Neck Joint Plates | Electric guitar manufacturing, durability | Material: Steel (Advanced ▲) / Plastic (Base) vs Aluminum (Industry Standard ASTM F131) Weight: 120g (Base) ▲150g (Advanced) vs 180g Industry Standard | Advanced: 30% higher tensile strength (ASTM E8) Base: 40% lighter | Advanced: 2× cost Base: May degrade in humid conditions (ASTM D543) |
Bridge Plates | Secure strings, tuning stability | Material: Steel (Advanced ▲) / Plastic (Base) vs Brass (Industry Standard ASTM B124) Noise Reduction: 43 dBA (Advanced) vs 50 dBA (Base) vs 55 dBA Industry Standard | Advanced: 30% quieter (quieter than a refrigerator hum) Base: 25% cheaper | Advanced: 20% heavier Base: May warp over time (ISO 527-2) |
Tuning Machine Plates | Precise tuning adjustments | Material: Steel Alloy (Advanced ▲) / Plastic (Base) vs Zinc (Industry Standard ASTM B20) Gear Ratio: 14:1 (Advanced) ▲12:1 (Base) vs 10:1 Industry Standard | Advanced: 20% smoother tuning Base: 30% lighter | Advanced: 50% costlier Base: May slip under heavy use (ASTM F40) |
Pickguard Materials | Protect guitar body, aesthetic appeal | Material: Carbon Fiber (Advanced ▲) / ABS Plastic (Base) vs PVC (Industry Standard ASTM D1204) Scratch Resistance: 8/10 (Advanced) vs 6/10 (Base) vs 5/10 Industry Standard | Advanced: Resists 90% more scratches Base: 25% cheaper | Advanced: Harder to customize Base: Yellows over time (ISO 105-F02) |
Strap Button Plates | Secure straps, withstand impacts | Material: Stainless Steel (Advanced ▲) / Zinc Alloy (Base) vs Brass (Industry Standard ASTM B124) Tensile Strength: 500 MPa (Advanced) ▲400 MPa (Base) vs 350 MPa Industry Standard | Advanced: Withstands 45% more force Base: 30% lighter | Advanced: Doubles weight Base: May corrode in humid climates (ASTM B117) |
Body Reinforcement Plates | Structural integrity, reduce warping | Material: Aluminum Composite (Advanced ▲) / Fiberglass (Base) vs Plywood (Industry Standard ASTM D1037) Rigidity: 85% (Advanced) ▲75% (Base) vs 60% Industry Standard | Advanced: Reduces warping by 50% Base: 20% cheaper | Advanced: Adds 15% weight Base: May delaminate over time (ASTM D3476) |