KAISH ST493 11-Hole Strat Style SSS Pickguard Set, Tiger Stripe
Product description
The tiger-stripe finish gives this plastic pickguard set a visible change in appearance while the included tremolo cover completes the matching look on the back of the guitar. It is designed for USA and Mexican Standard Fender Stratocasters with an SSS configuration, so model compatibility matters more than the finish alone.
Mounting screws are included, and protective films on the pickguard and tremolo cover are meant to be peeled off after installation. Check the guitar’s existing layout before choosing this replacement.
Fit and sizing
KAISH identifies this as an 11-hole ST/Strat-style pickguard for USA and Mexican Standard Fender Stratocasters. The listing specifically excludes Fender Squier Strats and notes that other Strat types may need modification. Because pickguard layouts vary, compare the screw-hole positions and overall dimensions with the existing part before ordering, a similar guitar shape does not guarantee a direct fit.
The set uses an SSS layout and includes an ST back plate/tremolo cover. Its stated thickness is about 2.2mm, with a stated variation of +/- 0.2mm. If you are replacing a guard on a different Strat-style model, a model-specific replacement may be a more suitable route than adapting this one.
What you’ll notice day to day
The Tiger Stripe pattern is the main visual change, while the plastic construction keeps the part in the conventional pickguard format. The included back plate carries the same finish, so the set can coordinate across both areas. The protective films are there to be removed after installation, rather than left as part of the finished appearance.
Buyer feedback is favorable about the clean look and finish, but fit and alignment are not uniformly reported. Some buyers describe screw holes lining up, while others report holes or screws that do not seat as expected, color match opinions also differ. Those reports make a careful layout comparison especially relevant. They are not a substitute for checking the guitar itself.
It makes sense if you have a compatible USA or Mexican Standard SSS Strat and want a patterned replacement with the matching tremolo cover and mounting screws. Better avoided if your guitar is a Squier or another Strat variant unless you are prepared to assess fit and possible modification.
Specifications
- Brand: KAISH
- Model: ST493
- Type: 11-hole ST/Strat-style SSS pickguard set
- Color: Tiger Stripe
- Material: Plastic
- Thickness: About 2.2mm (+/- 0.2mm stated variation)
- Compatibility: USA/Mexican Standard Fender Stratocasters, not Fender Squier Strats
- What’s included: Pickguard, ST back plate/tremolo cover, mounting screws
- Weight: 0.17 kg
Before you decide
Does it fit every Strat-style guitar? No. It is listed for USA and Mexican Standard Fender Strats, not Squier models. Other Strat types may require modification, so compare the existing layout before buying.
Are mounting screws included? Yes. The product details specify free pickguard mounting screws, along with the pickguard and tremolo cover.
Should the protective film stay on? No. The listing says the films on the pickguard and tremolo cover should be peeled off after installation.
Buying verdict
This set is a focused cosmetic replacement for a compatible SSS Strat, with a Tiger Stripe finish, matching tremolo cover, and screws in the package. Its appeal depends on both the pattern and the guitar’s exact hole layout. Choose it when your instrument matches the stated USA/Mexican Standard fit and the existing dimensions, for a Squier or a less common Strat variant, a replacement made for that specific model is the safer buying approach.