Best color ever?

[Mustang Surly]

I'm pretty partial to Ice Tea Burst.
Like so:

Used to lust for a Les Paul Gold Top: not any of approximations of that finish found on some other guitars/basses, but the specific way that Gibson does it. Then I had one for awhile and now I'm over them. Still think they're cool, but I'd rather see some wood grain: not crazy about opaque finishes.

 

[12BitSlab]

Given that I am color blind, I probably shouldn't comment. My wife still makes fun of the clothes I pick out. She claims they don't match, but they look fine to me.

 

[MEKer]

I guess I’m rather fond of trans red basses...
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If I ever buy another new bass it will definitely be trans red, unless it’s trans blue...

Fond of natural wood finishes too...

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gotta say that trans red is one handsome bass.....

 

[MEKer]

I'm pretty partial to Ice Tea Burst.
Like so:

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Used to lust for a Les Paul Gold Top: not any of approximations of that finish found on some other guitars/basses, but the specific way that Gibson does it. Then I had one for awhile and now I'm over them. Still think they're cool, but I'd rather see some wood grain: not crazy about opaque finishes.

I like

 

[mongo2]

Transparent blonde is my favorite on a bass.

However, I default to black or natural if blonde is not an available color.

My favorite color is colbalt blue such as found in old glassware/bottles but I don't like it on an instrument.

 

[mojomike001]

My color preference changes by the day which is partly why I have too many damn basses. I love gold, trans white blond, seafoam green, sonic blue, and yet I also have many sunbursts, a couple of blacks, a couple of yellows, some reds, etc. There's no end...

 

[Flacco]

It has the American special neck on it but it is an FSR. Instead of the gloss finish it has a satin Nitro finish. I don't think mine has the greasebucket tone circuit.

Does yours have a gloss finish ?

Nope it’s just matte or no finish. I’ve never seen anyone in my town have a special P or seen anyone else who plays one. I got little hands so I appreciate the tapered neck and the grease bucket circuit is a cool touch. That bass always gets a compliment on its color though!

 

[bdplaid]

This 'un:

 

[MCalasans]

Steve Harris' Royal Blue

 

[40Hz]

The Gunmetal Blue on the MIJ Aerodyne is my favorite color. A thing of true beauty. YMMV :

 

[Groundloop99]

...... or you could just use them all....

 

[tubedude]

Antigua

 

[leamdav]

I really think any of the burst colors where you can see the wood grain underneath are the best. They are just classy and refined looking. The Violin Burst on some of the Fenders just looks ridiculously good to me.

 

[mysterian]

Burgundy Mist Metallic

 

[mysterian]

Hmm, while LPB is classy,

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And CAR is eye-catching,

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Burgundy Mist is both,


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So that gets my vote!

Burgundy Mist !!!

 

[Doug4321]

Red!

However I have a classic sunburst rosewood tort j bass. Which is great. A bass should be dark.
Transparent colors where you see the wood grain are great.
I used to have a transparent red Aria.
The candy apple Fender is great too but has to have a rosewood fingerboard and a black pickguard.

 

[Midak]

The candy apple Fender is great too but has to have a rosewood fingerboard and a black pickguard.

Tort, tort, tort!

 

[bigtone23]

I will argue that black is the best color. It never gets old or goes through fashionable trends, matches everything and is not out of place in formal or casual settings.

 

[bassdude51]

Black. Or, blond.

 

[Gigmaster]

For me, any color is fine....as long as it is red.

Candy-apple red.
It looks great on almost any bass, & it absolutely refuses to blend into the background.
Be seen and be heard!

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