8-Hole Tele Style Guitar Pickguard, Replacement Scratch Plate

The 8-Hole Tele Pickguard is engineered as a direct replacement part for electric guitars. It is pre-drilled with 8 mounting screw holes and 2 dedicated neck pickup mounting holes, designed to align with the factory specifications of standard American and Mexican-made Fender Telecaster models. This pickguard is not compatible with Squier, imported replicas, or other non-Fender manufactured Tele-style instruments. Solid colors are constructed from durable single-layer PVC, pearl/tortoise colors use multi-ply PVC construction, and the Clear color uses high-transparency acrylic material. Thickness approx 2.3mm. All materials are eco-friendly, heat-stable, and odor-free. The front surface is covered with two layers of protective film to prevent scratches, scuffs, and dust accumulation during shipping and initial installation. Precision manufacturing ensures smooth, burr-free edges and a structured profile that maintains a consistent fit against the guitar body without gaps or warping. The iconic asymmetrical curved profile fits standard Tele body routing, making it perfect for vintage restoration, custom builds, and modern Tele upgrades. Each package includes 1 pickguard and 8 matching mounting screws, providing a complete solution for direct installation without additional purchases.

Key Features

8-Hole Tele Pickguard Replacement Scratch Plate: Direct replacement for USA/Mexican made standard Fender Telecaster models with iconic asymmetrical curved profile. Pre-drilled with 8 mounting screw holes and 2 dedicated neck pickup mounting holes for easy installation and height adjustment. NOT compatible with Squier, Asian-made Tele copies, or non-Fender Tele-style instruments.

8-Hole Tele Pickguard Replacement Scratch Plate:

Direct replacement for USA/Mexican made standard Fender Telecaster models with iconic asymmetrical curved profile. Pre-drilled with 8 mounting screw holes and 2 dedicated neck pickup mounting holes for easy installation and height adjustment. NOT compatible with Squier, Asian-made Tele copies, or non-Fender Tele-style instruments.

Premium Material by Color Type: Solid colors use durable single-layer PVC, pearl/tortoise colors use multi-ply PVC, and Clear uses high-transparency acrylic. Thickness approx 2.3mm. All materials are eco-friendly, heat-stable, and odor-free.

Premium Material by Color Type:

Solid colors use durable single-layer PVC, pearl/tortoise colors use multi-ply PVC, and Clear uses high-transparency acrylic. Thickness approx 2.3mm. All materials are eco-friendly, heat-stable, and odor-free.

Dual-Layer Protective Film for Flawless Finish: Two layers of protective film cover the front surface to prevent scratches, scuffs, and dust during shipping and storage. Peel off both layers before installation for a clean gloss finish. Note: Clear acrylic may show minor surface variations before film removal—peel both layers for full transparency.

Dual-Layer Protective Film for Flawless Finish:

Two layers of protective film cover the front surface to prevent scratches, scuffs, and dust during shipping and storage. Peel off both layers before installation for a clean gloss finish. Note: Clear acrylic may show minor surface variations before film removal—peel both layers for full transparency.

Complete Installation Kit with 8 Mounting Screws: Package includes 8 matching mounting screws for direct installation without additional purchases. Straightforward setup for both DIY projects and professional repair. 2 pre-drilled neck pickup holes allow for easy pickup height adjustment without extra drilling.

Complete Installation Kit with 8 Mounting Screws:

Package includes 8 matching mounting screws for direct installation without additional purchases. Straightforward setup for both DIY projects and professional repair. 2 pre-drilled neck pickup holes allow for easy pickup height adjustment without extra drilling.

Authentic Tele Vintage Aesthetic, Modern Style Fit: Maintains the classic look of vintage Fender Telecaster electric guitars with the iconic asymmetrical curved profile. Restores original vintage style while protecting the guitar body from pick scratches, perfect for vintage restoration, custom builds, and modern Tele upgrades.

Authentic Tele Vintage Aesthetic, Modern Style Fit:

Maintains the classic look of vintage Fender Telecaster electric guitars with the iconic asymmetrical curved profile. Restores original vintage style while protecting the guitar body from pick scratches, perfect for vintage restoration, custom builds, and modern Tele upgrades.

Technical Specifications

Product Type: Electric guitar pickguard / scratch plate replacement

Product Type:

Electric guitar pickguard / scratch plate replacement

Style: Tele / TL / T-style, 8-hole modern style

Style:

Tele / TL / T-style, 8-hole modern style

Compatible Models: Standard American and Mexican-made Fender Telecaster models

Compatible Models:

Standard American and Mexican-made Fender Telecaster models

NOT Compatible: Squier, Asian-made Tele copies, non-Fender Tele-style instruments

NOT Compatible:

Squier, Asian-made Tele copies, non-Fender Tele-style instruments

Hole Configuration: 8 mounting screw holes + 2 neck pickup mounting holes

Hole Configuration:

8 mounting screw holes + 2 neck pickup mounting holes

Material: Solid colors = single-layer PVC; pearl/tortoise colors = multi-ply PVC; Clear = high-transparency acrylic

Material:

Solid colors = single-layer PVC; pearl/tortoise colors = multi-ply PVC; Clear = high-transparency acrylic

Thickness: Approx 2.3mm

Thickness:

Approx 2.3mm

Material Properties: Eco-friendly, heat-stable, odor-free

Material Properties:

Eco-friendly, heat-stable, odor-free

Weight: Approx 110 grams

Weight:

Approx 110 grams

Protective Film: Dual-layer protective film on front surface (peel off before installation)

Protective Film:

Dual-layer protective film on front surface (peel off before installation)

Package Includes: 1× Tele Pickguard, 8× Matching Mounting Screws

Package Includes:

1× Tele Pickguard, 8× Matching Mounting Screws

Important Notes

Dimension Reference: Please refer to the size chart image for detailed length and width measurements before ordering to ensure alignment with your guitar's body contours and pre-drilled holes. Minor adjustments may be needed for a perfect fit on some instruments.

Dimension Reference:

Please refer to the size chart image for detailed length and width measurements before ordering to ensure alignment with your guitar's body contours and pre-drilled holes. Minor adjustments may be needed for a perfect fit on some instruments.

Color Variation: Actual product color may differ slightly from the listing images due to variations in photographic lighting and screen display settings. Pearl and tortoise colors may show natural pattern variation due to the multi-ply material.

Color Variation:

Actual product color may differ slightly from the listing images due to variations in photographic lighting and screen display settings. Pearl and tortoise colors may show natural pattern variation due to the multi-ply material.

Clear Acrylic Note: The Clear pickguard is made of high-transparency acrylic. It comes with two layers of protective film that must be peeled off before installation for full transparency. Minor surface variations may be visible before film removal—this is normal and will disappear after peeling both layers.

Clear Acrylic Note:

The Clear pickguard is made of high-transparency acrylic. It comes with two layers of protective film that must be peeled off before installation for full transparency. Minor surface variations may be visible before film removal—this is normal and will disappear after peeling both layers.

Compatibility Note: This pickguard is specifically engineered for standard American and Mexican-made Fender Telecaster models and will not fit Squier, Asian-made Tele copies, or other non-Fender Tele-style instruments. If you are unsure about compatibility, please verify your guitar model and hole pattern before ordering.

Compatibility Note:

This pickguard is specifically engineered for standard American and Mexican-made Fender Telecaster models and will not fit Squier, Asian-made Tele copies, or other non-Fender Tele-style instruments. If you are unsure about compatibility, please verify your guitar model and hole pattern before ordering.

Material Note by Color: Solid colors are single-layer PVC, pearl/tortoise colors are multi-ply PVC, and Clear is high-transparency acrylic. Thickness approx 2.3mm. Please confirm the material type for your selected color before ordering.

Material Note by Color:

Solid colors are single-layer PVC, pearl/tortoise colors are multi-ply PVC, and Clear is high-transparency acrylic. Thickness approx 2.3mm. Please confirm the material type for your selected color before ordering.

Installation Note: The dual-layer protective film must be peeled off before installation for a clean gloss finish. The 8 included matching mounting screws allow for direct installation without additional hardware. The 2 pre-drilled neck pickup mounting holes allow for easy pickup height adjustment. For vintage instruments with worn or stripped screw holes, you may need to use slightly larger screws or fill and re-drill the holes.

Installation Note:

The dual-layer protective film must be peeled off before installation for a clean gloss finish. The 8 included matching mounting screws allow for direct installation without additional hardware. The 2 pre-drilled neck pickup mounting holes allow for easy pickup height adjustment. For vintage instruments with worn or stripped screw holes, you may need to use slightly larger screws or fill and re-drill the holes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is this pickguard compatible with my Fender Telecaster?A: This pickguard is designed to fit American/Mexican-made standard Fender Telecaster models with 8-hole body routing. It is not compatible with Squier, Asian-made Tele copies, or non-Fender Tele-style guitars.

Q: Is this pickguard compatible with my Fender Telecaster?

A: This pickguard is designed to fit American/Mexican-made standard Fender Telecaster models with 8-hole body routing. It is not compatible with Squier, Asian-made Tele copies, or non-Fender Tele-style guitars.

Q: Does it come with mounting screws?A: Yes, the package includes 8 matching mounting screws for direct installation.

Q: Does it come with mounting screws?

A: Yes, the package includes 8 matching mounting screws for direct installation.

Q: What material is it made of?A: Solid colors are constructed from wear-resistant single-layer PVC, pearl/tortoise colors use multi-ply PVC, and Clear color uses high-transparency acrylic. Thickness approx 2.3mm. All materials are eco-friendly, heat-stable, and odor-free.

Q: What material is it made of?

A: Solid colors are constructed from wear-resistant single-layer PVC, pearl/tortoise colors use multi-ply PVC, and Clear color uses high-transparency acrylic. Thickness approx 2.3mm. All materials are eco-friendly, heat-stable, and odor-free.

Q: Does it fit standard Tele body routing?A: Yes, it features an iconic asymmetrical curved profile that fits standard Tele body routing. Minor adjustments may be needed for a perfect fit on some instruments.

Q: Does it fit standard Tele body routing?

A: Yes, it features an iconic asymmetrical curved profile that fits standard Tele body routing. Minor adjustments may be needed for a perfect fit on some instruments.

Q: How do I protect the finish during installation?A: The pickguard is covered with two layers of protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Simply peel off both layers before installation for a clean gloss finish.

Q: How do I protect the finish during installation?

A: The pickguard is covered with two layers of protective film to prevent scratches during shipping. Simply peel off both layers before installation for a clean gloss finish.

Q: Why does the actual color look different from the photo?A: Due to variations in photographic lighting and screen display settings, the actual product color may differ slightly from the listing images. Pearl and tortoise colors may also show natural pattern variation.

Q: Why does the actual color look different from the photo?

A: Due to variations in photographic lighting and screen display settings, the actual product color may differ slightly from the listing images. Pearl and tortoise colors may also show natural pattern variation.

Q: Can I use this on a Squier Affinity Telecaster?A: No, this pickguard is specifically engineered for standard American and Mexican-made Fender Telecaster models and will not fit Squier or other non-Fender Tele-style instruments.

Q: Can I use this on a Squier Affinity Telecaster?

A: No, this pickguard is specifically engineered for standard American and Mexican-made Fender Telecaster models and will not fit Squier or other non-Fender Tele-style instruments.

Q: Is the Clear pickguard really transparent?A: Yes, the Clear pickguard is made of high-transparency acrylic. It comes with two layers of protective film that must be peeled off before installation for full transparency. Minor surface variations may be visible before film removal—this is normal and will disappear after peeling both layers.

Q: Is the Clear pickguard really transparent?

A: Yes, the Clear pickguard is made of high-transparency acrylic. It comes with two layers of protective film that must be peeled off before installation for full transparency. Minor surface variations may be visible before film removal—this is normal and will disappear after peeling both layers.

Q: Does it have neck pickup mounting holes?A: Yes, this pickguard comes with 2 pre-drilled neck pickup mounting holes, allowing for easy pickup height adjustment without extra drilling. This is a key difference from some competing pickguards that do not include these holes.

Q: Does it have neck pickup mounting holes?

A: Yes, this pickguard comes with 2 pre-drilled neck pickup mounting holes, allowing for easy pickup height adjustment without extra drilling. This is a key difference from some competing pickguards that do not include these holes.

Product Description

8-Hole Tele Style Guitar Pickguard, Replacement Scratch Plate

Key Features

Technical Specifications

Important Notes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)