I bought this set because wanted to build a Black Strat (ala Gilmour) and after reading various advices the CV69 pickups looked the best choice (replacing the bridge PU with a Seymour Duncan, to have the closest sound).
Well, it was great choice and I love the sound of the PUs and the percectly soldered electronics of this set.
The pickguard was replaced with a black one (and the turtoise is used on another project) but all other parts are being used in the Black Strat.
Actually it is almost cheaper to buy the full pickguard version than the CV69 PU set only if one has to add the potis, capacitor and the switch to the whole story. Of course, the pickguard is an extra "waste" of money if one cannot use it.
Anyhow, the whole set is great and does worth the money. Recommended!