discreet Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Would still love a red one of those I like them too, but would the Cabronita guard look good without the Cabronita pickup? Also, it looks like the standard 51P pickup is a bit nearer the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 So much better uncluttered by a pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 52 minutes ago, discreet said: I like them too, but would the Cabronita guard look good without the Cabronita pickup? Also, it looks like the standard 51P pickup is a bit nearer the neck. I like the full package. A two pickup version wouldn’t go amiss 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 14 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I like the full package. A two pickup version wouldn’t go amiss 😉 Well yes, but I'm wondering what a Cabronita guard would look like on a 54-type body with a 54-type pickup. Probably a bit weird, is my guess. I'm tending towards the standard white guard. I like the idea of no guard, but apparently the body looks too 'magnolia'. As someone has said previously. Four times. Even though that's not the colour stated on the tin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 It’s not magnolia, it’s buttercream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, songofthewind said: It’s not magnolia, it’s buttercream. Buttercream was the inspiration for it, after seeing this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 That’s larvely that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 The person who mentioned Magnolia should hang their head in shame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 minute ago, RandomBass said: The person who mentioned Magnolia should hang their head in shame... Yeah - clearly it’s “morning wheat glow.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) OK, having considered a no-guard look, I've decided to go completely the other way for a fully-dressed look. White guard, tug bar and 50s pickup cover. Thanks for the comments and opinions. Edited July 22, 2018 by discreet 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 You going to play thumb style with that tug bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Bridgehouse said: You going to play thumb style with that tug bar? Nope. It's entirely cosmetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Just now, discreet said: Nope. It's entirely cosmetic. Fashion victim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Fashion victim I just can't be bothered to do anything about the tug bar screw holes in the guard, which my OCD would not accept. So on it goes. Edited July 22, 2018 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, discreet said: I just can't be bothered to do anything about the tug bar screw holes in the guard, which my OCD would not accept. So on it goes. I’ve put blanking screws in one of mine - doesn’t look so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: I’ve put blanking screws in one of mine - doesn’t look so bad I'm just going to leave the bar on there - it doesn't get in the way and has a nice vintage look about it. Besides, I'm losing the will to live and might go for a little walk by the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, discreet said: I'm just going to leave the bar on there - it doesn't get in the way and has a nice vintage look about it. Besides, I'm losing the will to live and might go for a little walk by the river. I’m not sure this upgrading and modding lark is for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 2 hours ago, discreet said: OK, having considered a no-guard look, I've decided to go completely the other way for a fully-dressed look. White guard, tug bar and 50s pickup cover. Thanks for the comments and opinions. Looks ace, seriously chic. Me likey much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Tug bar? Sounds like some places I've been in Brighton 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 3 hours ago, discreet said: OK, having considered a no-guard look, I've decided to go completely the other way for a fully-dressed look. White guard, tug bar and 50s pickup cover. Thanks for the comments and opinions. Thankfully you've seen sense, pickguard all day long...don't even know why you asked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Mine has no pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Just now, karlfer said: Mine has no pickguard I was looking at that earlier. Isn't it a Dusty Bin signature?? Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 REALLY? ARE YOU SERIOUS? This is as bad as people that think the wood doesn't make any difference to the tone. Pickguard on the 51 totally flips up the sound. It messes with the resonance, this is why Sting's bass tech (Danny) removes them. (er... just joshing. When new, pickguard all the way. When beat up, n pickguard) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 minute ago, police squad said: This is as bad as people that think the wood doesn't make any difference to the tone... ...errm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Just now, discreet said: ...errm... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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