Author Topic: scratchplate or no scratchplate? (Read 8927 times)

sambo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2006, 07:35:59 PM »

yer spose your right.... im not really going for a particular look... same as when i bought my bkp pup i wasnt really going for a particular tone- im still exploring ideas when it comes to anything to do with guitars so im just experimenting basically....(im only 15 you see...).

but the white does look cool so i may well go for that... thanks...

willo · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2006, 07:45:12 PM »

tortoiseshell on black jazzmasters looks cool too, especially with white binding and cream pickups.

But its only my opinion! Mess around with colour combinations and see what you like, thats most important! :D

sambo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2006, 10:53:16 PM »

thats probably exactly what ill do willo cheers mate...

PhilKing · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:17:22 PM »

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ok thanks beatle. i guess it would help a lot if i could see it with a scratchplate in real life or at least a picture of a real life one not done in paint lol.... im still undecided at the moment...

This is the Ebony LP Junior and the sunburst where you can see the shape better. The scratchplate is what Gibson used for years.

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oh just curious, thanks for letting me know. I've wanted some p90s for a while, so I was going to get a Jazzmaster, realised I couldn't afford it and started looking at the LP DC's, which seem to be relatively common, but I haven't seen a new melody maker anywhere.

Musicians Friend are doing the Juniors for $645.

willo · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2006, 04:24:54 PM »

cheers for the link Phil :D

sambo · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2006, 05:24:41 PM »

yer cheers for the pics phil...

just out of interest... what are the main differences between a junior and a melody maker???

Gochaz · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2006, 08:25:30 PM »

MOJO! Is the difference. I'm getting one in a week or so, should all go to plan.

Oh, and I'd stick a Les Paul Junior scratchplate on your Melody Maker.

PhilKing · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2006, 09:00:45 PM »

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just out of interest... what are the main differences between a junior and a melody maker???

The junior has a wraparound bridge tailpiece (you lose the tunamatic but pick up a lot of sustain), and it has a thicker body (or used to - I am not sure on the new one).

sambo · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2006, 10:40:28 PM »

ahh i see....

so gochaz which one has the mojo???? :?

The amazing Phil · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2006, 11:47:31 PM »

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Quote from: sambo
ok thanks guys.... willo i got it from coda music (they have a branch in luton) second hand for £350... not sure what they retail now though... why do you ask??? (mines in black btw not red...)

oh just curious, thanks for letting me know. I've wanted some p90s for a while, so I was going to get a Jazzmaster, realised I couldn't afford it and started looking at the LP DC's, which seem to be relatively common, but I haven't seen a new melody maker anywhere.

You know I'm not sure but I think jazzmaster pups aren't quite the same, they apparently sound thinner than soapbars. I'd go with the stripped down rod look too. But maybe powdercoated diamond plate would work? I know if I make the gold body that'll soon be spare into an esquire it's getting a black diamond plate pickguard.

sambo · « **Reply #25 on:** February 06, 2006, 08:24:03 AM »

kool a black one would look pretty good actually...

just thought tortoise shell would go nicely with mine because my pup is kind of browny/red/orangey kinda colour (because its so distressed) so the colours might match quite well

Gochaz · « **Reply #26 on:** February 06, 2006, 04:36:40 PM »

Well, personally I believe that the one with the mojo is the Junior, as it is the one I am buying. It's up to you of course. The junior is just a more traditional model, I prefer the look, the headstock size, the finish, etc.

sambo · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2006, 05:41:16 PM »

well i cant really judge which has mojo in terms of sound because ive never played a junior but im guessing all round the junior probably does have the edge on the MM. how much is the junior your getting i might get one as my next guitar... i just love p-90's soooooooo much!!!!