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04-14-2012, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by InLeoWeTrust  I took delivery of a JPM AmStd Precision yesterday - maple 'board, just like the one in the OP's post. For those interested, be aware that the pickguards on the 2012s are "mint green" and I'm not digging the combination. For me "mint green" pickguards are a '60s visual cue, and that means rosewood 'board - the maple just looks wrong. So, it's probably going back, but I'm not sure if I'll get a JPM with a rosewood 'board, or another color. Thinking maybe Candy Cola or Charcoal Frost. ??? Sure wish I could get Shoreline Gold. . . | Maybe a parchment pickguard would look better. Not as bright as white and I think the slight cream colour would compliment the jade a bit more. Just a thought.
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04-14-2012, 05:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon | | | In the light they look like a MIM fendr color , sage green that was discontinued close to 10 years ago. I like it. |
04-14-2012, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by InLeoWeTrust For those interested, be aware that the pickguards on the 2012s are "mint green" and I'm not digging the combination. | Hmmm. IMO, a mint green guard is the perfect choice for the Jade Pearl Metallic. I like it...
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04-14-2012, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cataract This I know.. and I am thankful; if it WERE nitro, I would have to buy one.
Already got my poly P, GASing for a nitro finish!!  | Road Worn. 
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04-15-2012, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff K Hmmm. IMO, a mint green guard is the perfect choice for the Jade Pearl Metallic. I like it... | I agree!!! I just ordered one!!!  |
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04-15-2012, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by InLeoWeTrust I took delivery of a JPM AmStd Precision yesterday - maple 'board, just like the one in the OP's post. For those interested, be aware that the pickguards on the 2012s are "mint green" and I'm not digging the combination. For me "mint green" pickguards are a '60s visual cue, and that means rosewood 'board - the maple just looks wrong. So, it's probably going back, but I'm not sure if I'll get a JPM with a rosewood 'board, or another color. Thinking maybe Candy Cola or Charcoal Frost. ??? Sure wish I could get Shoreline Gold. . . | Wouldn't the easiest and cheapest solution be to change the pickguard?
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04-15-2012, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 4andnomore Love the color, but poly? Really? | While I have a slight preference towards nitro, after playing tons of both I can say that there is no real reason to use nitro instead of poly and probably a bunch of reason why you should use poly.
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04-15-2012, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by InLeoWeTrust I took delivery of a JPM AmStd Precision yesterday - maple 'board, just like the one in the OP's post. For those interested, be aware that the pickguards on the 2012s are "mint green" and I'm not digging the combination. For me "mint green" pickguards are a '60s visual cue, and that means rosewood 'board - the maple just looks wrong. So, it's probably going back, but I'm not sure if I'll get a JPM with a rosewood 'board, or another color. Thinking maybe Candy Cola or Charcoal Frost. ??? Sure wish I could get Shoreline Gold. . . | Needs pics! |
04-15-2012, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by InLeoWeTrust I took delivery of a JPM AmStd Precision yesterday - maple 'board, just like the one in the OP's post. For those interested, be aware that the pickguards on the 2012s are "mint green" and I'm not digging the combination. For me "mint green" pickguards are a '60s visual cue, and that means rosewood 'board - the maple just looks wrong. So, it's probably going back, but I'm not sure if I'll get a JPM with a rosewood 'board, or another color. Thinking maybe Candy Cola or Charcoal Frost. ??? Sure wish I could get Shoreline Gold. . . | Interesting. Someone else mentioned yesterday that the new AS instruments have Mint Green pickguards (ilo Parchment from the last series). Fender did not mention that in their announcement statements, and do not mention it on their website, either. If they were looking to differentiate the new instruments from the last series, they are dropping the ball.
I agree, Mint Green would not be my color of choice for some colors, either. It would look great on an Olympic White instrument, IMHO, but they have tort on those.
I know what I would like a Mint Green pickguard on.....Sonic Blue or Surf Green. I can dream......
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04-15-2012, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by The Birdman I agree, Mint Green would not be my color of choice for some colors, either. It would look great on an Olympic White instrument, IMHO, but they have tort on those. | Not a bass, but here's an example of how it would look on a white instrument. This is a '57 Reissue Strat that originally had a single-ply white p/g which I swapped out with a mint green.  
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04-15-2012, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff K Not a bass, but here's an example of how it would look on a white instrument. This is a '57 Reissue Strat that originally had a single-ply white p/g which I swapped out with a mint green. | Thanks. I am a guitar player as well; I used to have a couple of white Strats that I put mint green pickguards on, and they looked just as nice as your Strat!
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04-15-2012, 12:01 PM
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I've been planning a Jaguar project for some time. I even played with the " Dressing Room" over at the Offset Guitars site.
I was looking for a JADE-like finish. Now I've found the colour I've been dreaming of and it is even called "Jade".
MMmmm ...
A Jade Pearl Jaguar with Gold Hardware and a few Mayan Mods... 
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04-15-2012, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SolarMan Anyone get a bass with the new Jade Pearl Metallic?
I'm really Gassing for this new color with Maple fretboard: 
Wondering how it looks up close and personal |
Man,that color is the same as my "once upon a time" mid-80's charcoal gray J-Bass Special. It's turned to a greenish-colored hue (very similar to the pic above) over the years. Looks nice with that maple 'board. |
04-15-2012, 12:17 PM
| | | | I've seen the JPM at GC and I'd say it's more like Inca Silver than Sage Green, or maybe kind of a hybrid. It's quite nice, but I, too, would like to see Fender return to more classic colors. |
04-15-2012, 12:24 PM
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Nah, I prefer the discontinued blizzard pearl color.
my '08 BP am.std. jazz bass:    |
04-15-2012, 01:46 PM
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04-15-2012, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Flaked Beans Nah, I prefer the discontinued blizzard pearl color.
my '08 BP am.std. jazz bass: | I have that same bass (also an '08); but I put a black p/g on it. Don't have any pics of it wearing the black though. 
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04-15-2012, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff K I have that same bass (also an '08); but I put a black p/g on it. Don't have any pics of it wearing the black though. | Yeah, awesome!
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