Help me choose between these two PLEASE

[Grand Wazoo]

[size=5][b]This one[/b] [/size]



[size=5][b]Or this one[/b] [/size]



The top one to me says ZZTop, it looks real vintage, the bottom one is also very nice but I am put off by it because it reminds me of that great big w#nker that goes by the name of Sting.

Which one would you get, please vote, oh and THANKS for the help.

[Musicman20]

Oh heck....personally I like both...cant go wrong, but im edging towards the sunburst.

[ezbass]

I reckon it's down to what is the most comfortable to play (after the tone that is, but you'd expect them to be pretty much the same), the 51 being slab and the 54 being contoured. Both are nice though, I wonder what the sunburst would like with the black p/g?

[tom1946]

Mine is Lake Placid Blue so I'd vote for that.

HTH.

[The Burpster]

Plain wood every time (as long as its nice wood which that is!)...!!!!!

[donut]

[quote name='ezbass' post='809525' date='Apr 17 2010, 04:15 PM']I reckon it's down to what is the most comfortable to play (after the tone that is, but you'd expect them to be pretty much the same), the 51 being slab and the 54 being contoured. Both are nice though, I wonder what the sunburst would like with the black p/g?[/quote]

Aren't they both the 51? I thought it came in both those colour schemes.

Anyway, I'd get the sunburst and change the pg out for a black one.

[Eight]

The sunburst is definitely nicer.

I *hate* that shape, but the burst appeases me a little.

[bcbass]

My choice

[Schnozzalee]

[quote name='donut' post='809567' date='Apr 17 2010, 04:58 PM']Aren't they both the 51? I thought it came in both those colour schemes.

Anyway, I'd get the sunburst and change the pg out for a black one.[/quote]

+1, although the butterscotch is very Skynyrd

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='donut' post='809567' date='Apr 17 2010, 04:58 PM']Aren't they both the 51? I thought it came in both those colour schemes.

Anyway, I'd get the sunburst and change the pg out for a black one.[/quote]

Yes you are right, I just didn't bother pointing it out as the issue is which to go for in terms of colour scheme, they are both slab body with no contour., both 51 reissues

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='Eight' post='809572' date='Apr 17 2010, 05:01 PM']The sunburst is definitely nicer.

I *hate* that shape, but the burst appeases me a little. [/quote]


*that shape* is exactly the same body shape as an ordinary Precision with a different pickguard, minus the body contour, if you mean the headstock shape, than it's a marmite thing, love it or hate it.

[cameltoe]

butterscotch all day long! How can you not?

[Eight]

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='809632' date='Apr 17 2010, 06:06 PM']*that shape* is exactly the same body shape as an ordinary Precision with a different pickguard, minus the body contour,[/quote]
Yes, I get that. So the silhouette might be fine. It is the contouring (or lack of) and pickguard shape that I don't like.

But then I know alot of people that do. All I was really saying is that to me, the sunburst makes it look more appealing.

[JTUK]

All things being equal...I'd go for the sunburst

[Clarky]

I have the butterscotch version - looks very retro with the chrome covers on (although they are a bit constricting if you are a pick player like me). Its got a nice semi-chunky neck profile and has a really deep punchy P sound. Nice bass. Good luck and I think you'll be happy which ever way you choose

[Al Heeley]

ZZ vs Sting. Tell me (please) you've already decided!

[arsenic]

Butterscotch every time......

Of course - if you can't find one when the time comes to buy, get the Sunburst and a good sander.

[Cat Burrito]

For me it could only ever be Butterscotch & you can always pimp it up a bit

[Grand Wazoo]

[color="#F4A460"][size=5][i][b]Butterscotch it is then, thanks for the help.[/b][/i][/size][/color]

[Grand Wazoo]

Fact is the sunburst is nice too but the Sting connection really puts a downer on it, in my book.

[basshead56]

Butterscotch is your only real choice-its a classic!

[Clarky]

This place seems to be selling at £499 (if they have stock), more than £100 cheaper than every other online dealer [url="http://www.musicwarehouse.co.uk/product.asp?cookiecheck=yes&numPageStartPosition=1&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=&PT_ID=144&P_ID=2074&image.x=8&image.y=2&image=prod"]http://www.musicwarehouse.co.uk/product.as...&image=prod[/url]

Edited April 17, 2010 by Clarky

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='ezbass' post='809525' date='Apr 17 2010, 04:15 PM']I reckon it's down to what is the most comfortable to play (after the tone that is, but you'd expect them to be pretty much the same), the 51 being slab and the 54 being contoured. Both are nice though, I wonder what the sunburst would like with the black p/g?[/quote]

[size=3][b]Here's one I've.... photoshopped earlier[/b][/size]




[b][size=4]it still..... Stings, get it? [/size][/b]

Edited April 17, 2010 by Grand Wazoo

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='Clarky' post='809905' date='Apr 17 2010, 10:33 PM']This place seems to be selling at £499 (if they have stock), more than £100 cheaper than every other online dealer [url="http://www.musicwarehouse.co.uk/product.asp?cookiecheck=yes&numPageStartPosition=1&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=&PT_ID=144&P_ID=2074&image.x=8&image.y=2&image=prod"]http://www.musicwarehouse.co.uk/product.as...&image=prod[/url][/quote]

Thanks for the link that is a pukka price, I'll have some of that! Done deal!

[donut]

[quote name='Clarky' post='809905' date='Apr 17 2010, 10:33 PM']This place seems to be selling at £499 (if they have stock), more than £100 cheaper than every other online dealer [url="http://www.musicwarehouse.co.uk/product.asp?cookiecheck=yes&numPageStartPosition=1&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=&PT_ID=144&P_ID=2074&image.x=8&image.y=2&image=prod"]http://www.musicwarehouse.co.uk/product.as...&image=prod[/url][/quote]

Damnit, you've just given me huge GAS for a sunburst one now!