I replaced the pickguard on my 2000 Mexican Strat with an ATW Loaded Pickguard. After having a few days to play and adjust to the new pickups the change is amazing. I was going to replace the guitar; I just couldn't stand the cheap ceramic Mexican pickups any longer. They sounded dead, terrible tone. I have no plans to replace the guitar now. It will take a couple days to find the tone you really love, but you will find it. Like having a new guitar with the same feel. If you own a Strat and are not happy with the tone of the old pickups, I highly recommend this as a fix. I would buy this loaded pickguard in a second, I just love it!! Thank you, Dean, for such an incredible product.

I've been the proud owner of a Cherry Burst La Voce Private Stock Dean Zelinsky guitar (Serial: S160894) for several years and as a collector and professional entertainer (Lead Guitarist for Whitehead). I am here to tell you that this instrument is a piece of art! Having played Gibson, Les Paul's, and Fender Stratocaster's most of my stage career in bands like the Sidewinders, The Boston Complex, The Billy Baslow Band just to name a few, I must say that Dean's guitars are truly special and a must to own and play if you are a serious musician!
Special Note:
The author of this review is Tom Maroney aka "Boston Tommy" circa 1966 and is an accomplished bandleader and performer from the 60's, 70's and 80's rock movements in the Boston area.

Finally 😅installed! Sounds awesome 👏 👏👏