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KeithB
May 19th, 2007, 04:32 PM
I wanted to make the opening on the backplate of my strat bigger, because when I change strings the springs pull the trem thingy back too far, requiring me to remove the backplate in order to change the strings. This is a hassle. So I went to Ace Hardware and got a V bit for my router.

http://www.mzla.com/guitar/pics/backplate.jpg

To accomplish this, I screwed the backplate down onto a piece of scrap plywood, and covered most of it with some wide cellophane packing tape, to protect from scratches.
Yep, I've got 2 black and 2 silver springs. How cool is that?

http://www.mzla.com/guitar/pics/backplate2.jpg

Now it looks like the hole was melted in it by my hot playin!
Jminor
May 19th, 2007, 04:36 PM
That looks awesome !!
KeithB
May 19th, 2007, 05:02 PM
That looks awesome !!

Thanks. I've only used the router a few times. It's fun!
Peeb
May 19th, 2007, 05:09 PM
Your hole is shaped like a two-week-old embryo.



Never thought I'd need to say that to anyone.....
Cimar
September 5th, 2007, 02:52 AM
Wicked man,keep it up
Keep modding
Cimar
enigram
September 12th, 2007, 05:00 PM
looks pretty cool, though it kind of does look like termites chewed through it.
schneefux
September 20th, 2007, 01:57 PM
Your hole is shaped like a two-week-old embryo.



Never thought I'd need to say that to anyone.....

dude, i thought exactly the same thing!!!!
but itīs really a nice hole you have there.