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Ongoing build, pickguard opinions

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Cat_Died, Jun 12, 2019.

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Pickguard

  1. Brown tort

    14 vote(s)
    35.9%

  2. B/W/B

    18 vote(s)
    46.2%

  3. Other

    9 vote(s)
    23.1%
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  1. Jun 12, 2019 #1
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    20190510_191345.jpg I've had a build project going for the last couple years out of a DIY jazz bass kit. I'm getting close to final assembly, and was just looking for some input on pickguard choice. It currently has an 1/8 inch birch plywood pickguard that I've custom-built, and probably need to have a more permanent one custom built. The finish is going to be a heavy relic seafoam over a tobacco Burst both probably poorly done, I want to do either a black pickguard or tortoiseshell probably Brown. It's kind of a mutt between a lot of different instruments. Obviously has a reverse tele headstock, jazz bass body with a single musicman pickup, and the pickguard is shaped after a 72 tele bass blended with a sort of thinline telecaster. Let me know what you think, if you like it, or if you think it's an abomination. Bring the hate. Haha.
     
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  2. Jun 12, 2019 #2
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    Pretty much all hardware is Hipshot, an electronics are Seymour Duncan, for any who are curious.
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2019 #3
    Plake

    Plake Supporting Member

    Dec 20, 2010
    If there are no routes under the p/g...none. Nice build! :bassist:
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2019 #4
    jd56hawk

    jd56hawk

    Sep 12, 2011
    The Garden State
    This is one of the times tort works, especially if you're going with that shape.
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2019 #5
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    Big ole control cavity down there. Thanks for the input!
     
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  6. Jun 12, 2019 #6
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    Yeah, the pickguard is what the build was sort of brainstormed around.
     
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  7. Jun 12, 2019 #7
    Hank Scorpio

    Hank Scorpio

    Jul 1, 2013
    United Kingdom
    I'd probably go for brown tort, but it's hard to say without seeing how the finish comes out. Hard to visualise a relic over burst, for me anyway.

    I would just like to say, this is a phenomenally good looking instrument. Tele head, Jazz body, sweet spot humbucker and that pickguard? I'd play one all day long.
     
  8. Jun 12, 2019 #8
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    It'll look something to this effect images (1).jpeg , but with less blue tint to it. Maybe maybe closer to surf green? I'll definitely be posting pictures in here to update as the progress comes along. Your praise has me feeling all warm and fuzzy. Much appreciation!
     
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  9. Jun 12, 2019 #9
    JohnArnson

    JohnArnson

    May 28, 2019
    I'd probably throw a dark red pickguard on it with a white or black edge, perhaps with a slightly orange hue since there is some blue in the color of the body too.

    Red is the complimentary color to green, it'll look great.

    Personal detest tortoise in ever form and shape, so a big no to that, that'll ruin the look of any instrument completely in my opinion.
     
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  10. Jun 12, 2019 #10
    jd56hawk

    jd56hawk

    Sep 12, 2011
    The Garden State
    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Jun 12, 2019 #11
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    The color on the left is pretty much spot on for my vision.
     
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  12. Jun 12, 2019 #12
    jd56hawk

    jd56hawk

    Sep 12, 2011
    The Garden State
    The tort almost matches the finish underneath.
    That's a decent relic right there.
    Hopefully, yours comes out as nice.
     
  13. Jun 12, 2019 #13
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    I'm hoping so as well. It's my first go at a full custom. I tried my hand at The relic before and I didn't go quite as planned, but we're going to find out. Haha
     
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  14. Jun 12, 2019 #14
    mikewalker

    mikewalker Supporting Member

    Jul 30, 2017
    Canada, Eh!
    Gonna make it a Daphne Blue? (my favorite color...)

    PS: I also think the Jazz body / reverse tele headstock is a winning combination :thumbsup::thumbsup:

    ( see below...) :)

    20190428_010713.jpg
     
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  15. Jun 12, 2019 #15
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    The boys in ZZ Top got it right with the reverse tele headstock! The swirl on that jazz in the middle is wild.
     
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  16. Jun 12, 2019 #16
    MotorCityMinion

    MotorCityMinion

    Jun 15, 2017
    No tort. While your asking, that washed out black you have on the Birchwood already looks the part, like faded jeans. And, while your asking, play that bass for sometime without a finish, then hit with some tung oil to preserve the natural grime. Soak the hardware in an acid bath, re-route that e string and you're done.
     
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  17. Jun 12, 2019 #17
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    I knew that E string comet was coming eventually. Haha. I sorted that out pretty quick and it hurts me to look at. I would definitely love to keep that natural look but the Bondo filling the jazz Bass pickup holes doesn't look too great. As for the pickguard that washed out black also doesn't really look good on top of the burst I put on it we'll see once I get the seafoam color on top.
     
  18. Jun 12, 2019 #18
    bassrique

    bassrique

    Nov 27, 2007
    Florida / New York
    +1 on the dark red. Maybe brick.
     
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  19. Jun 12, 2019 #19
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    Love the concept! It's a great mix of new and traditional.

    With that color, I would have to go brown tort. I sorta dig it as is though! I would oil it down and let it eat. :D
     
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  20. Jun 12, 2019 #20
    Cat_Died

    Cat_Died

    Jun 10, 2019
    Yeah, I'm a big fan of the way it is now, however the Bondo filling the holes of the old jazz bass pickup routes bothers me. I've got to say I've definitely leaning towards brown tort!
     
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