Pickguard for Candy Apple Red with Rosewood?

[Andy_colassal]

white!

 

[Charles Farley]

Another vote for white pearloid.
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[Jeff K]

well... if you're not into tort, go white pearl... superb. Nice bass skip.

+1. White Pearloid looks good on red. But don't dismiss the brown tort too quickly. Here's a Sunset Orange Transparent I used to have with brown tort. I thought it looked real good; and I've seen them looking mighty fine on red basses as well!

 

[Mystic Michael]

This is my P, who's injured at the moment. She needs a Pickguard replacement, and I figured I might make it look its best.

I nearly exclusively use DR Blue Peacocks.

So far I'm thinking White Pearl.

Open to ALL suggestions

I'd stick with basic white. Or white pearl, if you really prefer. It's an elegant, classic look.

Definitely stay away from anything tasteless or gaudy. Less is more...

MM

 

[Hansel]

So Far I'm saying, white pearl.

The only two that are really tearing me up are the Gold Ano and the mint. But, I don't think wanna go vintage. My Main basses are this and now a Vintage Aria Pro ZZB. It's .. 23 years old now. Probably In time, after Bernie gets considerable scuffs and wear, I will put on mint, but for now I'd like to stay modern as far as the P Bass.

@ Jeff: It actually looks pretty sick, but then again, the metallic red is much darker than the sunset is it not?

@ MM : I see where you are coming from.

And also, I'm thinking of getting a replacement neck with pearloid blocks. Where could I go for that, warmoth? . This bass is a squier, by the way.

 

[nickn]

It took 13 posts for someone to finally say black!?!?

Black+CAR+RW = SEXY!

Throw on some DR Black Beauties too and call it a day.

 

[DanielleMuscato]

+1 to mint/aged. Check out this puppy, that I came *this* close to buying last time I was in NYC:

'66 P
Brian over at TheLowEnd.net has it now (it's for sale, too!)

 

[Jeff K]

So Far I'm saying, white pearl.


@ Jeff: It actually looks pretty sick, but then again, the metallic red is much darker than the sunset is it not?

Yes, the red is darker than the sunset orange. But I've seen the red/brown tort combo on other basses. While it might not sound like it would look good, I think it does. Surely somebody out there has a metallic red with tort. If so, please post a pic to prove I'm not (totally) crazy!

 

[playibanez]

i dont know if i posted yet.

but black would be cool.

 

[Hansel]

Yes, the red is darker than the sunset orange. But I've seen the red/brown tort combo on other basses. While it might not sound like it would look good, I think it does. Surely somebody out there has a metallic red with tort. If so, please post a pic to prove I'm not (totally) crazy!

Red tort is great,

 

[Mark Sacchetti]

Here is a custom BassLab Soul 5

 

[Richard89]

Mint green looks great with Candy Apple Red I think. White pearloid would also be nice. I guess most of the common pickguard colours would work, but change the knobs at least

 

[basadam]

Wine pearl from Jeannie Pickguards

 

[topcat2069]

If nobody's said it ...I will..... chrome or mirror

 

[Honk'n_down-low]

White Pearl

+1

 

[Arsenal_Fierce]

I'm tossing in another vote for white pearl.

 

[Hansel]

White Pearl it is!

UNLESS

someone can photoshop steve harris' Red mirror onto a CAR bass!!!

 

[MarkusBass]

Brown tort, red tort, 3-ply black