What is a base plate???

[pisces7378]

Could someone who knows A LOT about Fender Stratocaster electronics go to this link...
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/store/product3.asp?SID=5&Product_ID=527

Then scroll to the bottom and tell me what all of these options mean?

I am trying to get some custome made pickups installed into my Fender Strat. They are asking me if I want a Baseplate. Do I want Plender Options, Pot types, Compasitor values, Orange Drops etc... Shielding ground wire, volume kits, Shield plate, blah blah blah..

What is all that?

I just want a deep warm bluesy Strat sound. So I chose their Franlin "Blues Special Set" . Other than that I am clueless.

HELP!

 

[Farview]

The site does a very good job of explaining everything. Go back and read it. They are all just different wiring options and component values. If you are going to change your guitar, you may as well know why.

 

[Fuzznut]

When I bought my Fralin Woodstock '69s (they don't make them anymore! ) I installed the pups myself. The pickups are reversed wired so I got a base plate which is supposed to ad more bass or something. Works great for me!

Just say to them that you want the whole thing as stock as possible and just the normal stuff. Farview is right, go back and read it so you know what they mean. Hope this helps!

btw, the Blues Specials are most excellent choice!


Fuzz