franzbassist Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) The original scracthplate on my 1970 fretless P is shriking quite badly. I had to take it off last night to change the settings on the P retro installed in the bass and it was a real b*gger getting it over the pickups, plus the mounting screws are all getting pulled out of line. My inclination is to get a new one and just store the original in such a way that it minimises shrinkage. Any suggestions on that? Will a standard Fender replacement fit, or should I get one custom made so it can be aged to match the condition of the bass? Any advice much appreciated! Cheers Gareth Edited January 12, 2012 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Contact 'The Bass Doctor' he has some lovely tort guards (look vintage colour not like the horrible salami coloured ones). He has all the appropriate templates so no need to worry about fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1326388714' post='1496620'] Contact 'The Bass Doctor' he has some lovely tort guards (look vintage colour not like the horrible salami coloured ones). He has all the appropriate templates so no need to worry about fit! [/quote] Ah yes, I forgot about Howard! Have fired off a PM to him. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 If Bass Doc can't help try here :http://www.guitarselectric.co.uk/USAMex_JAZZ_BASS_SCRATCH_PLATE_in_4_Colours/p207303_3419136.aspx They'll send you a paper template to try before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I was at Howard's last week. he showed me the tortoise shell. Not a photographed pattern. Bloody good quality stuff. Trust Howard - a really nice guy and always ready to go the extra mile to assist a fellow bassist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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