‘58 Roasted precision replica

[Ric Vice]

First choice for me is the Gold Anodized simply because it’s unique and blends well with your wood choice and finish
Second choice for me would be Tortoise Shell because it’s pretty and contrasts nicely with the wood grain and finish color
Third choice for me would be black, because although it looks great now, once scratch marks become visible black guards can get really ugly

still not gonna drill anything until I’ve searched for some woods to try and fabricate something

Good idea !

 

[Pep]

My choice would be one of 3.

1) Satin Black (no laminations)
2) Clear Smoked (slightly tinted) The grain shows through and the tint has just enough contrast to make a difference.
3) No pickguard

 

[Ostie]

I don’t like aluminum, and I usually like tort, but in this case, I vote for black.

 

[Swerve]

Tort for the George Porter Jr look. See my avatar.

 

[UNICORN BASS]

I voted black but naked would be a close 2nd. I attached a pic of a guard i made out of basswood ply for my cheap Jazz kit. It now has black screws and black tapes, much nicer.

 

[rmayer]

While I’ve always been a Tort guy (I think my ashes will be in a Tort Urn) I think the Black guard looks the best with this bass. Maybe if the Tort didn’t have the white layer?

Edit: Pickguardian.com has a solid Tort looking marble red guard. Here’s an example of it on a Fender.

 

[rmayer]

i voted "naked" (wait, that doesn't sound right...) because the it looks great to me without a pickguard, but black is my second choice.

Are we all going to have to go to sensitivity training classes now?

 

[DTF]

For now … went with the red lavaguard

8.5 lbs

 

[PNW Tony]

I like the black anodized a lot on mine. I think it'll look great on your darker finish, but if it were me, I'd go with no pickguard and a cavity cover first. If you like it, great. No unnecessary holes drilled. If you don't like it, then try a pickguard.

 

[DrBnz]

If I coulda gone without a pick guard, I would've done that. But I had holes already so I went with leather.
7.10 as shown. It's my #1 P-bass.

 

[DTF]

If I coulda gone without a pick guard, I would've done that. But I had holes already so I went with leather.
7.10 as shown. It's my #1 P-bass.

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Killer

 

[DTF]

I like the black anodized a lot on mine. I think it'll look great on your darker finish, but if it were me, I'd go with no pickguard and a cavity cover first. If you like it, great. No unnecessary holes drilled. If you don't like it, then try a pickguard.

Too late

 

[spiritbass]

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For now … went with the red lavaguard

8.5 lbs

That body was formed from a beautiful piece of ash. The tort totally rocks.

 

[PNW Tony]

Too late

No worries. That looks great!

 

[DTF]

No worries. That looks great!

I was trying to envision a control cover that didn’t look awkward , couldn’t , cut some wood , cut a pickguard , next time rear route , but this was an off the shelf body, I also play right by the neck and use the pickguard as a thumb rest

 

[DTF]

Done for now , looks ,plays and sounds excellent, ‘57 arcane pickups sound phenomenal, thanks for all the help and input , and thanks to the guys in the classifieds for selling me their parts

 

[Ricky Rioli]

It's amazing how alike the body and fb are, at just the right places

 

[DTF]

It's amazing how alike the body and fb are, at just the right places

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right?