Born 2B Mild Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I'm picking up a c.1995 USA Fender Jazz Bass Standard V ... on Saturday. It is black with a white scratchplate but for some reason that doesn't work for me. Think I'll try black if I can. First question: Will any aftermarket Jazz scratchplate fit a 5-string USA Fender JB? Second Question: Is it possible to buy a black control panel to replace the chrome one? Suggestions on suppliers welcome! Cheers. Quote
Dubs Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='515254' date='Jun 16 2009, 01:11 PM']First question: Will any aftermarket Jazz scratchplate fit a 5-string USA Fender JB?[/quote] I think the screw holes differ in position slightly on some non-original Fender replacements, but I couldn’t tell you how they’re different. Quote
The Bass Doc Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Allparts have black control plates - and in stock now!! If a stock scratchplate is not available I could make one by copying your existing white version. PM me if need a quote. Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted June 21, 2009 Author Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='515280' date='Jun 16 2009, 01:39 PM']Allparts have black control plates - and in stock now!! If a stock scratchplate is not available I could make one by copying your existing white version. PM me if need a quote.[/quote] Thanks Doc. I don't feel I have finished my search for a stock item yet. There's plenty of places that sell Jazz Bass scratchplates, but mine is the [b]5-string version[/b]. I've got the bass now and it sounds and feels bloody marvelous. So I'd like to get it looking neat too. First port of call is a black scratchplate with a white edge, just like the one in the banner at the top of your screen! PS. I have a friend coming over from the states in a month, so I don't mind getting her to bring one over if that's a better route. Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 Scratchplate now ordered from [url="http://www.terrapinguitars.com/"]http://www.terrapinguitars.com/[/url] thanks to a suggestion from Warmoth. Finding one to fit a 5-string Jazz was quite something! Now just on the hunt for a black control plate (and some shiny chrome knobs). Quote
aj5string Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 You think finding one for an American Jazz is hard - try finding one for a Mexican Jazz 5! Quote
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