in it. Looked rubbish so I forked out for the original Fender one and the difference was night and day. I'd guess that different styled ones may look better though.

JohnHe... cheers mate! I LOVE the translucent 'white blonde' finish but think the brown tort detracts from the beautiful finish. I think a plan black/white pickguard would help.

DrBob · December 2016

jfraze5150 said:

Yeah, cheers. I'm wanting that retro look so really want single ply white or black. I've contacted Fender and the guy that I was put on to that does custom ones.

AndrewM... I got a cheap red tortoishell one for a stratocaster and was really disappointed in it. Looked rubbish so I forked out for the original Fender one and the difference was night and day. I'd guess that different styled ones may look better though.

JohnHe... cheers mate! I LOVE the translucent 'white blonde' finish but think the brown tort detracts from the beautiful finish. I think a plan black/white pickguard would help.

Mate if you wanted to try that black one I've got all it would cost you is postage & a Jiffy bag, say a fiver ?
With the caveat that I can't guarantee it will fit !

jfraze5150 · December 2016

This is the look I'm after... http://shop.fender.com/en-GB/electric-guitars/telecaster/american-vintage-'58-telecaster/0110302801.html#start=1

jfraze5150 · December 2016

DrBob said:

jfraze5150 said:

Yeah, cheers. I'm wanting that retro look so really want single ply white or black. I've contacted Fender and the guy that I was put on to that does custom ones.

AndrewM... I got a cheap red tortoishell one for a stratocaster and was really disappointed in it. Looked rubbish so I forked out for the original Fender one and the difference was night and day. I'd guess that different styled ones may look better though.

JohnHe... cheers mate! I LOVE the translucent 'white blonde' finish but think the brown tort detracts from the beautiful finish. I think a plan black/white pickguard would help.

Mate if you wanted to try that black one I've got all it would cost you is postage & a Jiffy bag, say a fiver ?
With the caveat that I can't guarantee it will fit !

That would be greatly appreciated! Wanna send me a message with your PayPal and I'll send you that and give you my address?

jeztone2 · December 2016

I got mine from Regent Sound on Denmark St for £39

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