Thanks for the reply.
Quote Originally Posted by McCreed View Post
Well that's a good alternative. Did you have the pickup in the bridge when you test fitted? You want to be sure you can get the same bridge position without having to alter the routing.
Yes the bridge was preloaded so I know that wont be an issue.

Quote Originally Posted by McCreed View Post
When you listed your intentions in your OP, I immediately presumed you would just customise the stock pickguard.
The way the pickup and cavity routing is in that model, you can easily make a standalone control plate out of the pickguard (or any material of your choosing).
If you go that route, we can help you through the methods of cutting, shaping, bevelling the pickguard material.
You could even make your own matching neck pickup ring. But I can see how a premade chrome one could look good on there as well.
I was not thinking of adapting the pickguard TBH but it has me thinking. Also noticed the control panel cavity was 32mm wide so need to get a 34mm control panel if I do go with an off the shelf alternative.

Thanks