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

[Korladis]

Looks cool, and I've thought about replacing what's left of my Peavey's pickguard with something similar.

However, the edge of the metal plate looks a little sharp. I'd be a bit worried about cutting my fingers on it. Might want to dull that edge a bit before you do a show?

 

[aledeville]

Why not just putting a aluminum pickguard on it? Just like my 57 has. This then wouldn't have happened, and all those guys coming out of their worship thread into this one could sleep better.

I like functional design.

 

[thedudebrah]

Why not just putting a aluminum pickguard on it?

This!

Get in touch with Pickguardian and order up an aluminum pickguard with no control holes. You can keep your wiring set up and it'll be a lot harder to break.

 

[steveinohio]

Do what you like my man. Smart fix to wire direct. The bass looks alright to me. Ive used duct tape for strap locks many times. Never had a problem with it. Watch your hand around those sharp edges though.

Everyones idea about what is creative and what is good are different. I slag bands and musicians I dont dig all the time. I still have the sense to realize that all of my thoughts are opinon and not fact.

 

[Rip Topaz]

In the OP's situation, covering the plate and controls works for him. I get that.
Punk or not, there's no reason to possibly damage your hands.

 

[Floyd Eye]

I got no issues with the bass. Your user name is slightly off putting.

 

[bolophonic]

Interesting. The OP uses a bit of duct tape and metal to repair his bass, and some of you guys are giving him the 3rd degree. Meanwhile, there's a guy who stripped off the finish on his P-bass, revealing a remarkably ugly mis-matched multiple-piece body, which he a natural finish to, and all the posters in that thread gave him kudos.

The worry over the OP cutting himself is a valid concern, though.

Agreed. The band sounds pretty rockin' as well.

Also: "trench bass" as new vernacular.

 

[DwaynieAD]

I wanna play a show with your band.

 

[richntiff]

Trench Bass. I love that term.

 

[LarryO]

if your strap comes off so often that you need to duct tape it on you might as well duct tape the instrument cable into the jack at the bass and at the amp also.

 

[DwaynieAD]

actually looking at your vid, if that's the basement of the underground in harrisburg PA we may have already played a show together.

 

[jewbageled]

This!

Get in touch with Pickguardian and order up an aluminum pickguard with no control holes. You can keep your wiring set up and it'll be a lot harder to break.

Rad website, but not my style. Why pay $50 to fix something I could do myself?

if your strap comes off so often that you need to duct tape it on you might as well duct tape the instrument cable into the jack at the bass and at the amp also.

I realize you're joking, but that's a big problem for me. I've broken several input jacks from the cable getting stepped on, not to mention the cable getting ripped out of the pedalboard several times each set. I'd still never buy a wireless unit. TOO MUCH FUN.

I got no issues with the bass. Your user name is slightly off putting.

Are you offended for the Jews? My whole family is Jewish. My grandmother is 1 of 2 children that left Poland in the 1930's. Her 10 siblings didn't leave, and "disappeared".

To some, mojo is a yellowing cracking finish with worn frets and a polished neck from all the runs your hand has made up and down it. To others, mojo is battle scars from going hard and losing it and generally not caring what happens to your bass. My instruments dont always fit into the former category. Sometimes I show them love by getting them out and knocking them around a bit. I'm not disrespecting my gear, and neither is OP. We're just showing them love as we see fit

This guy understands.

I wanna play a show with your band.

actually looking at your vid, if that's the basement of the underground in harrisburg PA we may have already played a show together.

We're out in Southern California, but we're planning a nationwide tour this summer. Can you link me to your band? We could set up a show.

 

[Clark Dark]

I've placed a call to DHS (dept. of harmonic services) and reported the blatant abuse. If you get a visit

 

[Floyd Eye]

Are you offended for the Jews? My whole family is Jewish. My grandmother is 1 of 2 children that left Poland in the 1930's. Her 10 siblings didn't leave, and "disappeared".

I didn't say I was offended bro.

 

[danomite64]

I didn't say I was offended bro.

Are you sure about that, bro?

Thesaurus: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj. 1. off-putting - causing annoyance or repugnance; "an off-putting remark"
displeasing - causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
2. off-putting - tending to repel; "The trappings of upper-class life are off-putting and sterile"- Elizabeth Hess
unappealing - not able to attract favorable attention; "they have made the place as unappealing as possible"; "was forced to talk to his singularly unappealing hostess"

 

[Floyd Eye]

Are you sure about that, bro?

Maybe a poor choice of words on my part. A better choice might have been " I do not understand your user name."

 

[smcfarland1337]

I just hate maple necks.

Bah humbug.

 

[jewbageled]

I just hate maple necks.

Bah humbug.

HOW DARE YOU. It's christmas.

 

[sharkfist]

If you dudes are looking for something in the Detroit area let me know I should be able to get set up for you. I've tried the "beer cap strap locks" before. I didn't use the rubber Grolsch washers but caps from 22's of Mickeys, they tore right through my strap during the first show with them. I have a problem with picking too deep once we depending on adrenaline/alcohol levels and I've had to resort to hockey taping my hands up to avoid this...

 

[TheRealKong]

I like your bass! I use to beat the cr*p out of mine as well, and they all have battle scares. But mine go to the m.a.s.h. when get woundet.

I like your way of improvising, but take care of your fingers... I would take a file and take care of the edges.

One advice: To prevent damadge in case of stepping on the cable, wrap it 1 or 2 times around the belt. So this will help.

The pickguard on my 1964 Precision is broken, too, but there's one layer made of metal in this pickguard, so this and an extra screw holds it together. And, compared to your crack, it's a minor one...

I broke some tuning pegs as well on an old Kasuga Jazz Bass. I later tried to smash this one on stage, but the mofo was solid as f*ck.... The bassman of another punkband, we shared the rehearsal room, bought that bass from me after this. He played it for several years. But this happened in the early 80's, I used to play in a punk band from 1978 to 1982. I am a bit older now and my basses are way more expensive now...

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