gary mac Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Fender Mex 50's Classic Player. I'm impressed with the quality and very happy with the spec. Not generally a fan of white pick guards but I actually quite like it against the Shoreline Gold. [url="https://flic.kr/p/XAgnJt"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/XAgkcK"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/XAgobv"][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Looks good. Mint green would be bangin' on that finish too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Nice. Shoreline Gold for the win. Edited August 17, 2017 by ezbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1502976326' post='3354807'] Looks good. Mint green would be bangin' on that finish too [/quote] I was thinking either that or parchment. Going to live with it, as is for a while though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbass Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Very nice,love that colour,even pick guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 That looks great - cool colour too. A refreshing change from the sunburst which all my fenders are! I like that sort of 50s maple neck look. V nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Any new strat day is a good day. That is a lovely combination. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks Gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42Hz Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Congrats. CP 50s are very nice. Especially for clean sounds and light dirt. Mine was very (VERY!) noisy when not touching the strings until I painted the cavities with conductive paint. Very worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 [quote name='42Hz' timestamp='1503143515' post='3356001'] Congrats. CP 50s are very nice. Especially for clean sounds and light dirt. Mine was very (VERY!) noisy when not touching the strings until I painted the cavities with conductive paint. Very worth the effort. [/quote] I've not noticed a problem with that yet, although so far, I've only played it at neighbour friendly volume in my lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42Hz Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1503146070' post='3356039'] I've not noticed a problem with that yet ...[/quote] I don't know if it is common and - truth to be said - I played it for 3 years before I overcame my laziness and got the work done. But worth it on my guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Some fenders do indeed suffer from poor shielding. easy fix if it bothers you though! Top looking axe btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Tasty. I loves me a Strat. Brown tort guard, mebbe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 [quote name='songofthewind' timestamp='1505940442' post='3375430'] Tasty. I loves me a Strat. Brown tort guard, mebbe? [/quote] I was considering a change of guard but actually a change of circumstance has led me to put it up for sale on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Just picked up an American Professional in Olympic White - it feels and sounds phenomenal but what colour pickguard should I change it to ? Thinking black or cream pearl or abalone or the crazy gold glass sparkle fender one ? Any thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Dark red or brown tort guard would be luvverly on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts