Which Pickguard choice?

[madjazzbass]

Anodized gold.
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I've actually seen those PG's on a 3TS Jazz Bass and it does indeed look really good; I just don't have one, but I'm considering getting one, I do like the look a lot, Thanks

 

[Deleted member 394181]

I love brown burst.

 

[Jeff K]

Normally my rule with Sunburst is brown tort with rosewood; black with maple. But with the pao ferro being as light as it is, I think I'd go black.

 

[madjazzbass]

Tort, but not that one. A good tort. That looks like a colour photocopy of a piece of salami.

I Totally Agree, You're Absolutely Right, THAT particular tort guard is a cheap POS that I used just for the comparison pic, I would never use THAT tort guard on my Bass, I would actually get a REAL Dark Brown tortoiseshell pickguard if I were to go with tort. (NOT the "reddish" looking one) ... Which seems to be hard to find for some reason. Thanks.

 

[madjazzbass]

Normally my rule with Sunburst is brown tort with rosewood; black with maple. But with the pao ferro being as light as it is, I think I'd go black.

Good Answer, That's exactly what I was thinking

 

[madjazzbass]

they all look good. i guess that doesnt help.

 

[madjazzbass]

the white is usually the default they throw on every jazz bass across the planet...the salami tort is horrid...the black is stealthy and slick, i prefer them in a matte finish too.

Agree, agree and agree

 

[madjazzbass]

Jaco didn't need a pick guard.

Who's Jaco? ... I should have a sticker that says that on my Bass; people (Bass players) would hate me so much.

 

[madjazzbass]

the white is usually the default they throw on every jazz bass across the planet...the salami tort is horrid...the black is stealthy and slick, i prefer them in a matte finish too.

Where can I get a GOOD 3 ply Matte Black (5 string) Jazz Bass pickguard? Thanks

 

[madjazzbass]

I've said it before and I'll say it again:

Any color you want, as long as it's black.

Say it louder for the people in the back I Totally Agree.

 

[sheltjo6]

Just out of curiosity; How many say Tortoiseshell? How many say White? How many say Black for this particular Bass? View attachment 4974548

Tort!!!!! with Carrots.

 

[39-Bassist]

3 ply Black please....you can never go wrong with it...

that rosewood is very red almost too much with the Tort...and white is just...well just white..
lol

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Just out of curiosity; How many say Tortoiseshell? How many say White? How many say Black for this particular Bass? View attachment 4974548

Let me preface this by saying there are torts, and there are torts. A tort need to match the instrument under them. I'm not so sure the redish hue of the sunburst matches this particular tort. So, not being big on white PGs
, my vote is for Black.

 

[coy garcia]

I like my pickgaurds black like my pickgaurds.

 

[JRA]

i agree with @hypercarrots: all of them look good and any of them can work!

that said, i voted "black."

 

[jastraw]

Gold

 

[HardNHeavy]

Where can I get a GOOD 3 ply Matte Black (5 string) Jazz Bass pickguard? Thanks

I could only find a single ply matte for my Jazz. I know 3ply must exist for a 5 string tho...On another bass. i used really fine steel wool, and lightly rubbed all that shine off and it looks great.

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my faithful jazz with dimarzio ultras, custom inlays and blk hipshot bridge.

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[Gyver]

I voted black, but I would be happy with tort as well.

 

[DaveFenderPBass]

I prefer black pickguard

 

[corvette_br]

Tort or black. I wound up voting for black, but either one would look fine.