5 string tort pickguard?

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by Adamthebassist, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. Adamthebassist

    Adamthebassist

    May 14, 2009
    Orlando
    can someone tell me where to find a cheap one?
     
  2. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
    :confused: :eyebrow:
     
  3. for what bass???????
     
  4. Adamthebassist

    Adamthebassist

    May 14, 2009
    Orlando
    My bad. its for a jazz bass.
     
  5. JohnL

    JohnL

    Sep 20, 2000
    Grayson, GA
  6. You're not going to find a cheap 5 string jazz pickguard. I've looked myself for mine mostly what I found were around 50 bucks. Best thing I could tell you is to buy the material and cut it yourself
     
  7. Adamthebassist

    Adamthebassist

    May 14, 2009
    Orlando
    I found one on Ebay for 40 (including shipping) but i was only looking to spend like $25 or $30. Could I buy a 4 string pickgaurd and cut it so the pup can fit?
     
  8. it wont fit at the neck either. I also believe the body as whole is larger than the 4 string so I doubt the screw holes will line up.
     
  9. GBassNorth

    GBassNorth Supporting Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    SoCal
    The Fender Jazz V deluxe has a smaller pick guard than the Fender 4 string Jazz which has a different screw pattern and size than some of the MIM and Japan basses etc. The best site I've found to date for 5 string and other pickguards is Chandler guitars. But unfortunately tort will run you in excess of $50 if I recall correctly. If you already have a pickguard (but not tort) you might try a local luthier to see if they can cut one for you, but I'd bet it will be nearly the same price or maybe more.
     
  10. Adamthebassist

    Adamthebassist

    May 14, 2009
    Orlando
    Thanks LowEndTheory! You saved me $5!