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Bloodfist

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I'm looking to get a new pick guard for my bass, and I want the exact same one that is already on it. The original one got scratched up pretty good when I was adjusting to playing the bass from playing nothing but Spectors before. I was so used to the curved body design of Spectors, when I got my stingray, I was constantly hitting the pick quard with my picks, and digging in with my index finger when doing slap. I have a professional photo shoot coming up soon, and I want to get my baby looking like new for it. Here's the a pick of the pick guard, its a stingray 4 HH, pick guard's black with white trim. Thanks guys!
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Bloodfist

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I did try polishing it, it helped a little but just added extra swirl marks on it. Don't get me wrong, the Pickguard is not in horrible condition, it's just that the photographer has a very high end camera, and I just want it to look like she rolled off the showroom floor. The rest of the bass doesn't have the slightest scratch on it.
 

Musiksketcher

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i'm sure you "riders" out there know this one..but for the rest..try a product called Plexus ( not a paid endoresment!)..it's polycarbonate ( lexan) cleaner/polish..( used on motorcycle windshields and helmet facesheilds)...works wonders on pickguards!
 

Sonnyonbass

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I used "used" basses in more than 1 photoshoot. My experience is that you won't see the scratches. Maybe only in extreme closeups.... And if the photographer uses a little colour (color?) correction you won't see it anymore. And that's before they start retouching the photo's.
Not worth the money and hassle in my opinion. Better save it for an extra Ball! ;-)
 
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