KAISH Telecaster-style guitar pickguard, 8-hole
Product description
A replacement pickguard can look right and still leave you with a mismatch if its outline or holes don’t line up with your guitar. This KAISH green, 3-ply plastic guard is intended for USA and Mexican Standard Fender Telecasters, so checking your existing guard before choosing it is part of getting a clean fit.
It includes mounting screws, but the pickup opening has no screw holes. That detail matters if your current setup uses screws there.
How it fits
The stated fit is limited to USA and Mexican Standard Fender Telecasters. It is not listed as compatible with Fender Squier Teles or other Tele types. Some other models might fit after modification, but that is not a guaranteed direct replacement. From the way it is set up, this is a model-specific option rather than a universal Tele-style guard.
Pickguards vary, so compare the shape and hole positions with your current part before ordering. The product information specifically advises checking dimensions, no full outline measurements are provided here. The listed 8-hole pattern is another point to match against your guitar. If you’re swapping a damaged guard at a workbench, laying the new piece over the old one before removing anything can help reveal a mismatch early.
What matters more for a hassle-free swap: the color, or whether the holes land where your guitar needs them? For this part, fit should come first. The included mounting screws are useful, but they don’t add screw holes around the pickup opening.
Pros
- Green, 3-ply plastic construction gives the replacement a distinct look without changing the guitar’s basic setup.
- The stated compatibility covers USA and Mexican Standard Fender Telecasters.
- Mounting screws are included, so you don’t need to source those separately.
- A protective plastic film is fitted and can be peeled off after installation.
The main trade-off is compatibility: owners of a Squier or a different Tele-style model shouldn’t assume this will drop in. Also, the lack of pickup-opening screw holes may matter depending on how your existing pickup is mounted. Worth considering if you have one of the specified Fender models and want a green replacement guard. It may not suit you if you need a confirmed fit for a Squier or another Tele variant, or if your installation requires screws at the pickup opening.
Spec sheet
- Type: Telecaster-style guitar pickguard
- Format: 8-hole, 3-ply
- Material: Plastic
- Color: Green
- Thickness: About 2.2 mm, with a stated variation of ±0.2 mm
- Included: Pickguard mounting screws
- Fit note: USA and Mexican Standard Fender Telecasters, not Fender Squier Teles
- Pickup opening: No mounting screw holes
The guard has a protective plastic film intended to be removed after installation. Thickness can vary slightly between material batches, so don’t treat the listed figure as an exact measurement for every piece.
Final verdict
This KAISH pickguard makes most sense as a replacement for a USA or Mexican Standard Fender Telecaster when its outline and hole locations match your original part. The green, 3-ply finish and included screws are practical extras, but they don’t solve fit differences between Tele models. If you have a Squier, another Tele type, or a pickup setup that depends on screws through the guard, choose a part with compatibility and hole placement confirmed for that exact guitar instead.