For graduation this year, my parents plan on buying me a bass and I have a Fender Precision on my mind. Problem is, I'm that one super picky guy when it comes to colors. I need a look that you could see barreling out downtuned riffs at a stoner/doom show yet chugging along with a few jangly, shaky-voiced musicians at an alt. country show. suggestions??
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- Thread starter MountainTop
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Black on Black rosewood board. Can't miss. Looks good everywhere. My favorite is burst with either black or tort guard. But black on black looks good in every situation.
Black with rosewood fretboard, and replace the stock pickguard with a black one.
picture isn't mine (and it isn't a Fender), but you get the idea.
picture isn't mine (and it isn't a Fender), but you get the idea.
I'll give equal time to maple:
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But definitely black if you want to be one of the cool kids
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But definitely black if you want to be one of the cool kids
Black basses are the norm for metal. If you really want to stick out and be remembered, I have two words for you:
Shell Pink
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Shell Pink
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Short of shell pink, since that's the obvious winner my choice would be black with black pg and maple board.
I'll give equal time to maple:
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But definitely black if you want to be one of the cool kids
+1 for black and maple!
Try a Fender Roger Waters signature bass. Black, black and black with an all maple neck and a SD QP pickup.
Alternatively, if you want to be a bit more flexible, give a Yamaha Attitude Bass a spin. The Billy Sheehan signature is really one of the best P-bass inspired instruments out there!
Alternatively, if you want to be a bit more flexible, give a Yamaha Attitude Bass a spin. The Billy Sheehan signature is really one of the best P-bass inspired instruments out there!
White with a tortoiseshell pickguard always looks stunning, to me. Elegant and sub-zero cool - it would suit a stoner/grungey band, and would look like something beautiful and precious in an alt-country setting.
Natural with a black pickguard would look very "stoner", and it would have an earthy, organic vibe in your alt-country band.
It's a nice decision to be faced with! Enjoy the search, and I'm sure that you will love the guitar!
Natural with a black pickguard would look very "stoner", and it would have an earthy, organic vibe in your alt-country band.
It's a nice decision to be faced with! Enjoy the search, and I'm sure that you will love the guitar!
Black with rosewood fretboard, and replace the stock pickguard with a black one.
picture isn't mine (and it isn't a Fender), but you get the idea.
IMO, black/rosewood like that looks better with tort or black pearl...
- georgestrings
Yeah, I agree. On a black/rosewood Fender, I prefer brown tort. Black guard on black/maple.
Or, another option is look at custom guitar finishes after getting the bass that you want at a good price used. Often many more options available than factory options
