82cabby Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim37 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyonsdream Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 ugh, do a rear cavity and s-can the control plate... with that inlay and the quilt, the control plate is too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82cabby Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 So.... one for, one against and one abstains? A three way tie..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 3 IMO. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workingman Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 How about making a control plate from the same wood as the leaves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82cabby Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workingman Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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