DiMarzio FG2108PWA10 Richie Kotzen Strat Replacement Pickguard

Richie Kotzen, a remarkable singer, songwriter, and guitar player, is famous for his unique playing style that blends rock, blues, jazz, fusion, and soul. While he was well - known for playing Telecaster® in Poison, Fender Japan released two Richie Kotzen signature Stratocaster® models in 1996 with DiMarzio pickups. This Richie Kotzen pickguard mimics the electronics of Fender Japan's signature Stratocaster®. It features solderless connectors, making it a breeze to install on any guitar with a standard 11 - hole pickguard. It comes with a 5 - way switch. The custom pickups are wired as single coils but act as humbucking in positions 2 and 4. The center pickup has a reverse magnet. These medium - gain pickups are highly articulate. Even with distortion, every note rings clear. The tone is punchy, percussive, and has that classic bright Strat® transparency. The pickguard has white pickups and is available in Pearl White. Specifications: Recommended for Standard US Strats and similar SSS guitars. No quick connect. Solderless wiring. Alnico 5 magnet. 8.50 Kohm resistance.

Using this Richie Kotzen Strat replacement pickguard is easy. First, since it has solderless connectors, you can simply attach it to any guitar with a standard 11 - hole pickguard. Just follow the basic installation steps for pickguards. When it comes to using the pickups, the 5 - way switch gives you different tonal options. Remember, the pickups are wired as single coils but act as humbucking in positions 2 and 4. For maintenance, keep the pickguard clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it down occasionally. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity as this could affect the pickups' performance. Also, when you're not using the guitar, store it in a proper case to protect the pickguard and the rest of the instrument.