NancyJohnson Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Does anyone make an off the shelf Precision scratchplate with the D&G element closer to the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I had one made a not too long ago for my p bass by Tim at Gig.ink no frills and does the job. It should be on file as reverse p pick guard if you wanna get in touch with him. If you need more details give me a pm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Gigink are great. I've got a few of their plates for my strat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 The Gigink scratchplates are cheap and very basic. If you're happy with that, then go ahead. No ply, no bevels... just a straight-edged piece of plastic. If you get a design, like pearloid for example, it's clear plastic with the design printed on the back. Probably all right from a distance but too nasty to put on my fave bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Yes, GigInk's plates are "no frills" regarding ply & bevelled edges etc., but what they do offer is a custom plate, any artwork etc., etc. Had a few TRC's & 'plates off them for various RickenFaker's, and would be the first port of call for anything like that. Tim's a sound bloke. He'll email a 'plate template to you in A4 PDF format, print it out at 100%, check your sizes/requirements etc., scan & email it back. A few days later, you'll get a scratchplate back to your design. Edited June 23, 2020 by Skybone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I'm going to be in the market for a 'tweaked' plate soon. I may well end up going with gig.ink but I can't help thinking that I'll kick myself for not going for somewhere with a wider range of material options and a bevelled edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Is gigink the same company as scratch it run by TimAl of this parish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 24/06/2020 at 00:37, Deedee said: I'm going to be in the market for a 'tweaked' plate soon. I may well end up going with gig.ink but I can't help thinking that I'll kick myself for not going for somewhere with a wider range of material options and a bevelled edge. Get a dremel out, router, knife or a sand paper and bevel the edge - or get a sheet and have a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Cutting the outline is pretty easy if you have a jigsaw, however, I always found doing the pickup hole to be fraught with wonky lines if you use a Dremel. A big hole away from the lines to get a jigsaw in, then take your time with a file & sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) On 13/07/2020 at 20:12, Thunderbird said: Is gigink the same company as scratch it run by TimAl of this parish I believe it is the very same fellow. 13 hours ago, Cuzzie said: Get a dremel out, router, knife or a sand paper and bevel the edge - or get a sheet and have a go? No chance. I'm too picky and it would have cost me hundreds of pounds in ruined sheets! 😂 Anyway, I did get a plate from Gig.Ink / Scratch It in the end and I'm very pleased with the result. I'll post some pics in a NBD thread here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/436801-nbd-mike-dirntstatus-content/ Edited July 14, 2020 by Deedee Link added 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I've had a few plates from Tim at scratch it and have always been pleased 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAl Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Aye, it's me fellas - SCRATCH-IT! is the plates 'brand' under the umbrella of GIG.INK just in case it didn't make sense. Indeed, my plates are no frills to some but I've found the straight edge & single ply really makes your chosen image sing & the range of designs is quite literally limitless; plus of course the chaps at Jack's & Sims can offer traditional multi-ply masterpieces so horses for courses . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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