Smashed up pick guard? Here's how I fixed mine!
 

I play in this band: http://youtu.be/IPmGR-uEqpE. Things get a little crazy sometimes- someone (maybe me?) punched in my pick guard and electronics during the last show.



The solution? Wiring the pickups straight to the new jack and covering the holes with a piece of scrap metal. ARMORED BASS? Yes, please.

1 2 3 4 Rock n roll!

That looks like it would slice you up nicely lol.

As far as your band goes, I'd mosh.

the real question is why is there duct tape around the bridge? was there a duct tape ash tray that got removed?

You're....hilarious?

Sometimes, strap-locks aren't enough. Sometimes strap-lock + duct tape is enough. And sometimes, you need even more duct tape!

You may want to send these pix to Vinny Fodera. Give him some ideas for his basses.

Mental note: Don't buy strap-locks from the dollar store

Yeah, you might wanna take some electrical tape and go around the edges. Nothing ends a show quicker than a cut that requires stitches.

Aluminum is for wusses. Flatten out a steel soup can, and cut that out...with a dull sissors. You'll get edges that won't dull and bend out of the way like that aluminum will.

Kicks Arse

Ah, the age old question: "What kind of metal is best for my bass?"

I appreciate the DIY. But - it is difficult to play with sliced fingers, and blood tends to, well...unless you're really into that - for your own safety, please consider burnishing the edges, unscrew what's left of the control plate, and tuck it under so it is right on the body.

Sorry - a little bit of father's concern coming out - just like with guitar players who don't trim their string ends at the head stock.

Kidding right?? You're not really going to leave it like that are you??

If so why bother posting it as a DIY "fix"? That's no fix. IMO it's worse now than it was smashed.

***?? Seriously??

Sepp

Well, I checked out the clip.... What are you doin' playing a bass that looks like it would be played by someone that plays in a high-energy band? :hiding:

I'd like a pic of the whole bass. I like basses that aren't all prim n' proper. It's cool as hell.

That is a perfectly acceptable fix. I'm sure it is way more bullet proof now than ever. And, it looks fantastic.

It's a great start, keep going in that direction. Something like this should be your goal: http://bas-extravaganza.nl/?page=bassen&BassenID=18

The OP is a REAL man. He's not worried about the beauty of the wood grain, or whether or not he should have gold or black knobs on his new build. He's just getting it done. Like a real man. No whining!

High Five bro!

Yes. THat is gorgeous.



However, it does need a crack in the pickguard near the controls/jack. Just doesn't look "right" without that touch.

Also, the chain and lock are too shiny and new - get some rust on those.

Wow, that bass looks like it has termites...LMAO Be pretty cool if it were playable.

It is. And VERY expensive.