Scratchplate Change on a Strat

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  1. Feb 17, 2009 #1
    Bongo Jonny

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    Just got a new set of pickups and scratchplate, and while putting it all together I realised the holes on the new scratchplate do not line up with the ones on the guitar...

    the guitar's a 2007 american std strat. I got three of the screws in but the remaining eight holes are between 25% and 100% obscured.
    I am not sure I want to redrill the holes just yet, the scratchplate is not an original fender version, could that be a problem?

    any suggestions welcomed.
     
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    Bart

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    Sell or return the pickguard and get the correct one. You'll devaluate the guitar by drilling holes on it.
     
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    tbone666

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    +1 for you sir.
     
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    jay42

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    British? Regardless, they never do. There are differences and a good house will know the hole alignment for your Amer. Std. strat. If it's an EMG package...I'm not sure how many options they're willing to provide.
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2009 #5
    Bongo Jonny

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    If I go for an original Fender version is it sure to fit, or is there some variation in their design also?
     
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