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Geek99 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Let me get this straight - I give you a total genius suggestion from so far out of left-field that’s in the next flocking galaxy and you reward me with an image of a paper clip ? It makes me mad …. Clarification - I wanted to see if it would work - now all I see is a paper clip 😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Nice... Real Nice... Dont hide the burst! From the earlier 'Pickguard' pics it wasnt obvious that there us next to no pickup routing, and no pickguard screw holes. I would defo be going no main plate, and a little 'lick' of a comma shape, ala P Scratchplate for the control cavity... A P version on the Jazz Bell Plate! Trace and cut out a little mock up out of card... just for fun. would look so original and unique. If its that small, we could allow it in tort...😉 that erplaz / brian bloke may even have an off cut! Edited August 30, 2021 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Nice... Real Nice... Dont hide the burst! From the earlier 'Pickguard' pics it wasnt obvious that there us next to no pickup routing, and no pickguard screw holes. I would defo be going no main plate, and a little 'lick' of a comma shape, ala P Scratchplate for the control cavity... A P version on the Jazz Bell Plate! I think you might have a point there actually. It would compliment my fretless Jazz Bass which has a similar look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Mate!... BINGO! Howz about a Fender Mustang Bass Control Plate... size? maybe? Edited August 30, 2021 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Mate!... BINGO! Howz about a Fender Mustang Bass Control Plate... size? maybe? That’s certainly worth a look. I’m totally convinced this is the way to go now. I didn’t really fancy drilling 13 pickguard holes in that pristine body TBH 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Glad that drilling went ok ! Looks great bolted up anyway..phew.. ps .. if it were me I'd try a few control plate template shapes from cardboard and "try them on" to see which you prefer pps. I reckon a stingray plate would work well, and not look like theres "a bit missing" ! Edited August 30, 2021 by Waddo Soqable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 34 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Clarification - I wanted to see if it would work - now all I see is a paper clip 😔 Sorry, my ‘confused’ response earlier was due to me not understanding why the photos didn’t embed inline with the text. The polystyrene idea gave me the best solution with what I had to work with so thanks for that. 🙂 If anyone can tell me how to post multiple photos in a single post in line with the content that would be good. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 32 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Mate!... BINGO! Howz about a Fender Mustang Bass Control Plate... size? maybe? Thanks for adding the schematic with the sizes. I’ll be able to scale that up and print it out to see if it works with the routing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: Glad that drilling went ok ! Looks great bolted up anyway..phew.. ps .. if it were me I'd try a few control plate template shapes from cardboard and "try them on" to see which you prefer Will definitely do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Various templates on line... Google and look at 'Images' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 I downloaded some control plate templates and printed them at full scale to see how they would would look on the bass. The Mustang one was too small and not curved enough. The others were for three pots +Jack socket so not really ideal but give a reasonable idea. First up is one supposedly for a precision but I couldn’t see any on sale anywhere: - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 I cut the precision one down to suit two pots and it looks like it would be ideal. It would probably have to custom made though: - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Next up is a MusicMan, again for 3 pots as you would expect: - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 I had a look for a two pot version of the MusicMan and found this on eBay: - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-guitar-control-plate-loaded-wired-panel-music-man-2-pot-type-choose-colour-/194264507947?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 If this is a similar size to the three pot plate It looks like it would work but there are no dimensions. I’ll contact the seller to try and confirm the size and if it’s close I might take a punt on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) Yep... the 'Part of the P' Lick or Comma... but with a Fuller Circle of Curve where you cut it... Looks 'Right' Don't like the Music Man. Edited August 31, 2021 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 I’ve tried to mock up what the Music Man plate would look like with two holes and it’s not too bad. If the dimensions of the eBay one turn out to be right it would be the easiest solution. I agree that the P ’comma’ looks the best but I’ve no idea how to achieve that, especially if it would have to be custom made. Is that even possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Wasn’t someone on here doing cnc work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I still like the stingray plate best. ( not just cos I like stingrays!) I think it looks like it's a designed finished item rather than the P shape that looks like a bit that's been cut off something ( which is essentially what it is !) Obviously this stuff is in the eye of the beholder, and you've got to go with what you yourself feel looks right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 I may end up with the two pot MM style one if it will fit, just because it will be the easiest to get hold of. I’ve had a quick look online for sheet metal fabricators and chrome plating services and there are some firms locally that might be able to make what I need, but I’ve no idea what the cost would be and it’s just another level of pain to arrange. We shall see 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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