Best looking?

[f.c.geil]

No offense, but what does it matter what we think? What matters is whether or not you like the way it looks, and like the way it plays.

[My $.02] Personally, I like all the covers on, but I can't play the darn thing with them there, I move my hand around too much to change the sound as I feel the need.[/$.02]

 

[fuzzy beard]

I knew what I was going to do when I ordered the covers. Just thought this would be fun! Breaks up the what bass is best for metal monotony.LOL

 

[fuzzy beard]

I do have to say carrots is running very strong !

 

[rtslinger]

I like the F cover only it gives it class

 

[spiritbass]

I'd leave it naked, but it's not my bass or choice.

 

[fuzzy beard]

Bump

 

[SwagAttack]

I would say no covers, not because I don't like them, but it seems off. I think the stang body is too small, and the covers are just too much metal. It clashes with the black and the sunburst which look great standing alone. Although if you were going to add covers no matter what, go with both.

 

[Mirios]

IMO, either no tin or all the tin looks the best, provided that it's on there straight.

My opinion as well. I think it looks best with both guards on, but I would say it's only worth it if it doesn't interfere with your playing.

 

[sloppy_phil]

to me it looks best with all the covers. But the truth is I would never set up a bass like that; it would completely get in the way when I'm trying to play. But, you only asked about looks, so there is that.

 

[mellowinman]

I don't think there's any question that Fender basses look best as Fender originally designed them: with the covers!

However, there's a reason you don't see them set up like that much. A lot of players find them to be a PITA for various reasons. I don't have any covers for mine, and I'm totally weird, so I will probably order them for one of the basses, just to see how I like it.

Of course, if I do that, I now have holes to fill.

But such is life, I suppose.

 

[danomite64]

I don't think there's any question that Fender basses look best as Fender originally designed them: with the covers!

Oh, I disagree completely, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. On top of that, the Fender Mustang was originally designed with no covers, and I'm pretty sure no Mustang ever left their factory with covers on.

 

[gigslut]

Is #3 a different bass, or is it just the lighting? I like that tobacco burst look, but with the ashtray over the bridge only as in #2.

 

[SBsoundguy]

How about trying the ashtray only over the P?