Fender Control Plates

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I’m toying with the idea of modding my Squier CV Jaguar and could use some advice on the interchangeability of Fender control plates.

The CV Jaguar has stacked VT-VT pots on a three hole control plate.

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The mod I’m contemplating would mean a change to a more normal VVT control arrangement.

So two questions.
Is the Jag control plate the same as a Jazz control plate?
Is a 4 hole Jazz control plate the same footprint as a 3 hole Jazz control plate?

If a four hole Jazz plate will drop in here, it would make the whole mod a lot simpler. :smiley:

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You have to measure and check.
Much more standardized with fender vs Squier but best to take measurements and go shopping.

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Unfortunately I’ll have to order online, otherwise I’d just remove the current plate and bring it to the shop. :roll_eyes:

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A lot of the online places have the dimensions.
The top edge profile matters most, screw positions for clean install.
Check over at talkbass, someone might know this one already.

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I actually have a similar question…with the J-bass I’m building, it comes with a chrome control plate. Does it need to be metal for grounding purposes? I have a green pearl plastic one like the pickguard coming but was wondering about metal vs. Plastic

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The answer is, yes and no. Jaguars do not have one size control plate.

My Jag H looks to have a plate the same as a Telecaster

Squier H

My Player Jaguar (right) looks identical to my Player Jazz (left)

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Measure if you can but I bet they used stock parts for a bass with limited numbers

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No it does not need be metal for grounding

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Thanks, they definitely look the same and the length of 152mm seems to be consistent so at this stage I think it’s worth taking a calculated risk.

I can’t see any grounding to the plate but it might be worth copper taping a plastic plate for shielding purposes?

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Well after all that, there’s been a change of plan.
The Jaguar has gone to my nephew.

So now, instead of upgrading the Squier I need to replace it completely. :smiling_imp:

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Bummer, that sounds like a horrible problem. No fun at all.

So, what ya thinking about???
Inquiring minds want to know.

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Exactly, @HowlinDawg . The two little demons, one on either shoulder, aren’t sure what to egg you on about. Most frustrating.

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:rofl:

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I know, right?
A horrible situation to be in. :joy:

I’ll should start a separate thread but basically it will be a long scale PJ for an old school heavy rock sound.

Top two on the list so far are

Fender Duff McKagan DLX P Bass

Aerodyne with EMG Geezer Butler pickups

But there are other options under consideration.

I can hear them already…

Demon1 whispers “Aerodyne”

Demon2 says “but it needs an orange pickguard”

Then an angel floats past humming… “You’ll need flatwound strings on that”

:wink:

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THat sounds like thee Devil to me :wink:

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Beat me to it :slight_smile:

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Might also consider the Boxer. It has a treble/bass boost on the tone control (when you go above 5)

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They are cute for sure. Like a P body with a J neck, and rear electronics compartment like proper basses should have :rofl:

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Yeah, they are cute, I like the colors with the black headstock.
The body is a little “squatting” for my taste, and I prefer the look with a pick guard, but otherwise, they look like fine basses.

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I opened a new topic here