Jbass pickguard question

[The Editor]

I just started my first build and had a question, has anyone been able to have a jbass with rear routing and still be able to have a normal pickguard and control plate? Can you get the controls to line up with the hole in the rear routing space? If you drill the hole will it work?

 

[SkuttleFunk]

for those cases where I have a client who wants a rear routed cavity (for things like a pre-amp of some sort) but who also wants a traditional front control plate ...

I first route the top loaded control cavity to a depth of 3/4", and then route the rear control cavity as normal. with this combination you can utilize a standard J-bass control cover without needing to special order knobs with shafts nearly 1" long

ymmv, of course

all the best,

R

 

[Wyliee]

Skuttle's answer is spot on.  You can combine a top and rear rout option.  This gives you the most flexibility in lining up the control holes and eliminates the need for extra long pots.

 

[The Editor]

Cool, thanks. Thats what I'm going to do.