Pickguards for a MIM PBass

[bumperbass]

So, I haven't had much luck in finding a good place to get a replacement PG for my MIM 2000 P. I always thought each model was different. Now I see that some MIA pg's fit MIM's. Then I see this:

13 Hole PB Style Pickguard
$13.00

Fits US, Jap and Mexi real well, not for reissues and imports

I'm not interested in spending $60 bucks for a pickguard (unless I have to).
Where's a good, reputable place to buy a PG? Looking for a flag or USA theme.
And, besides taking the pickguard off, how do I know what fits what, or should I just stick with "For MIM"?

Thanks!

[paradog]

http://www.wdmusic.com/pickguard_jbvs_300.html

[georgestrings]

I would avoid WD Music - I bought a PG from them for an MIA P Bass, and not only did they over charge me $10, I had to spend about an hour on it to make it fit over my pickups... Also, they sent me a Jazz PG that was so poorly made, it had to be returned:



My one and only experience with them was terrible - I wouldn't recommend WD Music/pickguards.com to anyone...


- georgestrings

[georgestrings]

For the most part, PGs will interchange for MIA and MIM Fender P basses - the cheaper ones may need a little work to fit around the pickups... Pickguard Heaven and Terrapin are both good sources - I've heard that Warmoth is also, but haven't bought anything from them yet...


- georgestrings

[bumperbass]

I'm not too concerned with P/U cutouts, but I'm not about to even try to put a screw in sideways because that's just unacceptable. I guess that's why I thought I should go MIM only. I am off to look at Pickguard Heaven and Terrapin. I looked at Jeannie's, but they didn't have anything to interest me.

Thanks, georgestrings.

[millertx]

I picked mine up from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o05_s00_i00

It worked fine on my 2002-03 MIM Precision.

Edit: Sorry, I did not catch you were looking for a themed pick guard, I did not see any of those on Amazon.

[bumperbass]

Thanks, millertx. Mine's Midnight Blue. Looking for a flag/stars & stripes/just stars/white-pearloid/silverish-pearloid type pickguard. Black is too dark. Midnight blue is almost black on stage, yet it's purple-ish sometimes, and down right BLUE other times, according to light. That's what makes it so hard to pick. This bass has multiple personality disorder.

[bumperbass]

Originally Posted by georgestrings

I would avoid WD Music - I bought a PG from them for an MIA P Bass, and not only did they over charge me $10, I had to spend about an hour on it to make it fit over my pickups... Also, they sent me a Jazz PG that was so poorly made, it had to be returned:



My one and only experience with them was terrible - I wouldn't recommend WD Music/pickguards.com to anyone...


- georgestrings

That's just plain awful! I can't believe how much it's off at the control plate! Yikes!