Twincam Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Which way do you say it? Is there a more common way we say it in Britain? I noticed while doing a search online putting in either brings up different product results. Which leads me to my next question. Pick or Plectrum?..... Of course if you answer anything other than fingers then your not a "real" bass player 😜. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I say scratch plate but search for pick guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 It was scratchplate and plectrum when I started playing , It shall remain scratchplate and plectrum until I'm dead 😉 I don't care if folk use other terms,I just wont change mine to make them happy. I also prefer machinehead to tuner though when talking with my old pal I may use tuning peg. He calls a headstock a peghead so not much I can do there 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I use both scratchplate and pickguard, just to confuse myself. I always say 'pick' though, 'plectrum' just sounds a bit grand for a small plastic triangle. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Scratchguard or pickplate. Woss the prob ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Scratch-plate. Pick-guard is yet another Americanism. I never play with a pick (I hate that term, its a plec, as in plectrum) so It would also be impossible for me to have a pick-guard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Another for scratchplates and plectrums here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I play with fingers, so that makes the scratchplate 'bass jewellery'! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 46 minutes ago, mikel said: Scratch-plate. Pick-guard is yet another Americanism. I never play with a pick (I hate that term, its a plec, as in plectrum) so It would also be impossible for me to have a pick-guard. Damn those pesky Americans, fancy making up words to describe things on instruments they invented! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Teebs said: I play with fingers, so that makes the scratchplate 'bass jewellery'! I'm a proper daredevil, I play with a pick (or a plectrum, whichever comes to hand) and use a bass without a pickplate or a scratchguard. Radical, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 plectrum and scratchplate....and nobody says "Pot art o" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, FinnDave said: I'm a proper daredevil, I play with a pick (or a plectrum, whichever comes to hand) and use a bass without a pickplate or a scratchguard. Radical, or what? Woah, steady on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, BreadBin said: Woah, steady on! Yeah, it's too easy to get carried away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, FinnDave said: ...use a bass without a pickplate or a scratchguard. Radical, or what? A NAKED bass!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, Teebs said: A NAKED bass!!! I have several, it's proper filth in my guitar room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Teebs said: A NAKED bass!!! Playing a naked bass has to be better than playing bass naked (in my case, anyway!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, BreadBin said: I have several, it's proper filth in my guitar room. proper bass porn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, FinnDave said: Playing a naked bass has to be better than playing bass naked Ey - don't knock it 'til you've tried it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Teebs said: Ey - don't knock it 'til you've tried it Well, I wasn't going to admit anything, but... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just now, FinnDave said: Well, I wasn't going to admit anything, but... Good man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Plec, just to be annoying. And it's a scratchplate. Like valves instead of tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Skybone said: Plec, just to be annoying. And it's a scratchplate. Like valves instead of tubes. Glowplug? *runs for the hills* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Scratch plate, plectrum (plural plectra), lamps or tubes (never valve). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 The scratchplate has always baffled me. The nomenclature suggests that it is there to protect the finish underneath from scratches, although they are seen as more of a decorative design feature, to mount controls, or hide unsightly routing. But let’s assume for a moment that they are there purely to protect the finish underneath. To what end? Do the manufacturers think that players might remove the plate for a very special occasion such as a gig in front of the Queen where the full glory of the bass can be shown to Her Majesty? It’s like those little plastic surrounds that go round light switches to protect the finish on the wall. Would there ever be cause to remove them for a very special visitor to your house? Don’t get me wrong - I love the look of scratchplates and think that solid colour or burst finish P’s and J’s look odd without them. Just a bit of a tongue in cheek offering 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 13 hours ago, Skybone said: Plec, just to be annoying. And it's a scratchplate. Like valves instead of toobs. Fixed it for you 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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