Wtb: Strat pickguard for an affinity

alexh · February 2019

Hi, I recently picked up a basic Strat affinity. Unfortunately the single ply pickguard is warped and cracking at some screw holes.

Therefore I'm looking for a triple ply SSS guard in parchment, white or mint on that order of preference. Used is fine, the guitar itself is well used. Might be interested in a loaded guard if anyone has one.

Alegree · February 2019

Nearly all aftermarket ones are made to US specs. You'll want either a pickguard removed from the same model or a blank one without mounting holes so that you can drill your own (I have the latter).

alexh · February 2019

Thanks, I have read some contradictory information with some people saying that the swap has worked between the various models just fine.

Let me know the price for the undrilled guard.

Funkfingers · February 2019

alexh said:

I have read some contradictory information with some people saying that the swap has worked between the various models just fine.

The ease of replacement depends upon a willingness to drill additional screw holes into an Affinity STRAT body.

My recollection is that both the Affinity control cavity and the single ply white ‘guard are slightly longer than normal at the point below the second tone control. Hence, when attempting to fit a “regular” ‘guard, the fastening screw in that corner is trying to bite into fresh air.

alexh · February 2019

Thanks. Maybe I can find a pickguard template and do some checks.

Alegree · February 2019

Try checking against my printable size checker for standard US hole pattern https://drive.google.com/open?id=1j0odKZyZNqfq0StfTTPTE4mhNuCVGo79

Otherwise, https://www.alegree.co.uk/collections/stratocaster-pickguards/products/stratocaster-sss-pickguard-drill-your-own-mounting-holes?variant=12349092823118

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