I'm looking for a custom metal pickguard..

[PluffMudQueen]

I'm looking for a custom metal pickguard and pickup trims for one of my bass projects. I have templates I could mail if need be. Any TBers have any suggestions of someone who would be willing to fabricate them?

Much appreciated in advance!

 

[Bruce Johnson]

Here's a thread I wrote a while back, about how to make your own. It's not that hard, and can be done with hand tools.

Making A Brushed Aluminum Pickguard

 

[Bodeanly]

I had an art student make one for me. You live close to a college?

 

[guts]

There's very likely a machine shop or two in your area that will take one off jobs just like yours. They have everything they need to do a very nice job of making a pick guard.

Just be sure to be very specific and precise when you're describing what you want. They tend to be pretty literal in their interpretations of what you tell them to do. They won't see it as a creative endeavor.

 

[PluffMudQueen]

Thanks for the recommendations! @Bruce Johnson , great tutorial!

I've made them in the past for other projects but I'm willing to let someone else do it for some coin hahaha.

I'm assuming I should just give it a go myself since I have the proper tools and experience.

"If you want something done right, then do it yourself", right?