New EBMM Pickguard for my SR4?

[JessRobinson]

I achieved bass Nirvana a few months ago when I completed the perfect EBMM triumvirate, adding a Big Al 4SSS and a Stingray SLO Special to my already amazing 1995 Sterling. I rotate playing time regularly amongst all three and every time I pick up a different bass I say , “Wow, this has got be my #1.” It’s nice having three #1s that get along so well.

But I digress…

To my point…I’d like to dress up my SR4 with a new pickguard. The current tort guard is cool but somehow gets lost in all that blackness. I’m thinking of a white pearloid, or maybe one of the freakishly cool other EBMM guards I’ve seen recently such as python or orange swirl.

Two questions: 1) Any opinions on which guard would look best?, and 2) How can I find out which pickguards are still available from EBMM? It’s not clear from the official web site what’s still produced/in stock.

The SR4 in question is a 2010 model.

Love me my Music Man basses!!!

 

[stingray96191]

I don't think the year matters... i'm pretty sure my pickguard was made in 2004.

 

[jlepre]

Actually the year DOES matter. My 2001 SR5 has a different pickup than the newer models.

 

[JessRobinson]

And actually I think the older models didn't have a notch in the pickguard for the trussrod wheels.

Can anyone at Ernie Ball answer my question about what pickguards are still available to purchase directly from EBMM? Moderators? I don't want to have to buy an aftermarket part. I want to support the company with every purchase I make (e.g., all my basses sport Ernie Ball straplocks and strings).

 

[stingray96191]

My Copper Pickguard was purchased directly from Ernie Ball, and the guitar it was originally made for was never even an official production color. I used to get great customer service, from Dan, but haven't seen or heard from him in a long time. I would Suggest calling Customer Service if you are looking for something strange like my copper guard... Or any Dealer. I prefer BassCentral. Tell em Erin Payne sent you.. Or Dubaldo Music. Also ThePerfectBass.com has an online ordering slip that says they have pickguards in stock, though i have never dealt with them personally. Also i have an old SR5 black PG just Laying @doing nothing if anybody wants it... I haven't had a stingray 5 since 2002...

 

[jlepre]

See the difference with my pickup shape? You definitely should call EBMM customer Service to get the correct PN#. Then order from an authorized dealer.