Dopro 5-hole Telecaster Pickguard

If you want to change a guitar’s look without moving away from its existing pickguard layout, this leopard-stripe plate is aimed at a more specific replacement job than a universal guard. It’s a 3D-printed plastic pickguard with five mounting holes, intended for standard Fender Tele and Esquire guitars made in the US or Mexico. That focused fit is useful when the screw pattern matches, but it also makes checking your current guard important before you order. The included mounting screws are a practical extra, though they don’t make the plate compatible with every Tele-style guitar.

Key points

The main appeal is visual: a leopard-stripe finish gives a guitar a more distinctive look than a plain replacement plate. The guard is made from 3D-printed plastic, and its listed thickness is about 2.3 mm, with a stated variation of +/- 0.2 mm. Mounting screws are included, so you won’t need to source those separately for the installation.

A solid pick if your guitar uses the specified five-hole layout and you want this particular pattern. It might not be a great match if you’re shopping for a broadly compatible guard or need a drop-in fit for a Squier or another Tele-style guitar, those types are specifically excluded from the stated fit.

Size & fit

This pickguard is described for standard five-hole Fender Tele and Esquire models made in the US or Mexico. It is not listed as fitting Fender Squier guitars or other Tele types. Keep in mind that some other Tele-style guitars may need a little modification, and the seller calls out the wide variation in pickguard dimensions as a reason to verify your existing plate carefully before ordering.

A useful check is to lay your current guard beside the replacement and compare the outline and screw-hole positions, rather than relying only on the guitar’s general model description. For example, if one mounting hole sits differently, the new plate may not line up as a straightforward swap. The listed thickness is approximate, so this is not a choice for someone who needs a precisely specified thickness beyond the stated range.

Tips for day-to-day use

Before installation, compare the plate with the one already on the guitar and make sure the holes and edges align. That simple check can help avoid discovering a fit issue after you’ve started removing or attaching hardware. Keep the included screws with the pickguard until you’re ready to install it, and avoid assuming they resolve a mismatch in the guitar’s hole pattern.

In everyday use, the practical benefit is mostly a visual refresh: picture the guitar on a stand or in your hands with the leopard-stripe guard replacing a plain one. If your priority is a less distinctive look or maximum flexibility across different guitar types, a more conventional or broadly specified replacement may be a better direction.

Before you decide

Which guitars is it listed to fit? Standard five-hole Fender Tele and Esquire models made in the US or Mexico.

Is it listed for Squier guitars? No. Squier and other Tele types are excluded from the stated fit.

Are mounting screws included? Yes, the product description says pickguard mounting screws are included.

Should you buy it?

Choose this Dopro guard if the five-hole layout and dimensions match your existing plate, and the leopard-stripe look is the change you want. Skip it if you need confirmed compatibility with a Squier or another Tele-style guitar, or if you can’t verify that the outline and screw positions match. Its appeal is specific rather than universal: a distinctive replacement for the stated fit, not a safe assumption for every guitar with a Tele-style shape.