Can you put a Vintage Start 8 hole Pickguard on an 11 hole body?

[ChrisPBacon]

I think the general answer is no, but there might be hope. I want to put a gold pickguard on a candy green strat and I prefer the look of the vintage style body. There seems to be more options for 11-hole pickguards for the varying colors of gold and I want to compare which gold might look the best against the candy green finish. If I end up getting an 11 hole body, will I be able to slap a vintage 8-hole pickguard on it anyways, or will the holes not line up? Here is a link from the pickguard I have in mind but if you guys have any pictures of what you guys have or recommendations, that would be awesome!

Pickguard: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/099-2143-000--fender-50s-vintage-style-stratocaster-pickguard-8-hole-gold-anodized?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3157641001&rkg_id=0&product_id=099-2143-000&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%20-%20Catch-All&adgroup=Catch-All&placement=google&adpos=1o1&creative=156936231009&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs7PYn_Wf4gIVRlSGCh0ZYgQmEAkYASABEgIP0_D_BwE

 

[stratamania]

What type of body are you planning on getting? Most new bodies don't come predrilled for pickguard holes in any case.

 

[rolloman]

I pretty sure the only hole on an 8 hole that will not be lined up with a hole in your body will be the on by the 5way switch. Take a look at these two examples.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/099-2143-000--fender-50s-vintage-style-stratocaster-pickguard-8-hole-gold-anodized?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3157641001&rkg_id=0&product_id=099-2143-000&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%20-%20Catch-All&adgroup=Catch-All&placement=google&adpos=1o1&creative=156936231009&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs7PYn_Wf4gIVRlSGCh0ZYgQmEAkYASABEgIP0_D_BwE

https://reverb.com/item/19562716-gold-anodized-aluminum-pickguard-for-fender-sss-stratocaster-strat-usa-mim?gclid=CjwKCAjwlPTmBRBoEiwAHqpvhYXaoqmz3QVpnZP1kB2G4cuZ7eRN2uU3j3DJhzolPYRTowNs5S16hhoCpUQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&pla=1