EBS_freak Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 So... in a bid to build an authentic "Hitmaker" strat, I've started drawing up the plans to get some brass machined into a strat shaped scratchplate with the view of then enlisting some help from a chromeplating friend of mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Lot's of polishing ahead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I have a mirror-like scratchplate on a P bass - spend most of my life polishing out finger marks. If you find a mucky screen on your phone annoying you're going to be in trouble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Chroming in progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Just on way back home. Pics to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Looking forward to seeing the results. Would there be any kind of...I dunno...lacquer or somesuch you could coat the 'plate with to make it less prone grime retention ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EBS_freak Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1483034206' post='3204338'] Looking forward to seeing the results. Would there be any kind of...I dunno...lacquer or somesuch you could coat the 'plate with to make it less prone grime retention ? [/quote] The chrome is really shiny and wouldn't need a coat as it's perfectly smooth - like glass - there's nothing for the grime to get caught on. It's REALLY difficult to photograph but here's an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1482958626' post='3203794'] I have a mirror-like scratchplate on a P bass - spend most of my life polishing out finger marks. If you find a mucky screen on your phone annoying you're going to be in trouble... [/quote] I had a piano black BBNE2. There's nothing worse than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1483036873' post='3204372'] The chrome is really shiny and wouldn't need a coat as it's perfectly smooth - like glass - there's nothing for the grime to get caught on. It's REALLY difficult to photograph but here's an idea. [/quote] Wow. That's pretty bloody impressive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Love it! Looking forward to seeing the finished guitar mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 So now we all know where to come for chrome P scratchplates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1483178668' post='3205180'] So now we all know where to come for chrome P scratchplates... [/quote] Is there that much of a demand for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 well one person was looking for one recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedaymonk Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I really want to know more details about this: How was it cut? How much do you have to allow for the thickness of the chrome plating around the holes? Did you have to fettle it before plating? How much does all this cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I like it! Shiny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) [quote name='threedaymonk' timestamp='1483278930' post='3205838'] I really want to know more details about this: How was it cut? How much do you have to allow for the thickness of the chrome plating around the holes? Did you have to fettle it before plating? How much does all this cost? [/quote] I can't give all my secrets away - especially as the guy I'm doing this with has suggested that we could start something up if there is demand. I'm not sure if there is or not at the moment. What I can say, is that the spec is EXACTLY the same is Nile's - in terms of thickness and materials. What I will say though is that the design was drawn up and computer cut to be absolutely accurate (yes the holes match up to the Fender plates exactly - so virtually no fettling after the cutting process (just a bit of smoothing pre chrome) It's chrome - so it's pretty expensive... but if these were to be marketed, they'd cost just over a hundred quid based on some rough calculations. Edited August 14, 2017 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) I never posted the complete thing... here it is... This has been on for a while though - and hasn't been cleaned for a while... so the mirror effect isn't as pronounced as it could be! Edited August 18, 2017 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 It looks lovely How much does it weigh? Would it help with neck dive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1502952833' post='3354548'] It looks lovely How much does it weigh? Would it help with neck dive? [/quote] I've never weighed it - but its certainly not heavy enough to make an impact on neck dive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Nile-tastic! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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