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Rig Rundown: All Souls' Antonio Aguilar

Strats with presto-chango pickguards power folk and flamenco flourishes mingled with kerranging rock and Melvins-esque metal.

Chris Kies
By Chris KiesAug 12, 2020
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.
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Another reason Antonio loves the Strat is the ease and speed with which pickguards can be swapped out for a fresh tonal perspective. The top two photos show ’guards with Lace hot humbuckers (Nitro Hemis), while the bottom two are loaded with Fender HSS and single-coils (a Fender Pure Vintage ’59 Strat set). During rehearsals or studio time, Aguilar will carry pre-loaded pickguards in a messenger bag for quick swapping.

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