P bass control plate.

[oldslapper]

Looking to source just the control plate, not the whole pick guard for a standard P bass (not a 51/ Tele).

Found some rocking horse poo, but not the above. 
 

Any pointers? I’m not up to making one. 
Thanks.

 

[Velarian]

Are you talking about a metal control plate à la jazz bass style but in a p shape?

 

I just went through this conundrum with my P-bass bitsa build but gave up trying to source one and ended up getting a mirrored pick guard and trimming it down. It wasn’t entirely successful as I’m a bit cack-handed when it comes to craft skills but it will do until a better alternative comes along. So, I can’t answer your question but I’m interested in the outcome.

 

I did think about contacting these guys but haven’t got around to it yet.

 

https://tinytone.co.uk/custom-scratchplates/

 

They seem oriented to normal plastic/acrylic/celluloid versions but might be able to do a metal one at a price. 

[KiOgon]

This sort of ting? https://www.wdmusic.co.uk/hardware-parts-c1/hardware-c55/control-plates-c136/wd-music-precision-bass-control-plate-p2476

[Velarian]

That’s the sort of thing I had in mind but it would still need trimming to fit a standard p bass with all the associated risk of messing it up. 

[oldslapper]

11 hours ago, KiOgon said:

This sort of ting? https://www.wdmusic.co.uk/hardware-parts-c1/hardware-c55/control-plates-c136/wd-music-precision-bass-control-plate-p2476

They look ideal, apart from the extra hole. If they did one with just 3 holes it’d be exactly what I’m after. 
Why the extra hole?😳

[Velarian]

6 minutes ago, oldslapper said:

They look ideal, apart from the extra hole. If they did one with just 3 holes it’d be exactly what I’m after. 
Why the extra hole?😳

That’s what I’m thinking too. I wonder how well it would actually fit a Precision because the mounting holes are not in the same place as a standard pick guard.

 

This is the one I made out of a mirrored pick guard:

 

 

[oldslapper]

1 hour ago, Velarian said:

That’s what I’m thinking too. I wonder how well it would actually fit a Precision because the mounting holes are not in the same place as a standard pick guard.

 

This is the one I made out of a mirrored pick guard:

 

 

That’s a great job! 

[PaulThePlug]

@Velarian Nice reminder pic.

Just looks so right, class and elegance...

[oldslapper]

@Velarian what did you use to cut the material? 

[Velarian]

2 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

@Velarian Nice reminder pic.

Just looks so right, class and elegance...

BTW this bass is strung with Adagio flats and now I’ve got it set up properly it plays flawlessly all the way up the neck. Coupled with a wiring loom from @KiOgon it sounds excellent. 🙂

[Velarian]

3 minutes ago, oldslapper said:

@Velarian what did you use to cut the material? 

I just used a fret saw and then a flat file around the edges to add a bevel to match the existing one (well, when I say ‘match’ it’s an approximation. It doesn’t bear close scrutiny 😂 )

[Rexel Matador]

I know this isn't quite what you're after, but could this be an option? It has the right number of holes, at the very least... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194264507947?hash=item2d3b11262b:g:CBgAAOxy4YdTTZyL

[Velarian]

1 hour ago, Rexel Matador said:

I know this isn't quite what you're after, but could this be an option? It has the right number of holes, at the very least... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194264507947?hash=item2d3b11262b:g:CBgAAOxy4YdTTZyL

I tried one of those but it doesn’t really work unfortunately.