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Still considering the hand tool option. I need hand tools.... Brian is winning this race

Many thanks @yorks5stringer. The hunt continues but I have so much more information to go on now

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

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

Missed it. Bugger. Fabulous idea BTW, the donation.

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

@kodiakblair, you sir, are a gent!

Does anyone know Brian's email address?

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

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

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

I have messaged Brian. Let's see BTW, opinions welcome... For a tobacco sunburst, black or tortoise?

Many, many thanks!!!

Huge thanks @hiram.k.hackenbacker. Brilliant

Many, many thanks @AndyTravis That is very kind of you mate

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

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

I like the idea of DIY - cos over £100 for something that I'll use rather less frequently than say a mute, is a lot of bank to shell out on. I will see if I can figure it out - time to call in a favour or seven @Dood: these are not cheap... the Tech 21 MIDI Mongoose I mean.. are you selling?