pikeman Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Not a straight fit but not far off. Half an hour with a file sorted it. Being a 9 hole plate (like the Ryder) the holes lined up pretty well, I just had to make a couple of fresh holes. The control holes were way too small. I wasn't expecting much for the money but was very surprised by the quality....3 ply too. They do a red tort plate, I;ve found this one. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Tortoise-Shell-Pickguard-3-Ply-Scratch-Plates-Precision-Bass-PB-Guitar-/260889298413?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cbe36c5ed Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='pikeman' timestamp='1334677775' post='1619611'] They do a red tort plate, I've found this one. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Tortoise-Shell-Pickguard-3-Ply-Scratch-Plates-Precision-Bass-PB-Guitar-/260889298413?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cbe36c5ed"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cbe36c5ed[/url] [/quote] Very good. This seller has, ah... varied merchandise on offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1334678975' post='1619644'] Very good. This seller has, ah... varied merchandise on offer! [/quote] Indeed! Very useful 'though. I was wondering where I could get a Barbie display... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 That's bloody gorgeous, nice work! [quote name='pikeman' timestamp='1334668419' post='1619397'] I don't know if I'll ever stop modding my Dark Ryder, I'm having a lot of fun with it and using it for rehearsals( when it's in one piece). Recent updates include one of John's wiring harnesses with a PIO cap and a blue sparkle scratchplate which cost the princely sum of £7 delivered from China ( and really nice it is too ).[attachment=105288:blue-sp1.jpg][attachment=105289:blue-sp2.jpg] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1334679174' post='1619649'] Indeed! Very useful 'though. I was wondering where I could get a Barbie display... [/quote] Something you're not telling us Jose?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='pikeman' timestamp='1334680518' post='1619674'] Something you're not telling us Jose?????? [/quote] it all started when I saw that shell pink '62 Jazz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyslimfast Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 [quote name='pikeman' timestamp='1334677775' post='1619611'] They do a red tort plate, I;ve found this one. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Tortoise-Shell-Pickguard-3-Ply-Scratch-Plates-Precision-Bass-PB-Guitar-/260889298413?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cbe36c5ed"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cbe36c5ed[/url] [/quote] Cheers Steve - That'll look lovely on Sue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That does look nice Pikeman. I ended up selling the blue body l had like that and buying the sonic blue one that started out with Gaf before going to Wayne. That's got a MM type pickup as well as the P type, and once I'd sorted the wiring out I rather fell in love with the tone. I bought one of those Italia necks that 2X18 was selling, but haven't fitted it as I've finally got used to the P size maple. Might still try the skinny neck, but I really like the way it plays and sounds right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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