hello i hava a mim strat and i decided to change the Pguard for a gold beauty so i did and SORPRISE! lot of the pups noise goes away. i think is for the metal on the pickguard

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one woman.... many guitars!!!

Hello Leonardcaster,

That new aluminum pickguard is also a natural shield.
Some will say, Eric Johnson I'm sure,
that there is also a tone comprimise.

Treat us to a picture.

Cheers.

I noticed the difference in sound when I put a gold anodized p/g on my Strat too! Sweet looks, sweet sound!