Strat backplate

[oacikgoz]

On or off? I heard “off” enhances 7th order harmonics and lets the guitar breathe more for better tone.

I also heard “off” is a cheaper way to remove excess tummy hair than going to a specialist.

Are these true or petty lies spread by competitors?

 

[Vhalen50]

lol what.

on, harder to change strings and tension on trem
off, easier to change strings and tension on trem
on but with larger cutouts for adjustments, best.

 

[Budda]

Leave mine off nowadays. 0 perceptible tonal difference.

 

[Dave Merrill]

My ej didn't come with one.

 

[JasonB5232]

Take it off as soon as it comes out of the box and leave it off. 7th order harmonics, no idea. I don't see it serving a purpose, no one sees that part of the guitar and more often than not a hinderance to me changing strings.

 

[skolacki]

The Silver Sky’s have no back plate. I always take them off and wish they weren’t drilled for screws.

 

[oacikgoz]

Take it off as soon as it comes out of the box and leave it off. 7th order harmonics, no idea. I don't see it serving a purpose, no one sees that part of the guitar and more often than not a hinderance to me changing strings.

Guys, my comments on harmonics etc were meant as a joke. Didn’t think you would take it seriously

 

[Budda]

Guys, my comments on harmonics etc were meant as a joke. Didn’t think you would take it seriously

The internt is serious business!

 

[secondwindow]

I take off the backplate just long enough to do the setup. Then, never get around to re-installing it.

 

[Stratman68]

I have never, ever left the backplate on-Right or wrong I like it that way

 

[secondwindow]

The next time someone posts about something not sounding "right" with their AXE, I'll be tempted to ask ...

Is your guitar's backplate on or off?

 

[oacikgoz]

The next time someone posts about something not sounding "right" with their AXE, I'll be tempted to ask ...

Is your guitar's backplate on or off?

my first question would be, are you sure Axe FX is plugged in?

 

[Anthony76]

Guys, my comments on harmonics etc were meant as a joke. Didn’t think you would take it seriously

I got it, found it hilarious hahaha, gave me a good chuckle while I am on break.

 

[Mike Hagger]

Always off.

I actually believe that it does influence the tone/playing experience.

 

[Andy Eagle]

Usually off but not always. On a vintage Strat it does sound slightly different acoustically that can translate with the right amp .

 

[Sixstring]

I also heard “off” is a cheaper way to remove excess tummy hair than going to a specialist.

Dude that sounds painful could you imagine going for a dive bomb relax and move your guitar and riiiip out a bunch of hair...

 

[oacikgoz]

Dude that sounds painful could you imagine going for a dive bomb relax and move your guitar and riiiip out a bunch of hair...

uhmm maybe wear a tshirt?

 

[Sixstring]

uhmm maybe wear a tshirt?

Of course but still just the thought of doing that, ouch!

 

[ruso]

I leave my backplate on because it keeps the weed that I put in it from falling out.

 

[marsonic]

I actually had to check - mine does not have a backplate. If it came with one, it's in my spare parts bin.