pinky Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I am wondering why someonr would remove the backplate from a stratocaster should I do it what would it do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Both of my Strats don't have back plates. Really doesn't do anything, exposes the springs of the trem system. Which can create some cool feedback-type stuff if your rake them with your fingers. But other than that, nothing really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew! Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 All the backplate really does is protect the trem system. Removing the plate just means the workings of your tremolo would be less protected...which I guess isn't too much to worry about. I've never heard of anyone playing without a backplate. I think I'll give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbucker Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Removing the backplate on a Stratocaster makes it slightly easier to re-string the guitar. RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 All the backplate really does is protect the trem system. Removing the plate just means the workings of your tremolo would be less protected...which I guess isn't too much to worry about. I've never heard of anyone playing without a backplate. I think I'll give it a shot. Stevie Ray Vaughn did that with all his guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 (edited) Clapton's Blackie doesn't have a back plate either. For the record, here's the cover of the SRV box set. It's the back of Number One: Edited May 31, 2008 by Deezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I always leave off the backplate on my Strats, for two reasons. First, as Humbucker said, it's easier to restring the guitar, not to mention if the end of a broken string gets hung up in the trem block, it's easier to fish it out. Also, If you decide to detune, say to Eb or D for a song, it's a quick adjustment to tighten the spring claw to compensate for the changed tension, particularly if you keep your trem floating, as opposed to down against the body. I keep mine tight against the body because I don't do so much whammying, so I don't need to pull up on the bar. I prefer to keep it tight so when I bend a note, the other strings don't go flat. But if you're a whammy guy who pulls up, there's another reason to keep access easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmsofAtlas Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I think it enhances midrange and sustain some. I can't imagine it doin much, but I am positive I read somethin like that somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I think it enhances midrange and sustain some. I can't imagine it doin much, but I am positive I read somethin like that somewhere. I can't imabine it making a tonal difference in any way. When mounted, it's not a conductive part of the structure. When removed, any leakage of sound would be so negligible, I can't imagine making any real difference. I've owned many Strats (and other tremolo equipped guitars (Music Man, Carvin, Jackson) over the years, and I've never noyiced any difference in sound with the cover on or off. It's always been an access/convenience preference. Of course, that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmsofAtlas Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I can't imabine it making a tonal difference in any way. When mounted, it's not a conductive part of the structure. When removed, any leakage of sound would be so negligible, I can't imagine making any real difference. I've owned many Strats (and other tremolo equipped guitars (Music Man, Carvin, Jackson) over the years, and I've never noyiced any difference in sound with the cover on or off. It's always been an access/convenience preference. Of course, that's just my opinion. OK, so why would I have read that in a guitar magazine, then. I said in my post, that I couldn't imagine it doin much. So try not bein such a douche bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 OK, so why would I have read that in a guitar magazine, then. I said in my post, that I couldn't imagine it doin much. So try not bein such a douche bag. I said it was just my opinion. You even quoted that in your post. Try not being such an emema tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 OK, so why would I have read that in a guitar magazine, then. I said in my post, that I couldn't imagine it doin much. So try not bein such a douche bag. Wow, calm down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbucker Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 OK, so why would I have read that in a guitar magazine, then. I said in my post, that I couldn't imagine it doin much. So try not bein such a douche bag. If you can hear the difference, then it's a worthwhile modification for you. I'm with Evster on this one. RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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