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This is an interesting thread for me, as I just dropped off my 1960 P bass at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, where it was looked over and verified as an all original body, but with a later/aftermarket tort pickguard. Restorative repair work is getting underway, and once that's done, I'd like to think about cosmetics a bit.
That aftermarket pickguard frees me up to think about replacing it, since it's not in good shape by any measure, and also, the bass is in a rather dire need of a quality refinish. So I shan't ask here and risk threadjacking, but will instead look with intrigue at the various combos posted.
That aftermarket pickguard frees me up to think about replacing it, since it's not in good shape by any measure, and also, the bass is in a rather dire need of a quality refinish. So I shan't ask here and risk threadjacking, but will instead look with intrigue at the various combos posted.
Great choices - and score on the original green guard! Kudos on the rescue. Well worth it. I love the Burgundy Mist myself (had an original '65 Jazz with matching headstock). The Teal Green Metallic is scarce and a personal favorite but I don't think it was available that early and you already have green covered - same with Sherwood Green (though period correct) and the different blues like Ice Blue Metallic (also later, I think) once they start to yellow. Otherwise, Charcoal Frost or Inca Silver as others have mentioned are terrific choices.
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i remember (and appreciated) you posting that in another thread but i can’t help suggesting it every time nonetheless
I’d second Inca Silver.
I’m aware* of a ‘62 Precision that is original apart from a bad refinish/tuners/pick guard swap. It’s a nice playing/sounding bass. Periodically I’m tempted to buy it and fix it up in Inca Silver. But then I chicken out and just stick with my faithful old ‘75.
Best wishes and enjoy!
*for sale at an slightly optimistic price.
I’m aware* of a ‘62 Precision that is original apart from a bad refinish/tuners/pick guard swap. It’s a nice playing/sounding bass. Periodically I’m tempted to buy it and fix it up in Inca Silver. But then I chicken out and just stick with my faithful old ‘75.
Best wishes and enjoy!
*for sale at an slightly optimistic price.
Won’t it lose value when you refinish it? I’m a fan of natural vintage relic look and would never refinish a vintage instrument myself. That said, go sonic blue if you’re going through with it!
I think it's been said but Candy Apple Red. I redid a musicmaster in that and love it! Keeps some of the vintage red around but adds a little metallic quality to the bass.
I’ll never understand why someone would ask someone else what color their instrument should be.
It looks like the original finish doesn't exist anymore so it's the perfect instrument for a good refinish.
"Whatever you do, please have the stones to that headstock as-is. Everyone and their mom has a matching headstock these days... but Fender custom colors (especially if you can find someone to do an aged version) will look particularly nice with all that original hardware and a gorgeous honey headstock."
^^^^^^This^^^^^^^
What a great problem to have!
Shoreline for me.
^^^^^^This^^^^^^^
What a great problem to have!
Shoreline for me.
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