Custom p-bass pickguard recommendations?

Beef

Finally upgraded from a Peavey Zodiac bass to a Fender Classic series '50s precision, and the difference is amazing - I love it.

It's in sunburst and it's a beauty, only problem is it's got this fugly arse gold coloured pickguard. The 50s series' use 10 screw holes, as opposed to the standard 13, and so it's actually proving impossible to find an off the shelf replacement. So i'll probably have to get a custom made one, even though it's essentially a standard size - I just need fewer screw holes, and none of those pickup cover or thumb rest holes.

I'm dead set on getting a sexy red tortoiseshell scratchplate, and so far the only UK option I've found is from WD music and it's £75. Which seems kinda exorbitant to me.

Does anyone have any recommendations for people or places to get a more reasonably priced, but decent quality 'custom' pickguard from?

guitarfishbay

Jacks instrument services in Manchester http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com/custom-scratchplate-cutting.html

P bass pickguards are particularly large though, so tend to cost more than a Jazz pickguard for example etc

Beef

Makes sense. Thanks though man, will see if I can get a quote.

fretmeister

http://www.originalscratchplates.com/

They are actually clear guards with hi res images on the back. I have one and it's well made.

Beef

Thanks man - I did have a look at them. But they're all pretty out there and I am looking for something incredibly standard or classic.

I did just get what I think is a very reasonable quote from Jack - gonna keep looking for a bit but I'm doubtful I'll find a better price for quality custom.