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WBC · February 17th, 2009, 07:27 AM

Howdy all,

I'm going to be putting together a modified partscaster and I'd like to know the location of the traditional control plate. I'll probably want to move it around a bit.

Specifically: what is the distance between the top edge of the plate and the lower edge of a vintage style bridge?

Also what is the horizontal distance from the 21st fret to the nearest end of the control plate?

If anyone could provide ballpark measurements I'd sure appreciate it.

Thanks,
WBC

BAW4742 · February 17th, 2009, 07:40 AM

Put the pickguard on first on then slide the control plate up into the notch. Then you can measure a couple of spots from the bridge to the edge of the control plate to get it straight.

If you're not using a pickguard you can search here for Tele drawings by Terry Downs and others here. What you're looking for may be in one of those drawings.

WBC · February 17th, 2009, 08:08 AM

I don't have the parts yet, I want to determine where I want the control plate rout on a custom set up from USAG.
I have Terry's excellent drawing but it doesn't reference the two dimensions I need.

BAW4742 · February 17th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Sorry, misunderstood your original question. I thought you were assembling the guitar.

There are a few more drawings around here. Have you tried searching for drawings to see if you get any usable results?

BAW4742 · February 17th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Post a picture or a drawing as to what measurement you are looking for and I'll give you measurements from a couple of my Teles.

February 17th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
WBC TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sevilla, Spain Posts: 26	Control Plate Location Howdy all, I'm going to be putting together a modified partscaster and I'd like to know the location of the traditional control plate. I'll probably want to move it around a bit. Specifically: what is the distance between the top edge of the plate and the lower edge of a vintage style bridge? Also what is the horizontal distance from the 21st fret to the nearest end of the control plate? If anyone could provide ballpark measurements I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks, WBC

February 17th, 2009, 07:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
BAW4742 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Age: 52 Posts: 1,228 4 Photos	Put the pickguard on first on then slide the control plate up into the notch. Then you can measure a couple of spots from the bridge to the edge of the control plate to get it straight. If you're not using a pickguard you can search here for Tele drawings by Terry Downs and others here. What you're looking for may be in one of those drawings.

February 17th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
WBC TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sevilla, Spain Posts: 26	I don't have the parts yet, I want to determine where I want the control plate rout on a custom set up from USAG. I have Terry's excellent drawing but it doesn't reference the two dimensions I need.

February 17th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
BAW4742 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Age: 52 Posts: 1,228 4 Photos	Sorry, misunderstood your original question. I thought you were assembling the guitar. There are a few more drawings around here. Have you tried searching for drawings to see if you get any usable results?

February 17th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
BAW4742 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Age: 52 Posts: 1,228 4 Photos	Post a picture or a drawing as to what measurement you are looking for and I'll give you measurements from a couple of my Teles.

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