UPDATES: Custom scratchplate for 35" P Bass

[glassmoon]

Hi all

Anyone know of anyone in the UK who makes scratchplates?  I have just bought a Lakland P - and I want to replace the white plate with a tortoise one but because it's a 35" scale, the stuff off Amazon won't fit.
The pickup is further from the edge ... 

Anyone here know where I can get this done and not be held to a King's ransom?

Many thanks in advance
Julian

Edited December 14, 2020 by glassmoon

[glassmoon]

Anyone at all? 

Also, how would one cut out a "blank"? A craft knife? 

[AndyTravis]

There’s a thread somewhere about a guy on eBay who does good pickguards using your original as a template.

I’ll see if I can find it for you.

[glassmoon]

Many, many thanks @AndyTravis

That is very kind of you mate

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

Give Tim a shout and see if he’s taking orders again yet....

https://www.originalscratchplates.com

 

[glassmoon]

Huge thanks @hiram.k.hackenbacker. Brilliant 

[AndyTravis]

Tim is a lovely bloke. He makes great stuff (he’s done about 10 for me)

this chap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/earlpilanz?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754

seems very well thought of too.

[glassmoon]

27 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Tim is a lovely bloke. He makes great stuff (he’s done about 10 for me)

this chap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/earlpilanz?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754

seems very well thought of too.

Many, many thanks!!!

[kodiakblair]

2 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

this chap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/earlpilanz?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754

seems very well thought of too.

Brian gets the nod from me every time.

 

Peavey T-40 plates, Hondo II faker, 51 P-bass, Modern Player Telecaster bass. All have been spot on and delivered within a week 👍

[glassmoon]

I have messaged Brian. Let's see

BTW, opinions welcome... For a tobacco sunburst, black or tortoise?

[Paul S]

Black. 

Another vote for Brian.  TBF to Tim, the Scratchit plates are something different.  AFAIAA they are all 1 ply clear with printing behind, even if the printing is coloured.  As opposed to the usual plastic 3 ply or whatever.

[glassmoon]

I'm just keen on making the bass the mostly I can.

Even considering repainting it white, installing black hardware and a black plate  hahahahaha 

[glassmoon]

So, further on the line... 

I took the plate off to see what was underneath and BOOM!... I have found what I think I really like.

Just a metal plate a la Musicman Stingray for the 3 knobs (the jack is side mounted).
I've included two pics - 1 is the kind of plate I am looking at (Which is nearly 80 quid, so that ain't happening) and the other is my plate with a rough masking tape "design" to outline what I could use... 

It doesn't have to be metal, but metal would give it almost a Jacoesque J-bass vibe I'd think... and I think personally it would look pretty cool.
Also included a pic of the bass sans cover for your input, ideas, thoughts and "hey, what the hell are you doing to that bass fool???" comments hahahaha

Again, as always - my thanks in advance
Julian

[kodiakblair]

3 hours ago, glassmoon said:

It doesn't have to be metal, but metal would give it almost a Jacoesque J-bass vibe I'd think... and I think personally it would look pretty cool.

How long is the control plate ?

Our man Brian does a silver mirror plate 👍

[glassmoon]

46 minutes ago, kodiakblair said:

How long is the control plate ?

Our man Brian does a silver mirror plate 👍

I'm guessing roughly 15cm by 10cm (if just a raw block). 

Looking forward to hearing from Brian. Seems like a capital chap. 

Calling Brian! Calling Brian! 😂

A mirror pice might be a nice idea. It's frustrating that the MM control plates I've thus far found, are 4 hole. Sigh

[glassmoon]

Does anyone know Brian's email address?

[yorks5stringer]

He's 'earlpilanz' on eBay : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e12050.m44.l1181/7?euid=431ed9eb0a304466afffed55204334fb&bu=43124886098&segname=12050&crd=20200601042139&osub=-1~1&ch=osgood&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fmyworld.ebay.co.uk%2Fearlpilanz&sojTags=bu=bu,ch=ch,segname=segname,crd=crd,url=loc,osub=osub

[kodiakblair]

1 hour ago, glassmoon said:

Does anyone know Brian's email address?

I'll pm you with it later this afternoon.

[glassmoon]

@kodiakblair, you sir, are a gent!

[glassmoon]

 

1 hour ago, yorks5stringer said:

He's 'earlpilanz' on eBay : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e12050.m44.l1181/7?euid=431ed9eb0a304466afffed55204334fb&bu=43124886098&segname=12050&crd=20200601042139&osub=-1~1&ch=osgood&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fmyworld.ebay.co.uk%2Fearlpilanz&sojTags=bu=bu,ch=ch,segname=segname,crd=crd,url=loc,osub=osub

Ah - the same place I went... OK, then perhaps he will email me back still  

[dave_bass5]

On 13/12/2020 at 11:45, glassmoon said:

Anyone at all? 

Also, how would one cut out a "blank"? A craft knife? 

I had a PG made for my old Lakland  DJ5 when i turned it in to a PJ. I got the blank plate made by Simms, i sent them the original for them to scan, but it was the Bass Gallery that did the pup cutout as they were doing the mod.

[glassmoon]

1 hour ago, dave_bass5 said:

I had a PG made for my old Lakland  DJ5 when i turned it in to a PJ. I got the blank plate made by Simms, i sent them the original for them to scan, but it was the Bass Gallery that did the pup cutout as they were doing the mod.

Ah. That's a good idea to ask them. I have several options now. You guys are a good lot. Now... Decisions... Black or tortoise. I'm undecided 

[yorks5stringer]

The scratchplates shown below were all cut on a bandsaw, then stuck to a wooden copy and routed on a router. However the sheets cost around £10 and if you have the patience you can do it with hand tools like a coping saw, files and some abrasive paper.

[glassmoon]

Woah!!!!!!!!!  Damn is that is not just super cool - that tortoise is the finish.  That's the one!!!
You've got me thinking perhaps DIY is the way to go. Especially as I don't have access to a router hahahaha

[yorks5stringer]

45 minutes ago, glassmoon said:

Woah!!!!!!!!!  Damn is that is not just super cool - that tortoise is the finish.  That's the one!!!
You've got me thinking perhaps DIY is the way to go. Especially as I don't have access to a router hahahaha

Ha, when I asked others Tort was the most hated. Just to be completist, here's the other one I did which was cheaper as a sheet of 2mm perspex is  a lot less.

Here's a DIY link for tort:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Vanson-315mm-x-240mm-Scratchplate-Pickguard-Material-for-Electric-Guitars/111817601979?hash=item1a08d933bb:g:CS0AAOSwCaBbn8Ha

Edited December 16, 2020 by yorks5stringer