Large sample sizes (e.g., TB) generally lead to accurate results, and there's no reason to think that TB members differ with non-TB members w/r respect to sunburst opinions.
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Are burst finishes out?
- Thread starter Warpeg
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Large sample sizes (e.g., TB) generally lead to accurate results, and there's no reason to think that TB members differ with non-TB members w/r respect to sunburst opinions.
How green is my envy. That bass looks like a much-loved woman you've been married to for fifty years.
Wasn't a big fan of sunbursts, but back in 05', it was 2am, i had too much to drink. i clicked "buy".
I do like burst in general with other colors as others have posted...some beautiful finishes..7ender is slowly coming along with a few newer finishes on their contemporary line of Squiers they just released.
I do like burst in general with other colors as others have posted...some beautiful finishes..7ender is slowly coming along with a few newer finishes on their contemporary line of Squiers they just released.
Dude I've been wearing mainly flares/bells (even cord!) for 20+ years. Fashion shmashion it looks good, and I feel good.
It's probably dated. Some are definitely better than others. I'm definitely tired of it. But I also quite enjoy burst jobs when it has been done well.
I am also in the camp that would like to see more burst variety coming out of the Fender factories. Tobacco burst has had its 5/6 decades in the sun. That being said, I like tobacco burst more and more as it starts to "orange" or "yellow".
I am also in the camp that would like to see more burst variety coming out of the Fender factories. Tobacco burst has had its 5/6 decades in the sun. That being said, I like tobacco burst more and more as it starts to "orange" or "yellow".
Trends roll in and trends roll out.
Whatever is popular now is hardly a measure of what may be popular tomorrow.
Whatever is popular now is hardly a measure of what may be popular tomorrow.
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This is TalkBass. Everyone hates burst finishes. And Fenders. But probably over half own at least one burst finish Fender.
Personally, I'm not big on two-tone sunburst, but 3-tone with the red done nicely is always great in my eyes. Other colors, it really depends on the bass and color combos. I own none though, but that's more due to being broke and having no space for more basses (and not having the GAS for one either).
Personally, I'm not big on two-tone sunburst, but 3-tone with the red done nicely is always great in my eyes. Other colors, it really depends on the bass and color combos. I own none though, but that's more due to being broke and having no space for more basses (and not having the GAS for one either).
not for me...this is my #1 GAS and I wouldn't look twice at the plain Butterscotch or Vintage White version ...IMHO
devnulljp
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I've had a thirst for burst since I stumbled upon my first — built locally, inspired by the '58 LP pictured in The Guitar Handbook. Way too pretty
Digging any number of finishes today — not fussy at all. Love sonic blue and dakota red and woodiness generally, candy apple red, TV yellow and black. These are the shades I've grown to love, mostly by accident 
The burst story is a rich one — Gibson-style bursts have had an impact here. I was not initially keen but came to be more appreciative, as the history sunk in. Good examples today, made by any number of different factories, will often rise above those from earlier days — burst tops today are not necessarily made with an inferior grade whereas, once-upon-a-time, it would be much more likely. Maybe that's why bursts today have a bad rap. In this regard, price / range may be the best indication of what's under the hood. Don't knock 'em, tap 'em
Familiarity breeds contempt. The sunburst was pretty much the de facto standard for so many years that people wanted something different.
