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red or black?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by p-bass88, Jun 21, 2008.

  1. Jun 21, 2008 #1
    p-bass88

    p-bass88 Inactive

    Mar 4, 2008
    central NJ
    i found the perfect bass that suits all of my needs: the 50's MIM p-bass. i absolutely love that vintage, upright sound amnd i figure that if i stick some flatwounds on this already vintage bass, i can achieve that sound. the question is, what color. if i got fiesta red i would put a mint green PG on for a classic look. if i got black i would put a red tort PG on. suggestions???
     
  2. Jun 21, 2008 #2
    adronchase361

    adronchase361

    Jun 8, 2008
    Go for black.
     
  3. Jun 21, 2008 #3
    smogg

    smogg

    Mar 27, 2007
    NPR, Florida
    I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell
    black w/black pick guard then ship it to me.....
    but seriously, you are the one who has to live with it so go with what you like best!
     
  4. Jun 21, 2008 #4
    ClassicJazz

    ClassicJazz Bottom Feeders Unite!! Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2005
    Delray Beach, Florida
    Go for Red! Everyone has black!
     
  5. Jun 21, 2008 #5
    SuzyCreamcheese

    SuzyCreamcheese

    Jan 22, 2008
    Brussels
    Honey blonde ...
     
  6. Jun 21, 2008 #6
    ClassicJazz

    ClassicJazz Bottom Feeders Unite!! Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2005
    Delray Beach, Florida
    Ooo....even better yet!
     
  7. Jun 21, 2008 #7
    p-bass88

    p-bass88 Inactive

    Mar 4, 2008
    central NJ
    im not too big of a fan of that color
     
  8. Jun 21, 2008 #8
    Jeff K

    Jeff K Supporting Member

    Jul 9, 2005
    Memphis, TN
    IMO, whichever color you get would look best with the gold anodized p/g that comes standard on it. It just seems to blend perfectly with the maple board. I think all three colors look sharp with the gold p/g; but if I had to rate them by my preference, they would go, (1) Black; (2) Honey Blonde; and (3) Fiesta Red. But all three look great. I'd wait awhile before you change the p/g though. Hard to improve on that classic look...
     
  9. Jun 21, 2008 #9
    EagleMoon

    EagleMoon

    Jul 13, 2007
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Not a fan of red basses, so I'd say go black. Especially with a Tort or black pickguard.
     
  10. Jun 21, 2008 #10
    p-bass88

    p-bass88 Inactive

    Mar 4, 2008
    central NJ
    i think ill go for the black with a tort. or red tort. PG. i already have a red sqiure jazz. and IMO i dont rele like the gold PGs. they look cheap and tacky to me.