Preventing belt scratches

[rapidfirerob]

I tuck a face cloth in my pants and let it hang over my belt.

 

[Chef]

"scratch pad"

what, they couldn't make clear? they gotta all stay something stupid?

 

[Bobster]

Chef,

They make a black, plain one. It's top left on the scratch pad website. I'm not a fan of the ones with messages either.

I also think some clear packing tape would work pretty well.

Bob

 

[Chef]

Black isn't clear
The adhesives in tape may or may not jack up your finish...

Just plain ole clear, static cling plastic would suit me best, if I were to use a product like that. ymmv, etc.

 

[bassdog]

I always try to remember to shift my belt over to the left. Don't always remember though. Sometime just the jeans/pants button is enough to do some damage. Already wearing my new Satin Series P somewhat. Bugs me a bit but probably gonna happen sooner or later. I'm a gigging player and stuff happens. I may do a few coats of wipe-on poly on the back of the bass for some added protection or just play the s---out of it like my son said to do. Played an outdoor gig recently and wore a zippered jacket. I had remembered to shift my belt but the zipper got it still. Oh well. Just play.

Bob

 

[Biggbass]

shirt tails is the easiest fix...but also slide your belt buckle over to the left- a classic musician thing.

 

[P Town]

The Guitar Condom does not list a Fender P bass model, (only Fender J).

A couple years ago, I sent them an email, asking if they had one cut specifically for a Fender P bass, and they never responded.

 

[georgestrings]

Why would you want to prevent it?

Value loss, upkeep of appearance are two reasons... When I was younger, I thought buckle rash was cool - until I took a major hit when flipping an instrument a couple of times, that is...


- georgestrings

 

[bherman]

two options for me - shirt out or a bandanna that I wrap around the buckle (handy for later to wipe neck down)

 

[66Atlas]

Just wear a sock...it worked for Flea.

 

[remainthesame]

you could just gain weight. im fat and ive never had a problem with belt scratches since my gut covers the belt.


this obviously isnt a serious recommendation. but it is true lol

 

[StuartV]

"Can I have another piece of pie? I gotta protect the back of my bass!"

 

[remainthesame]

"Can I have another piece of pie? I gotta protect the back of my bass!"

haha

 

[blowinblue]

Don't tuck in your shirt!

I've tried that but unless the shirt is incredibly thick (and uncomfortably hot) belt buckles can still work their magic through the fabric.

M. M.

 

[Bobster]

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Clear, static cling, 7mm thick, 3.5" x 12" vinyl sheets.

Bob

 

[mjmeche]

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this what I am using

Mine was custom! I traced my Ibanez on craft paper sent it in. In about 2 weeks I had mine.

 

[Handyman]

The Guitar Condom does not list a Fender P bass model, (only Fender J).

A couple years ago, I sent them an email, asking if they had one cut specifically for a Fender P bass, and they never responded.

http://www.guitardefender.com/index.php/fender/precision-bass.html

 

[Bobster]

mimeche,

That looks cool. I believe that's our winner.

Bob

 

[Faith Nicole]

get one of these and it'll always be above your belt

 

[WillyPop]

Why would you want to prevent it?

Yeah, I know, that's just me... I don't like scratches, no in the front, no in the back, its just a thing in my head. The only yeah I could avoid it would be with a "road worn" kind of bass, this way I won't feel guilty... maybe a "hardcore aged" sandberg... oh oh.... GAS is coming...

two options for me - shirt out or a bandanna that I wrap around the buckle (handy for later to wipe neck down)

I like the banana idea, but it would look weird no? ... Oh, banDANna. but still, yeah, I like it. Since I sweat a lot I always got one tucked in my rear pocket...

Just wear a sock...it worked for Flea.

My wife says NO WAY....

you could just gain weight. im fat and ive never had a problem with belt scratches since my gut covers the belt.



this obviously isnt a serious recommendation. but it is true lol

ref. : http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f32/physical-fitness-doesnt-look-artistic-1026488/

I'll really have to eat some BACONATORS... triple ones!


Thanks everybody for the advices... I would really want to just don't give a about it since I LOOOVE this bass and shes definetly a lifetime keeper but I'll give a try to the bandanna.