Fender Pre Wired Pickguad HSS Parch

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Fender Pre Wired Pickguad HSS Parch

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Pre Wired Pickguad HSS Parch

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 619950
Brand: Fender
Model: Pre Wired Pickguad HSS Parch
Price: $493.90

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This Fender Pre-Wired HSS pickguard is a fantastic upgrade for Strat players wanting a versatile, hotter tone without the soldering hassle. The QuadraTap humbucker gives you a surprising range of sounds, from thick rock rhythm to searing lead tones. It’s ideal for players who want a ready-to-go, quality tone boost for their Strat.

Product Description

  • Fender Pre Wired Pickguad HSS Parch
  • Pre-Wired Pickguard with Pickups for Electric Guitar
  • For Stratocaster models
  • Pre-mounted pickguard with Quadra Tap humbuckers for easy installation without soldering
  • Provides 10 sound variations via S-1 switch and 5-way switch
  • With treble bleed circuit and Alnico 2 magnets for variable pickup modes
  • Switch positions: 1: bridge
  • 2: bridge & middle
  • 3: middle
  • 4: middle and neck
  • 5: neck
  • Made in USA

*Contents of the delivery:*, Master Volume: S-1 500K, Master Tone: 500K, One Quadra Tap humbucker, Two 70th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless single coils

PROS
  • • QuadraTap humbucker offers versatile tonal options for diverse musical styles.
  • • Pre-wired design simplifies installation, a boon for those avoiding soldering.
  • • Treble bleed circuit preserves high-end frequencies when using lower volume settings.
  • • Alnico 2 magnets deliver a warm, articulate tone with a pleasing vintage character.
CONS
  • • The pre-wired nature limits customization for serious pickup tweaking enthusiasts.
  • • HSS configuration might not appeal to those preferring a traditional humbucker bridge.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for budget-conscious players.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge, Middle, Neck
Magnet Alnico 2
Output Level High
DC Resistance Bridge: 12.5kΩ, Middle: 7.5kΩ, Neck: 11.8kΩ
Spacing 52.5mm (2 1/16 in)
Mounting Pre-mounted on pickguard

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Frequently Asked Questions

The QuadraTap splits the humbucker into various coil configurations – essentially, you get a humbucker, two single-coils, and a coil-split single-coil, offering a broad palette of tones.
The Noiseless pickups significantly reduce hum compared to vintage-style single coils, but they aren't completely silent – some minimal noise is inherent in any single-coil design.
While technically possible, it would require unsoldering the existing pickups and potentially modifying the wiring, negating the pre-wired convenience.

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