Hybrid pickguard

teletaster90 · February 6th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Hi

I live in the UK and i'm currently building a custom tele,the bodies got an F hole but uses the normal control plate. Does anyone know of a company which can supply a scratch plate like the one in the picture who is in the UK

Many thanks

jwells393 · February 6th, 2008, 01:52 PM

I think I like this one from StewMac better. Can't help you with finding one from a UK supplier.

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marksound · February 6th, 2008, 02:00 PM

I've cut down a standard guard to make one like your pic. It's not hard to do. Use masking tape on the top of the guard, mark your lines, cut with a coping saw, scroll saw, band saw, etc. Use files and sandpaper to clean up the cuts and bevel the edges.

varakeef · February 6th, 2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marksound

I've cut down a standard guard to make one like your pic. It's not hard to do. Use masking tape on the top of the guard, mark your lines, cut with a coping saw, scroll saw, band saw, etc. Use files and sandpaper to clean up the cuts and bevel the edges.

+1. Even I could do it and just did. There's two lines to cut.

octatonic · February 6th, 2008, 06:14 PM

I've spend the last week trying to find someone in the UK to do custom scratchplate's.
I can't find anyone at all.

Best advice is Pickguardian, Warmoth, Pickguards.com or WD.
I used WD recently and was very unhappy with their work.

Vizcaster · February 6th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Try checking the parts list for the Merle Haggard signature model and see if your Fender parts supplier can get it.

Otherwise I'd see if Warmoth does international orders, since they'll cnc any pickguard to order - the partscaster on my avatar has one of their modified/hybrid type guards to show off more of the quilt maple drop top.

By the way, gotta love the common language separating us. "Scratchplate" is probably a much more accurate term than "pickguard."

BarryH · February 6th, 2008, 06:22 PM

Try WD Music, they make custom pickguards and they're in the UK.

Speak to Ben Green.

http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/

Regards....Barry

Home Grown Tele · February 7th, 2008, 01:41 AM

Try here

I put one on this one and love it:

RomanS · February 7th, 2008, 07:39 AM

The problem with getting the original from Warmoth is probably the minimum order amount, and that international shipping will easily double the price...

I'd try cutting down a regular Tele pickguard first (get a cheap one to practice), or find a local luthier who could do this.

I also know of a guy in Germany http://www.der-trashcontainer.de/ who does custom pickguards - the website is in German, but I'm sure you can contact him in English as well; if you can't find a local source, at least this one is inside the EU (--> no import duties, lower shipping charges).

neil · February 9th, 2008, 11:46 AM

I have never used them, but you could contact these people:
http://www.auroraproject.co.uk
They do Tele scrachplates, and offer a custom service.

February 6th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
teletaster90 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bodmin Age: 18 Posts: 1	Hybrid pickguard Hi I live in the UK and i'm currently building a custom tele,the bodies got an F hole but uses the normal control plate. Does anyone know of a company which can supply a scratch plate like the one in the picture who is in the UK Many thanks

February 6th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,246 101 Photos	I think I like this one from StewMac better. Can't help you with finding one from a UK supplier. ...... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

February 6th, 2008, 06:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
octatonic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: An Australian in London. Posts: 1,670	I've spend the last week trying to find someone in the UK to do custom scratchplate's. I can't find anyone at all. Best advice is Pickguardian, Warmoth, Pickguards.com or WD. I used WD recently and was very unhappy with their work. __________________ "A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges." Benny Green

February 6th, 2008, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vizcaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glen Head, NY Posts: 709	Try checking the parts list for the Merle Haggard signature model and see if your Fender parts supplier can get it. Otherwise I'd see if Warmoth does international orders, since they'll cnc any pickguard to order - the partscaster on my avatar has one of their modified/hybrid type guards to show off more of the quilt maple drop top. By the way, gotta love the common language separating us. "Scratchplate" is probably a much more accurate term than "pickguard." __________________ "Why don't you just make 10 louder, and make 10 be the top number, and make that a little louder?"

February 7th, 2008, 07:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
RomanS Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Age: 37 Posts: 2,889 14 Photos	The problem with getting the original from Warmoth is probably the minimum order amount, and that international shipping will easily double the price... I'd try cutting down a regular Tele pickguard first (get a cheap one to practice), or find a local luthier who could do this. I also know of a guy in Germany http://www.der-trashcontainer.de/ who does custom pickguards - the website is in German, but I'm sure you can contact him in English as well; if you can't find a local source, at least this one is inside the EU (--> no import duties, lower shipping charges). __________________ http://www.pbase.com/romans http://www.myspace.com/romans212

February 6th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
marksound Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKUSA Posts: 291 1 Photos	I've cut down a standard guard to make one like your pic. It's not hard to do. Use masking tape on the top of the guard, mark your lines, cut with a coping saw, scroll saw, band saw, etc. Use files and sandpaper to clean up the cuts and bevel the edges.

February 6th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
BarryH TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Derbyshire UK Posts: 38	Try WD Music, they make custom pickguards and they're in the UK. Speak to Ben Green. http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/ Regards....Barry

February 9th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
neil TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria. UK Age: 47 Posts: 17	I have never used them, but you could contact these people: http://www.auroraproject.co.uk They do Tele scrachplates, and offer a custom service. __________________ Too Old To Die Young