Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 3/5
Decent but pots feel cheap
The plate itself is fine, but the potentiometers feel a bit stiff out of the box. They might loosen up with use, but for the price, it's an acceptable trade-off.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Electronic Components Market / Other Components |
| Origin | - |
| Material | Cold-rolled steel plate with copper wiring |
| Compatibility | JB Bass style electric bass guitars |
| Control Configuration | 1 Volume, 1 Tone potentiometer layout |
| Plate Dimensions | Approx. 85mm x 45mm |
| Finish | Chrome plated |
| Wiring Type | Pre-soldered control circuit |
| Potentiometer Size | Standard 24mm split shaft |
| Output Jack | Included mono jack socket |
| Installation Difficulty | Intermediate (soldering required) |
| Package Contents | 1x Control plate, 1x Wiring harness, mounting screws |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 3/5
Decent but pots feel cheap
The plate itself is fine, but the potentiometers feel a bit stiff out of the box. They might loosen up with use, but for the price, it's an acceptable trade-off.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent upgrade component
Replaced my old scratchy pots with this unit. The tone is clear, and the volume taper is smooth. Highly recommend for anyone doing a budget-friendly upgrade.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good quality, minor adjustment needed
The metal plate is sturdy and the chrome finish looks great. I had to slightly bend the tabs to get it to sit flush in my specific body, but otherwise, it works well.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid value for money
Does exactly what it says. No frills, just a functional control plate with decent wiring. The instructions could be better, but if you know how to solder, you're good.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Saved my repair job
My original control plate was corroded beyond repair. This was a direct drop-in replacement that got my bass back on stage within an hour. Very happy.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect fit for my project bass
This plate fit perfectly into the cavity of my JB-style build. The pre-wired setup saved me a ton of time, and the solder joints look clean and professional.
Q: Can I swap the pots for higher quality ones later?
A: Absolutely. The plate uses standard mounting holes, so you can easily unsolder the existing pots and replace them with premium components if you wish.
Q: Does this come with potentiometers installed?
A: Yes, the control plate comes with both volume and tone potentiometers pre-installed and wired.
Q: Is the ground wire long enough to reach the bridge?
A: The ground lead is approximately 6 inches long, which is sufficient for most standard bass bodies to reach the bridge grounding point.
Q: What is the resistance value of the pots?
A: The standard configuration includes 250k ohm pots, which are typical for passive bass pickups.
Q: Will this fit a standard Fender Jazz Bass body?
A: It is designed for JB-style basses. While it fits most standard Jazz Bass replicas, we recommend checking your control cavity dimensions before purchasing as some vintage specs vary slightly.