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Will a 62 Precision scratchplate fit a Squier JV P-bass


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I have a Squier JV P-bass.
The scratchplate is warped ( too much stuffing a plectrum behind it during gigs)....
It is tortoiseshell ( I think it's 4 ply) and I was looking at this:
[url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/precision-bass-p-4663.html?p=product"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/precision-bass-....html?p=product[/url]
It has the correct number of holes (13) but will they be in exactly the same place?
My current plate doesn't have a truss rod notch but this one does....
£46 seems a lot to sink without knowing for definite that it will fit.
How could I know?

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[quote name='Twigman' post='430589' date='Mar 10 2009, 03:14 PM']I have a Squier JV P-bass.
The scratchplate is warped ( too much stuffing a plectrum behind it during gigs)....
It is tortoiseshell ( I think it's 4 ply) and I was looking at this:
[url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/precision-bass-p-4663.html?p=product"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/precision-bass-....html?p=product[/url]
It has the correct number of holes (13) but will they be in exactly the same place?
My current plate doesn't have a truss rod notch but this one does....
£46 seems a lot to sink without knowing for definite that it will fit.
How could I know?[/quote]

It might fit, but it's more than likely that it won't be perfect. To be honest, for about the same amount you could get a custom one done that would be a perfect fit. Try emailing WD, I usually go through them for a scratchplate and they're very helpful.

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[quote name='Jono Bolton' post='432605' date='Mar 12 2009, 04:39 PM']It might fit, but it's more than likely that it won't be perfect. To be honest, for about the same amount you could get a custom one done that would be a perfect fit. Try emailing WD, I usually go through them for a scratchplate and they're very helpful.[/quote]

Definitive answer here, as I had the same problem with my '57 P Bass...

Sorry, no it won't!! Subtle but different shape, and none of the screw holes will line up. Don't waste your money trying out for yourself, go find a luthier with the scratchplate and he'll stencil a template and get a new one made! It was a while back. but I think I paid about £40, for the guitar tech at what used to be Sound Control in Bristol, to do mine.

Hope that helps!

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[quote name='MoJoKe' post='435810' date='Mar 16 2009, 09:36 AM']Definitive answer here, as I had the same problem with my '57 P Bass...

Sorry, no it won't!! Subtle but different shape, and none of the screw holes will line up. Don't waste your money trying out for yourself, go find a luthier with the scratchplate and he'll stencil a template and get a new one made! It was a while back. but I think I paid about £40, for the guitar tech at what used to be Sound Control in Bristol, to do mine.

Hope that helps![/quote]


The Tech that used to be at Sound Control is Eltham Jones ..
He's still hanging out in the cave at the back of Reverb in Bristol.. here's his website
[url="http://www.edgeguitarservices.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.edgeguitarservices.co.uk/index.htm[/url]

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[quote name='OldGit' post='438419' date='Mar 18 2009, 04:25 PM']The Tech that used to be at Sound Control is Eltham Jones ..
He's still hanging out in the cave at the back of Reverb in Bristol.. here's his website
[url="http://www.edgeguitarservices.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.edgeguitarservices.co.uk/index.htm[/url][/quote]

Yup thats him, Great guy!

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