Hiya SS,
Sorry mate looks like the P bass I was after will be traded tomorrow so I'm afraid this won't be available. My Bad didn't get around to pulling this thread. I've come to the conclusion that I'm destined to stay with this bass for a while longer, in fact I've just emailed strings and things for a replacement 5 ply vintage pick guard so that I can get the old one off and get it buffed up.
Thanks for all those that expressed an interest, at some point I'll be looking for my 50th birthday bass that will be a vintage of some description or other, this will then be put to good use to help fund it!