Indecision On Control Layout

[82cabby]

Hi all-

I am working on a tele style build and I have gotten to the point where I have to make a decision on the control layout on the body... namely do I want to use the traditional chrome mounting plate or mount the controls through the body. I am frozen by indecision. On the plus side, the chrome plate gives it a traditional tele look and is easier. On the negative side, what's the point of having a figured maple cap if you cover a bunch of it up with a control plate???

So what do you think? A or B

A:

B:

Variation on B:

Any thoughts?

[Tim37]

You could do a traditional lay out then just lay the plate over when your done that way you don't have to make the final decision yet.

[zyonsdream]

ugh, do a rear cavity and s-can the control plate... with that inlay and the quilt, the control plate is too much

[ihocky2]

I am normall very anti-control plate, but this one to my eye looks better with the control plate. I know it is covering up a good bit of the nice figuring, but some reason it just catches my eye better. If you decide against the control plate I would go with the variation on B. I like the offset look better without the plate.

[82cabby]

So.... one for, one against and one abstains? A three way tie.....

[verhoevenc]

3 IMO.

Chris

[westhemann]

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[Workingman]

How about making a control plate from the same wood as the leaves?

[82cabby]

How about making a control plate from the same wood as the leaves?

That's a good idea.

It's a moot question now 'cause I asked the wife and she said #3. Happy wife = happy life so number three it is!

[Workingman]

How about making a control plate from the same wood as the leaves?

That's a good idea.

It's a moot question now 'cause I asked the wife and she said #3. Happy wife = happy life so number three it is!

Smart Man.