Grant Erwin wrote:

daniel peterman wrote:

That's gonna be one very rough on the wrists pickguard. They are smooth
for a reason. I know he wanted that industrial look but I doubt he will
be back for any more.


Well, it is a bass guitar, and he plays mostly with his fingertips. Not exactly
the heel of the hand on the pickguard while he flails with a pick like a lead
player. We'll see. It does look cool, that's for sure. The guys play pretty much
power metal (think Slayer, Judas Priest, Scorpions) and they're trying to stand
out amongst a bunch of pretty talented teen bands in the Seattle area. Their Web
site is outdated but you can get an idea: http://www.diebyday.com -- that's my
son in the middle with a Gibson Flying V.

Grant

If they do indeed find the diamond plate is tough on the wrists,
consider using the Mirror Coat epoxy
(http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4140) to encapsulate the
diamond plate and provide a smooth surface while still giving the proper
diamond plate effect.

Pete C.