FuNkShUi Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 So i have this on the way: I love the colour of the bass. But i dont know what to do with the pickguard. Any ideas/suggestions for colour? Quote
discreet Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 It's nearly there. I think cream would look very classy indeed. Whatever you do, don't give in to any pressure to fit a tort guard or I'll throw up over my keyboard! Quote
neepheid Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 I think white suits it, why not white pearl, just a little fancier than plain white but not too showy or ostentatious. Quote
theyellowcar Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1422876251' post='2677717'] I think white suits it, why not white pearl, just a little fancier than plain white but not too showy or ostentatious. [/quote] White pearl would look ace Quote
Mykesbass Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 3 ply Mint - that white is just a bit too white IMO (the blue is gorgeous though). Quote
discreet Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Good that no-one's mentioned the 'T'-word yet - but pearl of any sort is an abomination! Though I suppose it's OK if you want your bass to look like a tart's handbag. Quote
FuNkShUi Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1422877244' post='2677731'] that white is just a bit too white IMO [/quote] This is my thoughts on it. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1422878213' post='2677748'] Good that no-one's mentioned the 'T'-word yet - but pearl of any sort is an abomination! Though I suppose it's OK if you want your bass to look like a tart's handbag. [/quote] Hahaha get some leopard skin print on the strap and i'll be sorted! I was thinking mint or gold. Im not great at visualising things like that though Quote
Mykesbass Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1422878597' post='2677752'] This is my thoughts on it. [/quote] Few, glad to have not offended the OP Quote
Lw. Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 I think one of those gold aluminium ones could look good, though I don't actually like the feel of it when your thumb nail rubs against it. Quote
FuNkShUi Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 Haha no i'm not that easily offended! Quote
FuNkShUi Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 Does anyone on here still make them to order? Quote
M@23 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 I'd leave it as is! But, that's a boring answer, so i'll say mint. Quote
karlfer Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Despite what the arbiters of poor taste mumble about, the law is quite clear. In the UK, only 2 kinds of scratchplate are legal; Tort Gold anodised. Quote
darren Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) This is what I did. I liked the original white one but fancied a change. [Edit] I think I will change it out for a blue pearloid one this year. Kinda like a blue pino Edited February 2, 2015 by darren Quote
discreet Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1422884353' post='2677837'] Despite what the arbiters of poor taste mumble about... [/quote] Oh no - I didn't mumble. Actually gold anodized would work; mint or parchment would work, too. But cream looks really classy with any kind of blue bass and especially good with blue and maple - it would also impart a little vintage vibe to the [i]ensemble[/i]. Quote
FuNkShUi Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 Ooooooo it does look nice with that black one. Yeh Karlfer, im not a fan of tort either. I know i go against the trend on that front, but.......what can i say?!?! Think the Gold anodised is looking favorite. Anyone on here making them to fit now? Quote
kristinaelias Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Gold anodized! Would look even better than this - http://www.vintageandrare.com/uploads/products/31516/763625/original.jpg Edited February 2, 2015 by kristinaelias Quote
RhysP Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Black or an off white. I don't like tort guards either, but there is a Lake Placid Blue MIJ Precision for sale on here at the moment with a tort guard & I think it looks really nice. Edited February 2, 2015 by RhysP Quote
FuNkShUi Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 Im thinking black would look better with a rosewood board rather than maple. Im off to have a look in the Ads to find this lake placid blue with tort guard See if it changes my mind Quote
franzbassist Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 There can't be too many off the peg choices for a 5 string P, but if I had my choice I'd say mint green or possibly parchment on that lovely. Quote
Rumple Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 The anodised gold might look good [attachment=182760:gold.gif] Quote
RhysP Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1422890994' post='2677931'] Im thinking black would look better with a rosewood board rather than maple. Im off to have a look in the Ads to find this lake placid blue with tort guard See if it changes my mind [/quote] It's here if you've not found it yet: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/254519-fs-fender-japan-fsr-1962-precision-bass-reissue-old-lake-placid-blue/"]http://basschat.co.u...ke-placid-blue/[/url] I'm not usually a fan of rosewood fingerboards either but I just love the look of that bass. If I played more than a handful of days a year I'd have bought it. Edited February 2, 2015 by RhysP Quote
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