Kex Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Have an American Precision Bass in black (rosewood neck) at the moment it has the original white pick-guard fitted, have never been sure about it and am thinking of changing it for a black three ply one. I know Fender did / does that Roger Waters Mexican made version, though that also got black hardware and a maple neck but i have no intention in changing anything else, in fact pretty sure RW's bass was not totally black ! Any thought welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 [url="https://flic.kr/p/FBFMGn"][/url] For me it has to be black. Here's my latest one, it started life with a white guard but to me, looks so much better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kex Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Wow, not seen the helium version before :-) Seriously, that does look great, but cant help wondering if its also because of that lovely maple neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 None of the above. Tort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 black, black, maple. very 1970s. I had a 79 like that. superb colour scheme. Black, black, rosewood, also very classy. Do it and post pictures please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1462296526' post='3041904'] None of the above. Tort! [/quote] That, I'm fairly sure, is my Mex Precision. If so, that scratchplate was replaced with a black one within a month of me buying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Not a P but close enough to say black: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Also the nice Sterling SUB Ray I got recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kex Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Did wonder about tortoiseshel myself but ........think I will go with black. Will take some photos when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kex Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1462297619' post='3041919'] Also the nice Sterling SUB Ray I got recently. [/quote] Played one a bit like that in PMT Cardiff last Saturday, actually went to try a Rickenbacker as amazingly I had never played one. Actually disliked it (the Ric that was) ned was just weird and it all felt a bit cheap (which it was far from), so bloke handed me the Musicman, identical looking to yours. Was really impressed, I would go as far as to say it played as well as my Alembic and tonal range was amazing. On the down side pretty sure the pickguard wont fit a Precision :-) Edited May 3, 2016 by Kex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 With a maple neck, black/black. With rosewood, black/tort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1462294280' post='3041872'] [url="https://flic.kr/p/FBFMGn"][/url] For me it has to be black. Here's my latest one, it started life with a white guard but to me, looks so much better now. [/quote] I need one like that, it'll match my Jazz bass! [attachment=218508:20160331_172906_resized.jpg Edited May 3, 2016 by FinnDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCYPbass Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1462296526' post='3041904'] None of the above. Tort! [/quote] This ^ Or this anodized gold Edited May 3, 2016 by GCYPbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Why not a plate to match the fretboard? Dark brown??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) I vote... Black pearloid I know the picture is lousy but you get the idea Edited May 4, 2016 by markdavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kex Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Black pearloid is a new one on me, also had not thought of matching the freatboard.... lots to ponder on :-)[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Black on Black looks great. I might be a little bias though [URL=http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/MrBen_101/media/stuff/jag-blackonblack_zpsgiiyufrn.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m564/MrBen_101/stuff/jag-blackonblack_zpsgiiyufrn.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kex Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Have to admit I do like the simplicity of black on black, and can see it works well with rosewood now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Black. No question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kex Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1462378329' post='3042548'] Black. No question [/quote] Oh for a maple neck, that looks perfect, nicely aged etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 [quote name='Kex' timestamp='1462377581' post='3042541'] Have to admit I do like the simplicity of black on black, and can see it works well with rosewood now [/quote] Yeah - I think my Jag looks great black on black with the white layer in the pickguard. Though I think it would look even better if it had a black headstock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I must say, I prefer black definitely if with maple board, but still nice with rosewood. Tort looks superb on black too, esp with rosewood board So black or tort, but definitely not white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Imo white is only an acceptable pickguard cover if the bass is all white , white pickguards on black basses just remind me of cheap starter basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1462396539' post='3042796'] Imo white is only an acceptable pickguard cover if the bass is all white , white pickguards on black basses just remind me of cheap starter basses [/quote] Entirely agree. My US Precision had a white scratchplate, I wouldn't take it home until the shop had put a black one on for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1462299552' post='3041949'] With a maple neck, black/black. With rosewood, black/tort. [/quote] This. I always think black/black with rosewood can look a nit drab. That said, I have no issue with white/black with rosewood, particularly if the covers are still on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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