I was actually surprised that there aren’t even screw holes for one. I guess he never uses one, and to be honest none of my Strats has one on it anyway.
I was actually surprised that there aren’t even screw holes for one. I guess he never uses one, and to be honest none of my Strats has one on it anyway.
Part of his signature specs ! I'm sure there is some tonal reason why he prefers it or maybe he just like to be able to adjust it easily ? It looks cool for what it is, but I prefer to have mine on, just prefer the covered up aesthetic I guess. Hide the guts y'know. I just keep the 4 corner screws on though so I can take it off quicker. The Alexi Laiho signature guitars also don't have a cover or screw holes for them
Oh by the way happy NGD. It's pretty sweet. I do love a stratocaster with the pure maple neck (no walnut stripe)
I have no idea why there are even any backplates on a Strat anyway. It doesn't look any better, and on some Strats, the holes don't line up well and it gets in the way anyway. And if there has to be a backplate...why not hold it on with magnets instead of screws?