mcnach Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have a natural/maple L2000 Tribute series G&L which, visually, I think will benefit from a black pickguard. L2000 purists look away now: I have also removed the original preamp and installed a John East MMSR 3-band. I actually intend to fit a U-Retro instead, with its two switches. I will cover the third hole with the pickguard (which will be attached with double sided sticky tape, no drilling). I've been designing the pickguard in Illustrator, printing and cutting the results on paper to ensure it all fits etc (special thanks to machinehead, who sent me his template... I did not use his design but it gave me a perfect template for the pickup cutouts ) So, I think I've made up my mind, but I wonder what you think. The three final designs are all MusicMan-inspired (what a surprise! ) The first one is tear-drop shaped, based on the pickguards mounted on OLPs: That's actually not the very final design, as I extended the pickguard where it meets the neck on the final version, but it's nearly there. The second one is also tear-drop shaped, but more round at the bottom and more "tear-dropesque": and finally, the number three is more oval, slighly more similar to a Stingray's: So, what do you think? Sacrilege? Ok, but all three are rubbish and you have a better idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Number two! Black/White/Black, obviously. ...though White/Black/White would also be acceptable... Think I prefer White/Black/White now, to be honest. Show off the pickups. Edited March 25, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 and a quick mock in black, so this is closer to what they could look like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I've always thought the L2000 would look even better with a p/g. Will look forward to seeing the finished article. oh and the p/g would be black if it were mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 just as i hit the post button you put the black option on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1395778885' post='2406259'] Number two! Black/White/Black, obviously. ...though White/Black/White would also be acceptable... Think I prefer White/Black/White now, to be honest. Show off the pickups. [/quote] 3-ply black/white/black, of course! I considered white, but what I like about the black is how the pickups are "disguised" in it. When looking at the original pictures, in white, I lean heavily towards #3. However, after I see it in black... #2 is a strong contender too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1395779417' post='2406276'] just as i hit the post button you put the black option on [/quote] just for you, baby No, there really is no option, it's going to be black. 3-ply: black/white/black. The original pictures are only white because I printed on white paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Black does look good. I like white too, though... I could convince myself either way, really. Was not the very first original Stingray natural with a white guard? Number two is the best shape, whatever. Edited March 25, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Second one, but the teardrop should be completed by the last fret, not the base of the neck. Looks like a plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opticaleye Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Here's my L1000 with added pickguard. I've added some fake screws since the photo was taken (and the correct knobs). [url="http://s139.photobucket.com/user/optical_I/media/wunkay4.jpg.html"][/url] I had it made to my template at Sims custom shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 [quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1395784871' post='2406388'] Second one, but the teardrop should be completed by the last fret, not the base of the neck. Looks like a plan! [/quote] That's a little high (for my liking)... It does not finish at the base 'though, it looks like this really: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I would love another G&L -2000, wish I'd never sold my last one. Anybody got one? PS, pearloid would be my choice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I would go with 2 or 3 in black. Look forward to seeing the result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 The curves of number 1 fit best with that body shape I reckon. A nice dark red tort would look cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1395814582' post='2406550'] ...pearloid would be my choice... [/quote] [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1395824622' post='2406645'] ...A nice dark red tort would look cool! [/quote] Blooargghhh!!! ...Er, I mean two great suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 number 1, in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 pearloid? tortoiseshell? black pearloid I could stomach... but even that's a bit too "bling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 [quote name='Opticaleye' timestamp='1395785680' post='2406403'] Here's my L1000 with added pickguard. I've added some fake screws since the photo was taken (and the correct knobs). [url="http://s139.photobucket.com/user/optical_I/media/wunkay4.jpg.html"][/url] I had it made to my template at Sims custom shop. [/quote] that's a cool bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Honestly, I'm not a fan. Looks too "stingrayesque" and I'd want to do something more out there and want it to be my own Just IMO ofcourse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1395833363' post='2406789'] Honestly, I'm not a fan. Looks too "stingrayesque" and I'd want to do something more out there and want it to be my own Just IMO ofcourse [/quote] I hear you. The problem is that every design I tried that was not Stingrayesque was pretty... ugly. BUt that's just a reflection of my imagination/taste, I suppose. The Stingray-derived plate was a "safe" one. As it's a look I already like, as you may have guessed I was going initialy for a Sabre-like design, as I also like metal plates, but I could not find a metal plate I liked enough, and it involved more of a permanent conversion. Essentially, everything else I tried looked ugly or was a direct derivation of something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 How about just a black line, like a racing stripe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 [quote name='Opticaleye' timestamp='1395785680' post='2406403'] Here's my L1000 with added pickguard. I've added some fake screws since the photo was taken (and the correct knobs). [url="http://s139.photobucket.com/user/optical_I/media/wunkay4.jpg.html"][/url] I had it made to my template at Sims custom shop. [/quote] THIS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Well, it's done: Thanks, Bass Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 There's no tape holding it yet, the fit was nearly perfect (and whatever inaccuracy there is, it's my fault and my template's not the Bass Doc's, just to be clear!). There is a bit of a gap, tiny, on the bridge pickup and neck pickup, as it is, but I can centre it really well once I put some sticky tape underneath. Better fit than many "original parts" for MusicMan and Fender basses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 That is phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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