Stratocaster build

[Zitterhal13]

Help please! I am building a stratocaster, my first guitar. I build furniture, among other things.
I have the body ready for routing components. The body is made out of Butternut with inlaid stripes of Kentucky Coffee Tree and American Chestnut. My visual rendition of Eddie Van Halen's many fine works of art. I would like to keep the pick guard to a minimum if at all. I have a pattern for a more traditional strat. Can I get some advise on how to do this? A different pattern, what components I use and so on. I am a newbie to this form of building. I would really appreciate the help!!!

 

[stratamania]

It is not clear what you are asking about. If it is making part of a pickguard rather than the entire thing, the easiest way would be to start with a complete pickguard, or make one and then cut off the parts you don't need.

 

[rockandroller]

Maybe use a standard pickguard in CLEAR plastic? The back of it could be selectively painted if you just wanted to hide and/or shield the wiring...

 

[rockandroller]

PS: POST PICS!!!

 

[Zitterhal13]

Thank you, everyone that has replied! As I typed earlier, I am new to this kind of build and don't want to screw it up. Sorry for being redundant.
I have seen strats without any pick guards. With back mounted components. I'm just a bit confused on the how and the way to get there. I can certainly include pictures of the body and the pattern I have. I'm haven't cut it out yet. I thought I would router for the components first. So, I am at a stand still. I will be slow to reply at times. I am a Horticulturist by trade. This is a very busy time of year for me. Oh, I do have the neck. Custom from Warmoth. Canary wood and Bird's eye Maple.

 

[Steve_Karl]

Yes - "rear rout" does not require a pick guard. Rear Rout is my go-to.
Give Warmoth a call and they can snail mail you a paper rear route template - that you can use as a guide to rout the cavity.
You can make your own cavity cover or buy one from Warmoth (first before you rout the cavity).

Here's a description and photo of the rear rout cavity:

https://warmoth.com/guitar-control-cavity