Custom Designed One Humbucker Strat Guard
One Hum (1H) Pickguard
Choice of Colors
Choice of Control Styles
You design & we create!
~~ITEM DESCRIPTION~~
This One Hum pickguard is cut for one standard sized humbucker at the bridge. We offer your choice of pot hole locations as well as other customizable options. All guards are designed to work with Fender Standards US/MIM 2002 & Newer.
See details below for each pickguard option selection offered. Check the product images for general reference and options. Click this link to see each guard color in more detail if desired.
Note that, in general, standard uncovered humbuckers will fit snugly in our rounded corner pickup rout option while covered or active humbuckers will need the square-corner rout style.
If you need something even more custom or would like to check out other guard options, please see the link in the Related Items section at the bottom of the page for our totally custom guards.
Contact us with any questions regarding fit or options.
YOUR CHOICE – Overall Style of Guard
*Your choice of right or left-handed / lefty guard style.
YOUR CHOICE - Guard Color / Style
We offer many different pickguard colors and styles. Follow this link to see samples of our available guard colors and find more information about material styles.
*Standard guards are cut from multi-ply traditional pickguard materials (some exceptions). Unless specified, material layers may vary (impacts side edging color only).
*Standard solid guards cut from single-ply traditional pickguard materials do not have the customary side stripe.
*Other styles are specialized single-ply solid non-standard custom material without a side stripe. Some options in this color category feature a range of translucent, shimmer, or reflective qualities. Contact us for details if these features are important to your project as the gradient varies. Many of these materials are designed to vary in pattern, color, and style, providing unique outcomes for each project – expect variability.
*Most guard styles come with full-size pre-applied electronics shielding sheet. Some specialty guards, including translucent or transparent styles, may have single or double-sided protective covering with electronics shielding sheet included separately so you can choose whether/how to apply it.
*Allow and expect color and pattern variation due to photo and monitor settings, natural product variance, and personal perception. If you are looking for a particular outcome or project color match, carefully consider your purchase as many of our material options are designed to provide unique project finishes and we cannot guarantee a specific look.
YOUR CHOICE – Mounting Style
*Choose from no mounting screw holes (undrilled, do-it-yourself), standard 11-hole style, 11-hole 62 pattern, conversion 8-hole (8 hole look without needing to drill new holes), vintage 8-hole, or our 4-hole anchor pattern (provides the four most common corner guard mounting holes so you can place additional holes where you want them).
*Pickguard mounting screw holes are counter-sunk.
*A reference image is provided to give general locations for these mounting hole options. Pay close attention to hole #5 for 8-hole options and hole #11 for 62 pattern consideration. Be sure to select the correct guard mounting style for your guitar or select None (Undrilled) so you can place these mounting holes where you need them.
YOUR CHOICE - Bridge / Trem Cut
Choose from standard or Floyd Rose bridge / trem cut styles.
*Floyd Rose Cut pickguards are designed for a Floyd Rose Tremolo rather than a Standard Strat Trem set-up. Guard mounting screw spacing will be adjusted appropriately for this choice as needed. Note that bridge pickup rout placement may also be adjusted (moved forward) accordingly if this option is selected in conjunction with a humbucker rout at the bridge.
YOUR CHOICE – Neck Pocket Options
*Choose a Standard neck cut size/style Strat neck pocket cut with or without a truss rod notch (Elite / Pro-Mod style ONLY – not for vintage or other styles).
Your Choice – Humbucker Rout Options
*Choose square or rounded corner for your standard-sized bridge humbucker rout style.
--Rounded Corner Humbucker Cut Pickguards will not work with covered or active pickups. Select the “Squared Corner” style of pickup rout for covered or active pickup use.
*Choose Standard or Angled/Reverse Angled pickup rout placement. Be sure to check if your body will accept this style.
*If you have something outside normal measurements, be sure to contact us for specialized consideration or a custom quote.
Your Choice - Hole Positions
*We can send these custom guards without any holes (undrilled so you can drill how and where you like) or with control pot/mini switch holes drilled in the position of your choice. Please check out the provided reference image for general hole placement options. If you do not want any holes drilled, simply select “NONE” on every Position Option.
--P1 – Position #1 – Standard Strat Volume Hole
--P1.5 – Position #1.5 – Slight Offset between P1 and P2
--P2 – Position #2 – Standard Strat Middle Tone
--P2.5 – Position #2.5 – Slight Offset between P2 & P3
--P3 – Position #3 – Standard Strat Bottom Tone
--P4 – Position #4 – Offset
*IMPORTANT NOTES
--Position #4 may not fit in all Strat routs and additional routing may be required with this selection.
--Control Pot holes are compatible with full-size or mini-pots.
--We will drill as you select. Some hole placements will not be compatible with certain routing or may be too closely positioned for standard knob sizes. It is solely your responsibility to determine and select your desired hole placements. Ask questions prior to purchase as needed.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON – Matching Trem Cover
*Select this option if you would like a matching trem cover (cut from the same material sheet). This will provide you with the closest possible match to your new guard. Trem covers purchased separately may or may not match as well. Please note that some of our specialty style materials are designed to vary in color, pattern or style in order to provide unique outcomes so covers and guards cut from the same material sheet may naturally differ in appearance.
*Your choice of either no mounting holes (undrilled, do-it-yourself), 6 standard or 6 lefty mounting holes.
*Select no string slot (uncut, do-it-yourself), standard or lefty string slot placement.
*Add on trem covers feature beveled edging.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON – Pickguard Mounting Screws
*Select this option to include guard mounting screws.
~~PURCHASE NOTES~~
These guards will not fit anything other than specifically noted compatible models. Guards are not guaranteed to fit “Squiers” and will not fit “Deluxe” “Light” any Artist Series or Reissue, or anything else other than “Fender® Standard” model guitars in the years and configuration noted. Reference images are approximations and not to scale; variability is to be expected. Images provided are representations only.
Ask in advance and we are happy to provide fit/compatibility information or make special arrangements if possible. DO NOT PURCHASE if you are unsure of your requirements, needs or ability to make any required adjustments for your new guard.
Allow and expect color and pattern variation due to photo and monitor settings as well as natural product variance. Sample images provided represent the color, pattern, or shading of these pickguards, but will not be an exact match. We do not recommend purchasing if you are looking for a particular outcome or are trying to match an existing color/theme on your guitar. We want you to be completely satisfied with your custom pickguard and thank you for understanding that we cannot guarantee a specific look.
Buyers assume all risk of use; sales are only offered to those competent to safely and lawfully purchase and use items.
Ask any questions regarding colors, materials, options, measurements, installation, requirements, special requests, etc. prior to purchase.
Note that we do not recommend installation using power tools as these can put too much force on the product and cause damage, this is especially true for mirror style guards. Take your time for installation; do not use power tools and do not over-tighten screws or other components. Please be aware that some guards are extremely difficult to drill yourself if you do not have experience or proper tools. Mirror guards are especially suspect to damage. Any use, modification or damage to a guard invalidates your ability to make a return.
- Attribute: Customizable Option Selection Choice
- Type: One Humbucker
- Style: Stratocaster, Build Your Own
- Pickguard: Custom Strat Guard
- Color: Choice of Colors
- Fit: US & MIM 2002 & Newer Fender Standard
- Item #: 4034