Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
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strat_master
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Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
cool thanks guys, a few last questions though
1) what does the grounded wire do?
2) Can i add mroe springs onto the guitar i only have 3 and would like 5.
3) does anyone have that ugly blue circle sticker in the cavity? i saw it and want to remove it but if i do it will leave a mark... dammit!
probably becasue it's a MIM strat all import guitars seem to have stickers galore ewww!
cool thanks guys, a few last questions though
1) what does the grounded wire do?
2) Can i add mroe springs onto the guitar i only have 3 and would like 5.
3) does anyone have that ugly blue circle sticker in the cavity? i saw it and want to remove it but if i do it will leave a mark... dammit!
probably becasue it's a MIM strat all import guitars seem to have stickers galore ewww! Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
Bah stickers is also everywhere on US stuff here.
:smack: :laugh2:
Bah stickers is also everywhere on US stuff here.
:smack: :laugh2:
Rich_T
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Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
my back plate is long gone on my MIM strat. it caused a pain for getting ball ends out of the block.
ive got the blue sticker too, most annoying.
its fine to add the extra springs in, just go to your local tech, they probably have some lying around.
the ground wire is a magic bit of wire that stops annoying hum. dont ask me how, im rubbish at electrics.
my back plate is long gone on my MIM strat. it caused a pain for getting ball ends out of the block.
ive got the blue sticker too, most annoying.
its fine to add the extra springs in, just go to your local tech, they probably have some lying around.
the ground wire is a magic bit of wire that stops annoying hum. dont ask me how, im rubbish at electrics.
dystrust
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Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
I also like to have the bridge on a Strat flush with the top of the body. It seems to make the guitar sound more solid, and the guitar will stay in tune (somewhat) if you break a string.
59paul said:Fender advises to have about 1/8 inch clearance between the bottom of the bridge and the guitar body. I always tighten my bridge down flush with the body. It's really just a matter of where it feels comfortable to YOU !!!
I also like to have the bridge on a Strat flush with the top of the body. It seems to make the guitar sound more solid, and the guitar will stay in tune (somewhat) if you break a string.
strat_master
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Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
i kidna of like it flushed also, but if i adjusted my tremolo to be flushed wouldnt i need to intonate by axe? id ont know hwo t do this and would have to take it to a tech.
i kidna of like it flushed also, but if i adjusted my tremolo to be flushed wouldnt i need to intonate by axe? id ont know hwo t do this and would have to take it to a tech.
MikeS
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Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
Actually, I find that it's the springs that vibrate. I like to sandwich a piece of foam, like the foam that protects your duncan pickups in the package, in between the backplate and springs just to dampen any vibration that might want to occur.
HHB said:
Actually, I find that it's the springs that vibrate. I like to sandwich a piece of foam, like the foam that protects your duncan pickups in the package, in between the backplate and springs just to dampen any vibration that might want to occur.
MikeS
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Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
1) It "grounds" the circuits of the guitar to the bridge. It's supposed to keep you from getting shocked should there be a short.
2) yes, you can add more springs to the trem, but expect trem action to be more laborious. Most people that use 5 springs do so to basically lock the bridge down.
3) can't help you with the blue sticker
strat_master said:cool thanks guys, a few last questions though
1) what does the grounded wire do?
2) Can i add mroe springs onto the guitar i only have 3 and would like 5.
3) does anyone have that ugly blue circle sticker in the cavity? i saw it and want to remove it but if i do it will leave a mark... dammit!
1) It "grounds" the circuits of the guitar to the bridge. It's supposed to keep you from getting shocked should there be a short.
2) yes, you can add more springs to the trem, but expect trem action to be more laborious. Most people that use 5 springs do so to basically lock the bridge down.
3) can't help you with the blue sticker
Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
most likely he lost it after a drug binge. :laugh2:
I keep mine on, its not any harder to change strings, it looks cooler, and keeps dust and stuff from getting inside. Never had any problems at high volumes. I don't see LP owners taking their plates off because of this.
midnite_man said:
most likely he lost it after a drug binge. :laugh2:
I keep mine on, its not any harder to change strings, it looks cooler, and keeps dust and stuff from getting inside. Never had any problems at high volumes. I don't see LP owners taking their plates off because of this.
59paul
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Re: Do You Remove the Back Plate of a Strat?
Strat Master, intonating is a snap. Just put on the new springs, and adjust your tension wherever you want it. ( if you want it flush, that's cool ). Tune the Guitar to concert pitch ( A-440, Standard Tuning ). Now here's an easy and quick way to intonate it > Play each string open ( or the 12th fret harmonic, whichever you prefer ), then play the same string fretted at the 12th fret. If that note is flat, move the bridge saddle forward, towards the headstock, until it registers dead center ( or as close as possible ) . If it is sharp, move the saddle BACK, towards the butt of the Guitar, until it reads dead center. Do this for each individual string. ( the saddle adjustments are made by turning the little screws on the back of each saddle ). Make small adjustments, then re-check. Also, When intonating, have your switch set to the Bridge position. All you'll need is a tuner, cord, and screwdriver.
Strat Master, intonating is a snap. Just put on the new springs, and adjust your tension wherever you want it. ( if you want it flush, that's cool ). Tune the Guitar to concert pitch ( A-440, Standard Tuning ). Now here's an easy and quick way to intonate it > Play each string open ( or the 12th fret harmonic, whichever you prefer ), then play the same string fretted at the 12th fret. If that note is flat, move the bridge saddle forward, towards the headstock, until it registers dead center ( or as close as possible ) . If it is sharp, move the saddle BACK, towards the butt of the Guitar, until it reads dead center. Do this for each individual string. ( the saddle adjustments are made by turning the little screws on the back of each saddle ). Make small adjustments, then re-check. Also, When intonating, have your switch set to the Bridge position. All you'll need is a tuner, cord, and screwdriver.
