Reverend Dub King

[Basvarken]

That big square plate for the jack input looks silly and unneccessary on the top side of the body.

[Granny Gremlin]

It would keep the wood around the jack from cracking if yer cord gets yanked (e.g. the downfall of many a Triumph control plate).

[Basvarken]

That only happens if you don't secure the cord behind the strap (which I find rather stupid  )

[Granny Gremlin]

That's like a condom.  Not 100% effective, but definitely good practice.

[slinkp]

He (Watt) has done jacks mounted like that before on other basses...

[Basvarken]

Ah I understand. So it's a reference to a cover-up of a damage that already happened. Not to prevent it.
Do you also get stickers along with the bass to cover up scratches and dents?

[slinkp]

Yeah it needs more empty routes and holes