Best Strat Pickguard Colors & Color Combinations
Mathew Goodall
Take a look at some of our previous loaded pickguard builds and find inspiration for your own color combo, with different pickguards, pickup covers and knobs.
Guitar Model: Deluxe Players Stratocaster
Guitar Brand: Fender
Install Time: 1 Hour +
Install notes: Follow the wiring diagram and install is a breeze!
I decided to purchase one of these kits as the volume pot in my MiM deluxe players strat was failing. I decided to swap my pickguard out for a "facelift" while I was doing the work anyway. I had everything done in about an hour (because I'm slow) but the result is fantastic. I must have had some other wiring gremlins before because this kit really made a difference in how the guitar sounds through an amp. The hardware seems to be of excellent quality and the installation was a breeze. I'd 100% buy from Obsidianwire again!
Guitar Model: Fender Squier
Guitar Brand: Fender
Install Time: 11 - 20 minutes
Installed By: Owner
How does it sound?: Better
Tonal variety: More Tonal Variety
Noise / hum level: Lower Noise
Main reason for purchase: Increase Tonal Variety, Ease of Upgrade, Faster Pickup Swaps, Repair / Replacement
Expected results: As listed
What where the results?: As listed
Was it worth it?: Yes
Why?: Price for the item easily makes up for the time spent and ease of installation and use. Plus it supports further upgrades with less work.
Reviewer Type: Home Player
My son and I just updated his fender with all new hardware utilizing your obsidian wire kit. First off your support prior to making a purchase was extremely helpful. You helped us pick the right kit we needed and also explained what other steps we would need to fit the kit to his guitar. Secondly we as the title states, are noobs to the world of modifying guitars. This kit is insanely simple to install and the instructions are very clear and to the point. Seriously thank you for the help and making something simple to help us out.
Guitar Model: Custom Shop Strat
Guitar Brand: Fender
Install Time: 0 - 10 minutes
Install notes: Don't get too excited to install it, take your time (all of 10 minutes!)
Installed By: Owner
How does it sound?: Better
Tonal variety: More Tonal Variety
Noise / hum level: Lower Noise
Main reason for purchase: Increase Tonal Variety
Expected results: Better tone choice
What where the results?: Exactly as hoped
Was it worth it?: Yes
Why?: Value for money, sound quality
Reviewer Type: Gigging Musician
I think I got the shipping notification in (what felt like) 30 seconds after placing the order. Product is exactly as described, was easy to install and works perfectly.
Guitar Model: Telecaster
Guitar Brand: Fender
Install Time: 11 - 20 minutes
Installed By: Owner
How does it sound?: Better
Tonal variety: More Tonal Variety
Noise / hum level: Lower Noise
Main reason for purchase: Ease of Upgrade, Faster Pickup Swaps
Was it worth it?: Yes
Reviewer Type: Home Player
Great quality and easy installation.
Better than expected! The Quality of components are superb and the Instructions are well layed out and easy to follow. The install only took about 45 minutes.