FenderF Neckplate Chrome

Perfect fit

Just what I needed, nice price (best out there) and fast shipping.

Perfect fit for my Fender bass

I got it to replace the neck plate on my MIM Fender Telecaster because the original one didn't have the "F" on it. Now it does.

Genuine fender parts. Cant complain!

The genuine article! Certified, authentic Fender replacement part. Nice. The caveat. Do you REALLY want to modify your Fender Stratocaster? That is the question you most want to ask yourself. Why? Well, the first thing I noticed upon examining the plastic bag the plate and 'SCREWS' came in was the LENGTH of the "SCREWS."Pretty long I said to myself. I'll just go ahead and use the screws from the plate that was on there to screw this on. D'OH!!! Maybe you noticed on your Tele or Strat that the "LONG SCREWS" go THROUGH THE BODY then into the NECK of the guitar.Really. I did not realize that before asking myself upon examining the task I was not sure whether I would undertake or not once the realization hit me that I'm actually removing a part that holds the neck of the guitar to the body. I do NOT know what I was thinking.Later, since the idea of doing this or NOT was just there bouncing around between my ears not consciously thinking about it really. It was just there. So among that calm subconscious reflection I found myself loosening the strings almost completely so there was no tension on the neck whatsoever.I put down some acoustic tiles on my designated 'work' bench and laid that baby face down; ensuring the 5 way pick-up switch was centered and between two of the tiles. You can probably use soft rags; however you choose to care for your guitar. Judging by the looks of some 60s era Strats for example, that get such high praise for tone, but the body wasn't shown much respect; they're always 9 times out of ten beat to I don't know what, again 'BUT' supposedly still worth thousands. Personally I wouldn't pay $50 bucks for one looking like that... anyway... careful there.Take note of how there might be a slight separation between the neck and body after having so carefully removed those screws. I find it wise to remove the screws by hand with a screwdriver initially rather than using a drill with a Phillips head screw bit so that you can get a feel for the tension of the screw, or the amount of torque you want to apply when putting the screws back in.I had to lift gently on the neck holding it by the headstock to ensure the screws individually at the top especially went STRAIGHT back into the holes from which they came. Long story short, the operation was a success. If you don't consider yourself a 'handy person' that usually doesn't get things right the first time, I don't recommend buying this to swap out for a generic looking one that came on your MIM Strat or Tele. I have a Tele made in Indonesia, but it is one solid piece of wood with no neck plate. I was going to practice on that one til I saw there was no neck plate.So be advised in the event you think it would be cool to replace the existing generic, no-name or initial plate withan 'F' plate because you will actually be taking apart your guitar! Things that came to my mind (LATER) after having received the plate and "before" starting the job was: how would this affect the truss rod? Wow. I'll be removing the screws that hold the neck and body together.You would be wise to ask yourself the same questions. Oh well, in the words of Mr. Floyd (perhaps???), but NOT to Mrs. Floyd whom years later he kept hanging up on in perhaps familiar to you a song, of Young Lust but just the same "Careful with that axe Eugene."

Thinner than original.

Nice neck plate does the job