NickL Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I have a 3-color sunburst strat with a maple fretboard. I hate the parchment pickguards and want to go with something different. White pearl is a little too "loud" though and takes away from the beauty of the sunburst. Any suggestions on a nice color pickguard? I'm leaning towards black with black pup covers and knobs, or anodized gold. If you know of any good photo galleries on line that might offer ideas, let me know. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Personally, I think that the faded "mint" 'guards look the best with a three-color 'burst. Maybe that's too similar to the "parchment"? The gold-anodized aluminum 'guards are a cool match with the two-color 'bursts, a la some vintage Fender P-basses. Probably looks good with the three-color 'burst, too, I'm just really particular and opinionated! What about a figured-wood veneered 'guard? I've seen'em before. Or "black pearl", with the black covers and knobs? That would look sharp! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I think you should just spray paint the whole kit & kaboodle black. Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Originally posted by Now I REALLY like cardigans: "I think you should just spray paint the whole kit & kaboodle black." Yeah, but what about the guitar? Speakin' of such, that cardigan girl looks like she's hidin' a real nice kaboodle behind 'er... uhmn, I'm not even gonna finish typin' what came to my mind! "Mothers Against Dirty Ol' Men" would hang me, with a steel-wool cardigan! And, please forgive me for draggin' my feet on that song, Dak! (You know what I mean... ) Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I'd go with a black three ply pickguard and keep the white covers and knobs, unless this looks too SRV-ish to you. I personally like the contrasting colors. I've got a green pearloid pickguard that I'm not going to be able to use. I bought it for my black Rogue strat, but it won't fit. It will fit most mexican and american strats. PM me if you're interested. I just want to get my money back out of it. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Originally posted by bluestrat: I'd go with a black three ply pickguard and keep the white covers and knobs, unless this looks too SRV-ish to you. I personally like the contrasting colors. I second that. Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Sorry, but you're obsessing about the WRONG thing. Tell us about how you need new ideas for a song or something... It's about MUSIC. Not GEAR. guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Originally posted by guitplayer: Sorry, but you're obsessing about the WRONG thing. Tell us about how you need new ideas for a song or something... It's about MUSIC. Not GEAR. guitplayerCome on MAN! THINK about it! This is important shit! Ya gotta look cool when you're up in front of all those screaming female fans throwing money and under-garments your way! BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Originally posted by bluestrat: Originally posted by guitplayer: Sorry, but you're obsessing about the WRONG thing. Tell us about how you need new ideas for a song or something... It's about MUSIC. Not GEAR. guitplayerCome on MAN! THINK about it! This is important shit! Ya gotta look cool when you're up in front of all those screaming female fans throwing money and under-garments your way! True 'Dat! guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Go with the tortoise shell man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Originally posted by skye: "Go with the tortoise shell man."They throw tortoise shell undies?!? WOW! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alguit Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I'm going along with Caevan on this one-the mint green pickguard is just so nice with a sunburst finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timrocker Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Where can you get figured wood laminate pickguards? I haven't seen one since Stewart-McDonald stopped carrying them. And now I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Dog Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 White Yum, Yum! Eat em up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL Posted December 4, 2003 Author Share Posted December 4, 2003 Thanks for the feedback. Looks like a black pickguard is the winner. The contrasting knobs are also a good suggestion; I'm going to go with the aged white. The best suggestion though was the female undies and the "kit-and-caboodle" thrown my way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougsthang Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Originally posted by skye: Go with the tortoise shell man.Skye's got my vote as well...tortoise shell on sunburst looks just right. When I was with EMG pickups I came up with the Pro Series. It is Strat pick guards loaded with EMG pickups and tone controls. The Vince Gill Model had tortoise shell, it was cool to see him with it on his black Strat. overheard street personality on Venice Beach "Man, that Bullshit is Bulllshhittt...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Originally posted by dougsthang': Originally posted by skye: Go with the tortoise shell man.Skye's got my vote as well...tortoise shell on sunburst looks just right. When I was with EMG pickups I came up with the Pro Series. It is Strat pick guards loaded with EMG pickups and tone controls. The Vince Gill Model had tortoise shell, it was cool to see him with it on his black Strat.IMHO tortoise shell is the only pickguard that goes well with sunburst. White/parchment pup covers & knobs look good on this pickguard (although I do like chrome knobs on it as well.) Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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