American Special Build-Capri Orange OR Shoreline gold??

[NYCbassist]

Cheers;
I am building about 5 Basses. The 1st Project is a Fender American Special Precision. I am posting 2 Pictures and would like help deciding which one to go with. I realise that some may not like either but I really want to hear from those who like one or the other or both. Both Bodies are Made in Japan and Solid Alder. The neck is USA 2012 Fender. One is Capri Orange the other is Shoreline Gold.
Thanks for voting and comments.

[Nobody]

I like both... slightly favoring the gold.

[mjac28]

Originally Posted by Nobody

I like both... slightly favoring the gold.

+1

[NYCbassist]

Thanks gang 12 votes so far.

[Silver Blues]

Both are so nice! I'd favor the orange, though.

--Silvie

[landau roof]

Typically, I would say go for the gold, but I'm not feeling it with the maple neck.

[tastybasslines]

Orange for me, its got character, says fun and style to me...gold is a little gaudy IMO.

[M.R. Ogle]

Gold. The orange reminds me of the rack of "international" model Fenders I saw at Swing City Music in Collinsville, IL back in the day. Yuck!

[thedudebrah]

I voted for either. I like the gold but love the orange. Either way, you gotta do something other than that stark white guard.

[NYCbassist]

Originally Posted by thedudebrah

I voted for either. I like the gold but love the orange. Either way, you gotta do something other than that stark white guard.

Thanks, Pick guard colour suggestions are very welcome.

[Silver Blues]

IMO a BWB guard would look killer with that orange...

--Silvie

[Pet Sounds]

The gold is a more classic Fender color, FWIW. I never have cared for orange Fenders, but that's just me.

[NYCbassist]

Thanks for all the votes. I went with orange & I'm happy with the results. I got the Neck pocket trimmed as it was a bit tight. Minor trimming of the Scratch plate was needed to. I will post up pictures on Wednesday. This is the first of 4 Builds I am doing and I plan to sell them here on TB.

[Einherjar]

Orange with black pick guard. Halloween bass.

[two fingers]

Slap a gold guard on it, then you can have both!

[NYCbassist]

Originally Posted by two fingers

Slap a gold guard on it, then you can have both!

Definitely worth considering!

Originally Posted by Einherjar

Orange with black pick guard. Halloween bass.

That would look sweet.

I guess whoever buys it can Customise it or I can Offer to change it for them. I still gotta get strings on it and set it up. Then it's picture time. I want to keep the $$ low so someone gets a sweet bass without breaking the bank.

[Silver Blues]

Originally Posted by NYCbassist

I want to keep the $$ low so someone gets a sweet bass without breaking the bank.

How much you thinkin', boss?

--Silvie

[NYCbassist]

Originally Posted by Silver Blues

How much you thinkin', boss?

--Silvie

PM sent.

[Buskman]

I'm a fan of Shoreline Gold, but w/ a maple board the orange looks nicer (IMHO).

And a brown tort guard would look nice, too!

[Bert Slide]

Originally Posted by Buskman

I'm a fan of Shoreline Gold, but w/ a maple board the orange looks nicer (IMHO).

And a brown tort guard would look nice, too!

+1 First thing I thought too!