Scratch plate engraving

[lawry]

Hi Guys (non gender-specific term of endearment),
Here's the story. I have just finished my first build and want to add a little something to it to make it unique. So I thought about getting the scratch plate engraved with the guitar's name. The same sort of engraving you see on name badges etc. Does anyone know where I could get this done? I have tried a couple of places around the town in which I live but haven't had any success so I'll probably have to send it away. The scratch plate is a 3 layer white/black/white type so cutting through the white to get a black contrast should look pretty good. Any suggestions?

Cheers

[pablopepper]

I would think your local key cutting/shoe repair place should be able to do it. Most around my area offer custom engraving on metal and glass and I'm sure they would give plastic a go.

[pablopepper]

Another idea would be a trophy store.

[lawry]

Never thought about a trophy shop. Good call. Thanks!

[goatis 1]

id maybe try a cabinet maker or some one that has a laminate cutter ( small router ) , or some one with a small CNC machine etc , the only reason i say this is because the standard etchers might not go through the white top layer of the scratch plate with out a bunch of effort

on a side note , the last time i was in my local masters ( if you call 50 km local =\\ lol )they had a dremel tool that actually had a flat steel base on it ( the whole thing was shaped kinda like a sander ) that i want to get to do stuff like this , and make inlaying easy , but theyre 150 a pop

[DanMade]

Check this thread out. http://pitbullguitars.com/?page_id=4...iewtopic&t=668

I had them make me an engraved trussrod cover. Excellent service, very quick.

[lawry]

Wow. Checked out their page and was really impressed. I'll have to get in touch with them because after seeing what can be done, I want one!
Thanks.