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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by The mind train, Jun 1, 2019.

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  1. Jun 1, 2019 #1
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    What colour pickguard would folks recommend to go on a sea foam green body?
     
  2. Jun 1, 2019 #2
    eastcoasteddie

    eastcoasteddie

    Mar 24, 2006
    Brooklyn, transplanted to NoVA
    Tort!
    ...for heaven’s sake...!!!
     
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  3. Jun 1, 2019 #3
    filmtex

    filmtex

    May 29, 2011
    8F08F6D3-5DA2-4D98-98FD-BCBADA200D45.jpeg I know it’s not Sea Foam, but I just picked this up a couple weeks ago, my first tort guard. Everybody comments on it. I like it. Tort for sure for you too
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2019 #4
    drTSTingray

    drTSTingray

    Apr 22, 2012
    England, United Kingdom
    I know you're possibly talking Fender but this demonstrates well enough..
    Black

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    Or white

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    and sorry tort lovers, but the old adage is red and green should never be seen (together)!!
     
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  5. Jun 1, 2019 #5
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    Thanks.
    Not Fender. Putting together a bass from old parts. Ibanez Blazer body and Squier jazz neck. Just considering spraying it sea foam as I like that colour
     
  6. Jun 1, 2019 #6
    drTSTingray

    drTSTingray

    Apr 22, 2012
    England, United Kingdom
    Ok - yeah it's a great colour - my EBMM is called Cruz teal but it almost matched a modern seafoam green Telecaster I've seen alongside it. Notice the black and white pg make the colour look slightly different.
     
  7. Jun 1, 2019 #7
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    The black above is sharp looking.
     
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  8. Jun 1, 2019 #8
    charlie monroe

    charlie monroe Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 14, 2011
    Buffalo, NY
    I’m pretty sure that the Blazer shipped with a 21 fret neck.

    Dry fit and measure up before you paint, because I suspect that you will have to move your bridge.

    Nice project.
     
  9. Jun 1, 2019 #9
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    Totally correct there. Although I think 21 feet is a bit long for a neck :D

    I've got it all measured up, will have to move the bridge back about 5 mm. Either that or shim the neck forward.:woot:
     
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  10. Jun 1, 2019 #10
    charlie monroe

    charlie monroe Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 14, 2011
    Buffalo, NY
    Check your quote. Autocorrect screwed me, but I got my stealth edit done in time ;):ninja:

    Also, are you lucky enough to have the original pickups?

    non-ninja edit: painting the headstock to match, I hope? :)
     
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  11. Jun 1, 2019 #11
    walking Bass

    walking Bass

    May 24, 2005
    Northern California
    Black or white. Tort is for accoustics with spruce tops (only).
     
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  12. Jun 1, 2019 #12
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    Sadly don't have original pickup, it came with a loaded pickguard which I think is original but not great condition. Another option is to put black carbon fibre lookalike vinyl on the pickguard.

    Pretty sure the pickup is off a Squier. Pots and cap look original as they are good quality. Going to use a Wilkinson bridge I have lying about.

    Headstock may well get sprayed too
     
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  13. Jun 1, 2019 #13
    HalfManHalfBass

    HalfManHalfBass

    Jan 21, 2003
    White pearloid.
     
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  14. Jun 1, 2019 #14
    guitarflinger

    guitarflinger Not all who wander are lost Supporting Member

    Oct 19, 2013
    Front Range, Colorado
    agree absolutely

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  15. Jun 1, 2019 #15
    AboutSweetSue

    AboutSweetSue Guest

    Sep 29, 2018
    Parchment.
     
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  16. Jun 1, 2019 #16
    west al

    west al Road Rex (ROAD KING) Supporting Member

    Mar 14, 2014
    "In this country town, where the laughter sounds"
    A white PG.
     
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  17. Jun 1, 2019 #17
    Floppystrings

    Floppystrings

    Apr 5, 2019
    T O R T
     
  18. Jun 1, 2019 #18
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    So far I'm leaning towards either 3 ply bwb or white pearloid.

    I have black, plain white and a brown tort from other projects. None would fit but good for colour comparisons against the green.
     
  19. Jun 1, 2019 #19
    DavC

    DavC

    May 17, 2005
    Tallmadge , Ohio
    aged white or black pearloid ... maybe abalone pearloid .?
     
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  20. Jun 1, 2019 #20
    The mind train

    The mind train

    Jul 15, 2018
    Abalone sounds good. Haven't seen one for sale though
     
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