bonzodog Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Does anyone know where I may be able to obtain some scratchplate offcuts in tortoiseshell brown. I decided to buy a new one to replace my Vintage V4 white one but the Vintages plates are way off a standard precision shape. As i am also adding a chrome pickup cover i decided to make the pickup cutout on the scratchplate bigger. However ive made a real cock up of it and although it fits I have two gaps either side of pick up cover. I would say i need two pieces 100mm x 15mm. Ive looked on line and the full sheets you can buy are more expensive than the scratchplates. I could even make do with a small piece of thin plastic as long as it sort of matches but cant find any to match a tortoiseshell brown pattern. Any help would be appreciated. I did email JHS Vintage before i bought this one but they dont offer scratchplates for V4s apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 JHS could make a good few quid if they offered replacement scratchplates on their Vintage range. I had to replace mine (V96) which a friend cut for me in brass on a flowjet. A lot of b locks for a scratchplate though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 The Bass Doc - on here may be able to help you out, drop him a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1401809592' post='2467112'] JHS could make a good few quid if they offered replacement scratchplates on their Vintage range. I had to replace mine (V96) which a friend cut for me in brass on a flowjet. A lot of b locks for a scratchplate though. [/quote] They do, you've just got to order through a Vintage dealer. I got a replacement Tony Butler sig scratchplate through my local dealer for 20 quid. Bit much I thought but you can get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1401810605' post='2467121'] They do, you've just got to order through a Vintage dealer. I got a replacement Tony Butler sig scratchplate through my local dealer for 20 quid. Bit much I thought but you can get them. [/quote] Thats odd as I only emailed them last week and they said they dont offer them at all direct or through dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1401810573' post='2467119'] The Bass Doc - on here may be able to help you out, drop him a PM [/quote] Thanks...i will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I think I have a new redish tort plate around here somewhere if you want it you can have it for nothing it may need a little dremelling to fit oh and it has 9 holes anyway if you want it and I can find it it is yours as long as you cover postage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 [quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1401810994' post='2467132'] Thats odd as I only emailed them last week and they said they dont offer them at all direct or through dealers. [/quote] Yeah, that is weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1401811362' post='2467138'] I think I have a new redish tort plate around here somewhere if you want it you can have it for nothing it may need a little dremelling to fit oh and it has 9 holes anyway if you want it and I can find it it is yours as long as you cover postage [/quote] Thats extremely kind and yes if you do find it i will happily pay postage. I assume it is a P bass scratchplate. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 A flowjet cutter can be bought for around £50K if that helps? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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