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blackradar wrote: ↑

Sat May 07, 2022 2:21 am

Oh, I might also look into some cover for the back pad, the small one that is meant to be placed behind the back pad. I'm missing that one too. So a template, dimensions or material tips would be great to have.

blackradar wrote: ↑

Sat May 07, 2022 2:21 am

Hi all!
Wondering if somebody could drop an ultrasonic pickguard template and some material recommendations or links to find a good pickguard material for an ultrasonic in need. I haven't got any to compare the colour so it would be great if someone could point me towards the right material sheets and template to cut it.

Oh, I might also look into some cover for the back pad, the small one that is meant to be placed behind the back pad. I'm missing that one too. So a template, dimensions or material tips would be great to have.

Thanks in advance gang!

RobDux wrote: ↑

Sun May 08, 2022 8:17 am

Going with the material Porky used on theirs this looks pretty close to me although the backlit picture of it looks awful.
https://www.rothkoandfrost.com/jeweller ... x3mm-p5127
Apparently it's discontinued as well but they do still have stock for the time being at least.

RobDux wrote: ↑

Sun May 08, 2022 8:17 am

Going with the material Porky used on theirs this looks pretty close to me although the backlit picture of it looks awful.
https://www.rothkoandfrost.com/jeweller ... x3mm-p5127
Apparently it's discontinued as well but they do still have stock for the time being at least.

PorkyPrimeCut wrote: ↑

Sun May 08, 2022 7:43 am

blackradar wrote: ↑

Sat May 07, 2022 2:21 am

Hi all!
Wondering if somebody could drop an ultrasonic pickguard template and some material recommendations or links to find a good pickguard material for an ultrasonic in need. I haven't got any to compare the colour so it would be great if someone could point me towards the right material sheets and template to cut it.

Oh, I might also look into some cover for the back pad, the small one that is meant to be placed behind the back pad. I'm missing that one too. So a template, dimensions or material tips would be great to have.

Thanks in advance gang!

Here's the plastic cover...



It has a diameter of 163mm with a foldable groove running across 44mm from the edge that gives you access to the battery.

These are the screws...



Typically "vintage" and probably not all that easy to source but you'll be able to find modern replacements easily.



I got a couple of repro guards cut using some old Italian acrylic I found on eBay. A bit of a lucky one-off...



Even though it lets loads of light through & has pretty ugly swirls it really looks the part when it's mounted...



Deedpoll, a member of this forum, cut the guards & planed the 5mm thickness down to 3mm. The curved edge is also rounded over, rather than having a Fender-style flat bevel. We agreed to keep the finish dull & I buffed them up to a decent shine using rubbing compound. All those swirly scratches actually made the guard look older. It's as accurate as I could get it, based on pictures I'd seen online.



You'll want to search for "dark red acrylic" - "translucent" - "tortoiseshell" - that sort of thing.

A lot of the pickguard material out there is either too translucent, too light or too brown so good luck with your search.
This stuff looks pretty decent but appears to be sold out. Maybe there's another manufacturer selling similar stuff?

I'll get you a PDF of the pick guard template as soon as I can.

blackradar wrote: ↑

Mon May 09, 2022 11:05 am

Oh, what about pickup surroundings? Same look and measurements.
Do you know where to get something similar?

Thanks.

PorkyPrimeCut wrote: ↑

Mon May 09, 2022 1:20 pm

[quote=blackradar post_id=<a href="tel:1724966">1724966</a> time=<a href="tel:1652123152">1652123152</a> user_id=30973]
Oh, what about pickup surroundings? Same look and measurements.
Do you know where to get something similar?

Thanks.

blackradar wrote: ↑

Mon May 09, 2022 1:31 pm

Would the colour make any difference in regards to the pickguard colour or template?

Thanks!

PorkyPrimeCut wrote: ↑

Mon May 09, 2022 11:13 pm

Are you US-based?

StewMac also sell stuff that's in a similar ballpark but maybe a little darker than the Rothko stuff.

....or there's this. Never seen it before.

...and another thing to consider is just buying some translucent acrylic, dark red but without a pattern, and adding texture to the back. Quite an experimental way of doing it so I guess it all depends how creative you're feeling.

blackradar wrote: ↑

Mon May 09, 2022 11:03 am

PorkyPrimeCut wrote: ↑

Sun May 08, 2022 7:43 am

blackradar wrote: ↑

Sat May 07, 2022 2:21 am

Hi all!
Wondering if somebody could drop an ultrasonic pickguard template and some material recommendations or links to find a good pickguard material for an ultrasonic in need. I haven't got any to compare the colour so it would be great if someone could point me towards the right material sheets and template to cut it.

Oh, I might also look into some cover for the back pad, the small one that is meant to be placed behind the back pad. I'm missing that one too. So a template, dimensions or material tips would be great to have.

Thanks in advance gang!

Here's the plastic cover...



It has a diameter of 163mm with a foldable groove running across 44mm from the edge that gives you access to the battery.

These are the screws...



Typically "vintage" and probably not all that easy to source but you'll be able to find modern replacements easily.



I got a couple of repro guards cut using some old Italian acrylic I found on eBay. A bit of a lucky one-off...



Even though it lets loads of light through & has pretty ugly swirls it really looks the part when it's mounted...



Deedpoll, a member of this forum, cut the guards & planed the 5mm thickness down to 3mm. The curved edge is also rounded over, rather than having a Fender-style flat bevel. We agreed to keep the finish dull & I buffed them up to a decent shine using rubbing compound. All those swirly scratches actually made the guard look older. It's as accurate as I could get it, based on pictures I'd seen online.



You'll want to search for "dark red acrylic" - "translucent" - "tortoiseshell" - that sort of thing.

A lot of the pickguard material out there is either too translucent, too light or too brown so good luck with your search.
This stuff looks pretty decent but appears to be sold out. Maybe there's another manufacturer selling similar stuff?

I'll get you a PDF of the pick guard template as soon as I can.

That's great, thanks. Looking froward to getting your template. Thanks!

What do you think about the https://www.rothkoandfrost.com/jeweller ... x3mm-p5127 suggestion? Would that get your blessing? Do you think that's close enough?

And how did Deedpoll cut it? Is it something that can be done at home? Or would I need professional tools? I mean for the rounded edges.

Thanks very much for your help!!!