Help With some mods Please?

[fatgoogle]

I want to mod my jazz bass. Not too sure on a few things though.

First is i want to swap the control plate for a 3 hole one so i can have 60's wiring, Stacked volume and tone. Will a 3 hole control plate fill the same space as a 4 hole one?

Also what kinds of pots will i need for this. Im having trouble Finding stacked pots.

Second is i want to put a clear scratch plate on the bass, but there pretty damn expensive, so i was going to make one. Is there somewhere i can get a guide to cut one out as i lost my old one. I was just going to get a piece of acrylic and cut it. Would it be better to use a small router type device or just a stanley knife or similar.

Thats it really, the only thing id like to do one day, is too block and bind the neck. Would that be a huge undertaking or manageable?

Cheers
Sam H.

[bartelby]

I was recently looking for a stacked pot for my Warwick, ended up going with a stupidly expensive MEC one, as it is exactly what I need. But here's a link to some fender type ones:
[url="http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/electrical_concentricpots.htm"]http://www.guitarpar...centricpots.htm[/url]

Edited January 9, 2012 by bartelby

[Rumple]

You can buy a stacked set-up from here:

http://www.grguitars.com/parts_5bass.htm

I haven't used them yet but plan to order some aged P ashtrays at some point.

[geoffbyrne]

The Bass Doc might cut you a pickguard - you can only ask!

G.

[Kiwi]

I thought you meant moderators, and was all poised to offer...

[Andyjr1515]

For cutting perspex, I would use a simple coping saw (much cheaper than a router, less melt, and easier to control) then file or sand to a smooth finish. Important to leave the cellophane covering in place until completely finished...
Andy