USA SL1 Back plates

[Zedder]

This is an original Jackson spare part, but I´m not sure if it fits older Made in USA Jackson:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jackson-USA-Anodized-Aluminum-Tremolo-Cavity-Cover-Plate-86mm-W-x-139mm-L-New/608510754

I know that it does not fit old MIJ Professional Pros, it must be modified for that purpose.

[john.w.lawson]

First I would like to say, I tipping the bottle But I have three trem covers in front of me and they don't feel like steal would? Mine feel like brushed aluminum, I could be wrong they are from different years, starting at 86 and going 96
Any who, sorry was drinking

[john.w.lawson]

metal are stock. GC is wrong.

I'm sorry I'd been drinking, All mine seem to be as I said, what do I know though, not trying to hurt your feelings. Rock on

[DyersEve]

The plate I have measures 86.4mm wide. The cavity measures 85.9mm.

Sanding down the plate will f up the screw holes. No way is the cavity going to be touched.

My tech showed me this: If you take a ruler across the back of the body there is a slight bow. (Very shallow smiley face).

Could the body have "warped" causing the plate to no longer fit?

[pianoguyy]

Sanding down the plate will f up the screw holes.

not if you do it right.
I just got done telling you I did it.

The plate I have measures 86.4mm wide. The cavity measures 85.9mm.

in theory, you need 0.25mm off of each side.

Could the body have "warped" causing the plate to no longer fit?

swelling, due to humidity levels - totally possible.

[DyersEve]

My guitar is back in my hands after my tech worked on the back trem plate. He did a good job. 20211120_162135.jpg

[DyersEve]

She looks good from the front as well. 20211103_220039.jpg 20211103_220105.jpg 20211103_220119.jpg

[DyersEve]

This used SL1 came with a push/pull pot tone control wired to the bridge p/u to make it a single coil. I think it's a JB. I really like this!