Would a black pickguard look nice? Or should i stick with white?

[jre5]

I have this bass coming in the mail with in the next couple days. Do you guys think a black pickguard would look nice on here? Or should i stick with stock white? Let me know what you guys think bc quite frankly I can't decide. If I do decide to go with black over the white, any suggestions as to where to get the pickguard from to ensure it's fit? This is a 2018 MIM (player) jazz bass, and it seems when buying new pickguards many are often left with unfilled screw holes or loose ends ect. Thanks in advanced guys!

 

[Dave TB Killer]

Black would make it look more serious. I generally only like white on black or dark blue Basses. IMHO

 

[5StringBlues]

That's a great color. Sage Green? I'd like to see it without a guard, if there aren't routs underneath the guard.

I do like black otherwise.

 

[C Stone]

Gloss black...

 

[Jeremy Crockett]

I have this bass coming in the mail with in the next couple days. Do you guys think a black pickguard would look nice on here? Or should i stick with stock white? Let me know what you guys think bc quite frankly I can't decide. If I do decide to go with black over the white, any suggestions as to where to get the pickguard from to ensure it's fit? This is a 2018 MIM (player) jazz bass, and it seems when buying new pickguards many are often left with unfilled screw holes or loose ends ect. Thanks in advanced guys!View attachment 4602916

Beautiful color! Congratulations on your purchase.

I'm going to go "off-menu" and suggest a parchment or white Pearloid pickguard. Regardless of color, I have had only great results with Musiclily:

https://www.amazon.com/Musiclily-Pickguard-Guards-Mexican-Standard/dp/B013FO2T24/?th=1

 

[jre5]

That's a great color. Sage Green? I'd like to see it without a guard, if there aren't routs underneath the guard.

I do like black otherwise.

Yep! I've loved this finish forever, just was tough to find because it's been discontinued for a little while now. I knew if i found one for the right price, especially in good condition that's the bass I wanted to get. I believe there is routing underneath the pickguard, but I'll tell you forsure when the bass arrives. Appreciate your input!

 

[jre5]

Black would make it look more serious. I generally only like white on black or dark blue Basses. IMHO

agreed. can't wait to make a decision in person.

 

[jre5]

Beautiful color! Congratulations on your purchase.

I'm going to go "off-menu" and suggest a parchment or white Pearloid pickguard. Regardless of color, I have had only great results with Musiclily:

https://www.amazon.com/Musiclily-Pickguard-Guards-Mexican-Standard/dp/B013FO2T24/?th=1

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind! Thanks for your suggestion.

 

[Yools]

Q&D, but it kinda gives ya an idea about how it might look.

-Y

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Beautiful color! Congratulations on your purchase.

I'm going to go "off-menu" and suggest a parchment or white Pearloid pickguard. Regardless of color, I have had only great results with Musiclily:

https://www.amazon.com/Musiclily-Pickguard-Guards-Mexican-Standard/dp/B013FO2T24/?th=1

I am not a fan of black so would prefer the white if those are the only choices.

But I also think a white pearloid would be great on there.

 

[MonetBass]

White or aged pearl on that one, IMO.

 

[TyBo]

White.

 

[Discount Bassy]

Split the difference, go with grey or black and white plaid.

 

[Music Man Dan]

12 replies and no one has suggested tort yet? Then lucky reply #13 says tort!! Why limit a pickguard selection to a single color?

 

[ThudThudThud]

You know the answer is mint.

 

[Philip McAdam]

I have this bass coming in the mail with in the next couple days. Do you guys think a black pickguard would look nice on here? Or should i stick with stock white? Let me know what you guys think bc quite frankly I can't decide. If I do decide to go with black over the white, any suggestions as to where to get the pickguard from to ensure it's fit? This is a 2018 MIM (player) jazz bass, and it seems when buying new pickguards many are often left with unfilled screw holes or loose ends ect. Thanks in advanced guys!View attachment 4602916

For my taste, I think a black pickguard would look the best.

 

[TOOL460002]

To my eye white is a good balance between the paint and the fretboard material. Black would bring out the dark in the fretboard and overpower the minty green color. I think. Either way your fingers will be happy. Placate your eyes however you feel.

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

Mint, white or tort, but not black.

 

[dalkowski]

I'd like to see it without a guard, if there aren't routs underneath the guard.

Thank you.

Casting my vote for white pearloid or similar.

 

[TinyE]

any color but torte

i vote pearl white, black, white in that order