{"product_id":"proper-64-closetcaster-loaded-stratocaster-pickguard-mint-green","title":"Proper Pickguards '64 Closetcaster Loaded Stratocaster Pickguard Equipped W\/ Proper Passive—Mint Green 11-Hole","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a413061-0730-83ea-a1b0-ee0b67e4d096-2\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a413061-0730-83ea-a1b0-ee0b67e4d096-2\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a413061-0730-83ea-a1b0-ee0b67e4d096-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-526\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb4ebd87-7477-410f-af4d-8f78a968a63f\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-pro\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"135\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEvery Proper Pickguard is hand assembled in Cranston, Rhode Island using premium components and meticulous engineering.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eThis Mint Green on Aged White 11-hole Stratocaster loaded pickguard comes equipped with our Proper Passive™ electronics and a matched set of hand-wound Proper Pickups™ ’64 Closetcaster single coils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eProper Passive™\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eProper Passive is our proprietary passive Strat wiring system, built around one simple idea: make the entire guitar useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eNo batteries. No gimmicks. No unnecessary switches or complicated controls. Just a better volume sweep, better tone controls, and positions 2 and 4 that finally hold their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e0\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tone controls are warm, chewy, and vocal without turning muddy or losing clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e, the guitar opens up with maximum presence, attack, and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eEverything in between is musical. You are shaping the sound instead of fighting the controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003ePositions 2 and 4 were a major part of the design. Proper Passive is tuned around the RWRP middle pickup so those positions do not get thin, disappear, or suffer the usual volume drop. They stay full, balanced, and every bit as useful as positions 1, 3, and 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eProper Pickups™ ’64 Closetcaster Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eThe ’64 Closetcaster is our low-wind mid-’60s Strat set. It is clear, open, and extremely responsive, with excellent note separation and a bridge pickup you will actually want to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eThey stay articulate, respond naturally to your playing, and keep hold their own whether on stage or in the studio. Paired with Proper Passive, the entire guitar becomes more usable without changing what makes a great Strat sound and feel like a Strat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eCranston Guitars Tech Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e• Hand-wound Proper Pickups™ ’64 Closetcaster single-coil set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e• Proprietary Proper Passive™ tone system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e• Matched CTS\/Bourns premium electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e• Premium cloth push-back wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e• Premium Switchcraft or equivalent output jack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e• Mint Green 11-hole pickguard with Aged White plastics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e• RWRP middle pickup for hum-canceling positions 2 and 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e• Includes eleven mounting screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e• Fully assembled, wired, and tested before shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e• lifetime warranty on all electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eThis assembly is designed to fit most standard 11-hole Strat-style guitars and even fits a Squier Debut with no modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2587\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stratocaster pickguard screw-hole locations can vary depending on the year and manufacturer. Minor alignment adjustments or new pilot holes may occasionally be required. Professional installation is recommended if you are not comfortable with guitar wiring or soldering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Proper Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48961813676283,"sku":"CG-HCSQVPFCR","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/9111\/0907\/files\/DD886624-85F3-46C6-B182-1D9370C64BB8.jpg?v=1781097057","url":"https:\/\/cranstonguitars.com\/products\/proper-64-closetcaster-loaded-stratocaster-pickguard-mint-green","provider":"Cranston Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}