NBD - First P

[SplinteredSkull]

I finally came to the Dark Side. I had no intention to buy it, but I was looking to trade in my pedalboard because I couldn't sell it. In the back of my mind I knew I wanted a P-bass on the cheap to try out and see if the tone worked for me. Came out with a mixed parts bass, Fender Jazz neck on a Squier 20th Anniversary P body. Love the neck, classic P bass thump which actually offers more versatility than expected by adjusting the tone knob. Completely unintentional, but it also matches my hot rod red MMIJ Jaguar

I do want to change the pickguard though, the white is too white for me. Cream maybe? Or brushed gold? (Poll) I might upgrade the pickups eventually too, but they sound pretty darn good as are.

 

[Camaro69]

Black or aged white pearloid would look nice

 

[Marko 1]

Nice bass, congrats.

Either of those would look nice.

Black would be an obvious choice. I think they have a redish tort that might look good, as well.

 

[sambass0124]

Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack

 

[Solar]

If you do gold, I feel like a tugbar and pickup covers are kinda a must.

Also, I think if you replaced the pickups in it you'd have one of the greatest basses ever!

 

[petrus61]

Other (mint green)

 

[Davo-LON]

Cream or pearloid will soften the white which is very contrasty with the red. Black will work but doesn't look as pleasant in my view. Tort will give a vintage vibe as the neck looks a 60's neck. In fact the neck and body don't really match. The body doesn't have much wear and the neck does. Pearloid will reduce the contrast and add a vintage note as well matching the neck.

Regards
Davo

 

[GeneralElectric]

Mint. Or Anodized aluminum.

 

[MasonMinor]

NO. TORT! Every P bass has to have TORT.

Just kidding, I cast my vote for brushed gold. I think it would look nice with the red.

 

[BeerSuds]

Other: Black/Red/Black 3 ply!

 

[stonewall]

Black

 

[dukeandrews]

Nice. I have gold on my red P also. Love it.

 

[Crusher47]

Congrats! Another vote for black pg

 

[Lee Kirkham]

With the matching headstock, I'd go with a mirrored pickguard.

 

[JimmyThunder]

Bright green pearloid!



wait, no, ew

 

[Norwegian Bass]

Dark Side??? You mean; you've seen The Light! Other; mint green.

 

[steamthief]

With the matching headstock, I'd go with a mirrored pickguard.

Beat me to it. On that particular bass, mirror finish would be rad.

 

[logicman69]

I'm partial to Black on a red P:

 

[Eminor3rd]

Black pearl

 

[Laklandfan]

If you're gigging the white will darken over time by itself, so not sure if spend 20$ bucks for cream/parchment.