BASainty Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Picked up my 2nd bass of the day last night. A Squire Vintage Modified Jazz 5 string in a custom Burgundy Mist relic finish. First things first it looks stunning! A very unique colour and love the relicing. Definitely going to stand out when on stage with my band. As with the VM P 5er I picked up earlier in the day I cant get over how well they feel to play. The neck is very comfortable and is easily on par with the TRB II 5 I owned. Sound wise it has that typical jazz sound. Plenty of mid bark and low end oomph that will cut through very nicely in a mix. Overall I'm very pleased and I cant wait to take both the P and the Jazz to the gig later on this week! Pictures! [url="http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/basainty/media/Basses/WP_20151006_08_03_53_Pro_zpsdaipcbhv.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/basainty/media/Basses/WP_20151006_08_04_34_Pro_zpsr2xjjpwz.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Very nice! Although I'd probably switch the pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASainty Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1444118863' post='2880355'] Very nice! Although I'd probably switch the pickguard. [/quote] I was thinking black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='4StringFortress' timestamp='1444120337' post='2880377'] I was thinking black? [/quote] That would be my first choice, to match the blocks and binding Edited October 6, 2015 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1444118863' post='2880355'] I'd probably switch the pickguard. [/quote] [quote name='4StringFortress' timestamp='1444120337' post='2880377'] I was thinking black? [/quote] No, not Black! Mint, Parchment or Cream. And swap out the neck for dotted rosewood. Seriously though, nice bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1444122003' post='2880391'] No, not Black! Mint, Parchment or Cream. And swap out the neck for dotted rosewood. [/quote] And change the body for a white P body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1444122848' post='2880401'] And change the body for a white P body? [/quote] Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 How about some nice tort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Really nice looking bass Yes, very distinctive colour. I think I'd leave the pickguard alone White contrasts nicely with the pink body of the bass Squier VM's are great quality for the money Hmm, second thoughts - maybe a red tort pickguard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1444125184' post='2880423'] How about some nice tort? [/quote] [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1444125295' post='2880425'] Hmm, second thoughts - maybe a red tort pickguard? [/quote] GET OUT!! Edited October 6, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASainty Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'm thinking maybe even a colour pickguard that matches the maple fretboard. What colour would that be classed as? (please don't say maple coloured!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 [quote name='4StringFortress' timestamp='1444125715' post='2880431'] I'm thinking maybe even a colour pickguard that matches the maple fretboard. [/quote] You know... sometimes the best solution is to just do nothing and leave things as they are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASainty Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1444125804' post='2880434'] You know... sometimes the best solution is to just do nothing and leave things as they are... [/quote] I know and I do love it how it is anyway. But I do like to experiment as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='4StringFortress' timestamp='1444132302' post='2880504'] I know and I do love it how it is anyway. But I do like to experiment as well! [/quote] I know what you mean, but some combinations are just classic; Like the maple board and black block inlays on that very neck, or Rosewood fretboard with pearl blocks.... For me, that colour pink and white guard look great - it's a nice contrast and classic look, but striking at the same time You could try some experimenting in Photoshop? Take a straight on view of the body and change the pickguard by overlaying photos from pickguard manufacturers website? Worth a try? Cheers again Edited October 6, 2015 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASainty Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1444136623' post='2880557'] I know what you mean, but some combinations are just classic; Like the maple board and black block inlays on that very neck, or Rosewood fretboard with pearl blocks.... For me, that colour pink and white guard look great - it's a nice contrast and classic look, but striking at the same time You could try some experimenting in Photoshop? Take a straight on view of the body and change the pickguard by overlaying photos from pickguard manufacturers website? Worth a try? Cheers again [/quote] Good idea! Never thought of that plus will save me a tonne of money buying pickguards lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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