Custom Gold Anodised Pickguard - Where From? NOW SORTED.

[xilddx]

I'd like one for my 83 Jazz, but it's an all in one PG. I just got quoted £170 from Sims as they are tricky to make apparently.

Where can I get one at a reasonable price? Anyone here had one made?

Cheers!
Nx

Edited June 18, 2013 by xilddx

[Lozz196]

Here you be Nige, £26:

http://www.guitarpartsworldwide.com/FENDER+USA+JAZZ+BASS+PICKGUARD+4%2B5+STRING+%28More+Options%29+PU16TXpBRE14b0RkalZIWnZKSGM

[xilddx]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1371217332' post='2111323']
Here you be Nige, £26:

[url="http://www.guitarpartsworldwide.com/FENDER+USA+JAZZ+BASS+PICKGUARD+4%2B5+STRING+%28More+Options%29+PU16TXpBRE14b0RkalZIWnZKSGM"]http://www.guitarpar...b0RkalZIWnZKSGM[/url]
[/quote]

Thanks very much mate, but that's a normal Jazz PG, I need the one piece PG with the controls mounted on it. Can't find one anywhere!

Like this ..

Edited June 14, 2013 by xilddx

[paul h]

Can't help you I'm afraid but I hope you find one because that would look stunning!

[xilddx]

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1371217864' post='2111335']
Can't help you I'm afraid but I hope you find one because that would look stunning!


[/quote]

Thanks Paul. I know The ivory pup covers and knobs on gold, with the black and maple is making me salivate, I might get one for my matching Strat too!

[paul h]

DO IT. At least the strat one should be easier to find

[xilddx]

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1371218520' post='2111348']
DO IT. At least the strat one should be easier to find
[/quote]

Indeed! [url="http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/pickguards_genuinefenderstdstrat.htm"]http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/pickguards_genuinefenderstdstrat.htm[/url]

[chaypup]

These guys do them to your spec for €48 [url="http://www.bass-parts.com/epages/61038859.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61038859/Products/Pickguard-Sondermass"]http://www.bass-parts.com/epages/61038859.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61038859/Products/Pickguard-Sondermass[/url]

[paul h]

Excellent!

I've ordered from basspartsresource a couple of times. Pretty painless and quick if I recall correctly

[gary mac]

What about the Bass Doc Nige?

[xilddx]

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1371218648' post='2111352']
These guys do them to your spec for €48 [url="http://www.bass-parts.com/epages/61038859.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61038859/Products/Pickguard-Sondermass"]http://www.bass-part...uard-Sondermass[/url]
[/quote]

Wickid! Thank you! I have emailed them.

Sims have got me a little worried though, they told me the process and why it costs so much, so I hope it's not going to end up being a nightmare.

[i]"We have to scan, create plot lines, cut out, sand, pollish, acid etch & then post out for anodising, pay for post out & return from the anodising company. It takse arround 3 to 4 weeks to complete. [/i][i]We certainly don't go booking our hollidays in the bahamas on the back of getting an anodised pickguard order that's for sure but that's what it takes to make a one off that is of good quality."[/i]

[xilddx]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1371219100' post='2111361']
What about the Bass Doc Nige?
[/quote]

Yeah, Bass Doc and Shuker are on my list to contact now. Jon made me a brilliant mirror PG for my home build, but again, it's quite expensive as he had to make a template.

Thanks G.

[KiOgon]

Strangely - they do turn up from time to time in Uncle Horrid's garage I just recently scored a Jazz gold anodised plate from him - rare as a rare thing with bells & knobs on Mines going on an faded Olympic White, rosewood board fretless.

You never know he might have a Jazz 'onesie' plate somewhere

Best of luck.

[xilddx]

Just ordered the Strat PG. Genuine Fender aluminium gold anodised. £27 on ebay including delivery from the States

The bass is going to have to be custom made.

[xilddx]

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1371223250' post='2111421']
Strangely - they do turn up from time to time in Uncle Horrid's garage I just recently scored a Jazz gold anodised plate from him - rare as a rare thing with bells & knobs on Mines going on an faded Olympic White, rosewood board fretless.

You never know he might have a Jazz 'onesie' plate somewhere

Best of luck.
[/quote]

Is that unclehorrid.co.uk?

Congratulations of scoring one, need pics please!

[KiOgon]

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1371223452' post='2111426']
Is that unclehorrid.co.uk?

Congratulations of scoring one, need pics please!
[/quote]
All in good time still working on it

[xilddx]

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1371218648' post='2111352']
These guys do them to your spec for €48 [url="http://www.bass-parts.com/epages/61038859.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61038859/Products/Pickguard-Sondermass"]http://www.bass-part...uard-Sondermass[/url]
[/quote]

"Hello,

no,sorry, we cannot do metal custom pickguards

kind regards

Ruediger"

[xilddx]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1371219100' post='2111361']
What about the Bass Doc Nige?
[/quote]
No dice there either

[xilddx]

Looks like I will be going with an option Sims suggested ..

"We can do a brushed gold with black plasic backing for £50.00 + £4.50 P&P in the UK. The top layer feels like metal but the backing is black plastic"

[karlfer]

I made a mirror plate from the original white one, covered with what is basically sticky back plastic. A Stanley knife and 15 minutes and I was done. Can't find a "flat" gold sticky back plastic though!. When I sold the bass, I took the mirror effect sticky back plastic off. No residue, good as new. [url="http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=d-c-fix%20sticky%20back%20plastic%20gold&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&ved=0CFgQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.choiceful.com%2FD-C-Fix-Metallic-Glitter-Gold-Sticky-Back-Plastic-Self-Adhesive-Vinyl-Film---45cm-x-15M-D-C-Fix-F3420006%2Fcategories%2Fproductdetail%2F63710&ei=blDAUeakNO-b1AW-LQ&usg=AFQjCNE9ipPlLQD51GI0Dy8x2jDJxAFwyQ&bvm=bv.47883778,d.d2k"]http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=d-c-fix%20sticky%20back%20plastic%20gold&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&ved=0CFgQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.choiceful.com%2FD-C-Fix-Metallic-Glitter-Gold-Sticky-Back-Plastic-Self-Adhesive-Vinyl-Film---45cm-x-15M-D-C-Fix-F3420006%2Fcategories%2Fproductdetail%2F63710&ei=blDAUeakNO-b1AW-LQ&usg=AFQjCNE9ipPlLQD51GI0Dy8x2jDJxAFwyQ&bvm=bv.47883778,d.d2k[/url]

[KiOgon]

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1371554956' post='2115357']
Looks like I will be going with an option Sims suggested ..

"We can do a brushed gold with black plasic backing for £50.00 + £4.50 P&P in the UK. The top layer feels like metal but the backing is black plastic"
[/quote]
That sounds like the material Howard offered me at first when I enquired about a gold plate, have you asked him about that option? He might save you a bit on £54.50 Sims prices

[xilddx]

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1371558707' post='2115455']
That sounds like the material Howard offered me at first when I enquired about a gold plate, have you asked him about that option? He might save you a bit on £54.50 Sims prices
[/quote]

No, Howard gave me another option but would rather go with the brushed gold metal-topped black backing mate. Thanks though. I don't think 54 quid's too bad tbh. The blank costs £30.

[The Bass Doc]

I have an 83 plate which I offered to have sprayed gold but I can also do the 'gold backed by black plastic' option. Forgot to mention that to Nigel.

PM for a competitive quote if required

[xilddx]

[quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1371559502' post='2115476']
I have an 83 plate which I offered to have sprayed gold but I can also do the 'gold backed by black plastic' option. Forgot to mention that to Nigel.

PM for a competitive quote if required
[/quote]

Ahh! There we are then! Please PM me a quote Howard, thanks!

[chaypup]

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1371554763' post='2115352']
"Hello,

no,sorry, we cannot do metal custom pickguards

kind regards

Ruediger"
[/quote]

That's a shame! Can they do them in any colour you want as long as it's white?