Bradmeister Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi, Folks, My plastic R8 jack plate is busted, and I'm looking at an All Parts metal replacement. However, the screw holes on it look a little large for the LP's screws. It does come with replacement screws, but I remember the strange things that had to be done to get a straplock on the R8. So, anyone have experience with these? Are the replacement screws okay, or should I use the original ones if I can? Thanks, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveAces Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 If the hole pattern is an identical match, I say use the larger screws. What's the worse case senario? You might want to put the original screws back in for originality? If you were really concerned about origionality, I'd be safe to assume you would have replaced the jack plate with an original Gibson replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 This will be an exact fit. Just use your original screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 That's a standard mod for my guitars. Do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 And me (after the strap-loks). But I tend to replace the steel with the plastic. Cream plastic just looks better than steel to me. I only record and jam these daze,so have no need to worry about breakages etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Cream plastic looks okay. Broken cream plastic looks like sh!t. I replaced several out of necessity, then finally on principle. After awhile, I don't even notice the metal ones anymore. Then I don't even think about 'em because they work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Epis come with metal jack plates. Buy one from them, or buy an epi and swap the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Original 58s were plastic. I've left the plastic on my R8, but I think about it everytime I look at the metal one on my "cheapo" 79 The Paul (that I wouldn't sell for any price). 'Course the 79 has an ebony fretboard and plays & sounds like a million bucks. Go figure, I guess, huh. I think I'd go with the original screws on the R8. Lots of ways to secure a strap too without a big deal you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradmeister Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 The metal jackplate wasn't a perfect fit, but worked okay with the original screws. Now I have a little noise when I touch the strings. Any suggestions? -Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 That's a standard mod for my guitars. Do it. what? plastic to metal? I wanted to change my chrome jack plate to creme plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Go back to plastic. Mountain out of mole-hill shaping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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