5er stingray question

[Gingerfish]

is it possible to get the plates (oval pick guard and chrome control plate) for a four string stingray and fit them onto a five string stingray? i really like the look of the four string but need a B string so i was wondering if it is possible or is the wiring underneath it open kinda like a jazz. thanks for any feedback
Jon

 

[HeavyDuty]

I haven't pulled my PG yet, but I'm pretty sure there's a swimming pool under there.

If you must have a SR5 with SR4 cosmetics, what about a SUB?

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[tplyons]

The closest you're gonna get to a 5er with an egg guard is the SUB. IIRC there's at least a wire route between the pickup and the controls.

 

[bovinehost]

is it possible to get the plates (oval pick guard and chrome control plate) for a four string stingray and fit them onto a five string stingray?

The simple answer is "no". But what those guys said about the SUB is true.

BUT! Remember - the SUB 5 pickguard is a unique monster.

 

[Gingerfish]

Is there anyone who would be able to either post me or email me a pic of their sr5 without pickguard so i can see what i am dealing with please. thanks.
Jon

 

[Larzon]

I removed the PG on my SR5 when I had the Bass. (13 years ago)
Here's a picture.

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[Gingerfish]

so there is no open route, so i could get a custom gaurd and control plate and it would work?

or

have you got yours refinnished and it filled over? (i doubt this as you have screw holes still but yeah)

 

[Larzon]

have you got yours refinnished and it filled over? (i doubt this as you have screw holes still but yeah)

No, I just removed it, and saved a little piece for the knobs.

 

[Larzon]

so i could get a custom gaurd and control plate and it would work?

Yes, thats what I think is possible.

 

[Ben Clarke]

My '01 is routed from the top, IIRC.. Check over at the Ernie Ball forums. Have your serial number. Some employees post regularly and should be able to tell you.

Or just pop the PG and look!

 

[bovinehost]

All the SR5s are top routed.