Yet another how does this pick-guard look post

[NAZ]

I really like the way the stock white pg looked but just happened to have a tort guard laying around. I’m kinda shocked that it actualy seems to work I mean on paper it’s a pretty bad combinations. Your feedback will be appreciated.

I like it

 

[Wasnex]

First I want to say...Chose the one you like and don't worry what anyone else thinks.

To answer your query:

I prefer the white. This particular tort is too dark for my taste. White perloid could work.

Maybe a brighter tort with more red:

 

[MrRiff]

First I want to say...Chose the one you like and don't worry what anyone else thinks.

To answer your query:

I prefer the white. This particular tort is too dark for my taste. White perloid could work.

Maybe a brighter tort with more red:
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Good eye, it's a brown tortoise I specially picked for my sunburst jazz. I think a mint green might be interesting but I’m not buying any pickguards as it’s not that important. I found this brown tortoise in my cabinet and was surprised it looked as good as it does. Will leave it on for now, it looks better in person.

 

[40Hz]

I don’t really care that much for either.

May I suggest mint?

 

[BlueNorth44]

I'm a fan of pearloid, don't hate tort, but I think the tort looks pretty dang good in this case. I never thought about the tort+rosewood thing but yeah, that seems true

 

[Luckydog]

I think the tort looks slightly better in this example (tort always works with a rosewood board), however for that shade of blue, I'd also consider mint green.

Rule of thumb for me: Any of the solid fender colors, especially the blues, greens and reds, will always work well with mint green - even more so when coupled with a rosewood board. Mint green always adds depth and imparts a more vintage appearance to the instrument IMO.

My choice also, and my thoughts as well. Mint all the way. Tort is fine, but prefer tort on sunburst or yellowed oly white body. Particularly with what I consider vintage bass designs. Pearloid? Yechh. Reminds me of bling put on a cheap bass to try to class it up. Sort of like gold plated hardware.

 

[Clark Westfield]

I like both of them.

Screw one on, then the next a year later.

Instant new bass.

I do that with my Fender and Sadowsky going from tort to parchment.

 

[Dr. Keebs]

Yes to tort. I’m a tort fan. Sometimes it looks out of place, but when it doesn’t, it sure pops.

 

[bassballs27]

Tort always wins!

 

[DaveParker39]

I like both, really, no wrong answer.

 

[Ostie]

When I bought this Squier CV LE a couple months ago it had been modded with a tort PG. I like it way better than the stock white PG.

 

[5StringBlues]

Looking good!

 

[Geogio]

I have a question...

The bass is not a Fender and comes with a plain white pickguard...

Is there an applique available to change the color of the pickguard without resorting to purchasing another pickguard or cutting a blank for those with basses which have pickguards that are unobtainable?

 

[blastoff]

what color is that? daphne sonic something?

 

[jsowers]

Wouldn't have expected it to be tort with this combo, but it's def a winner

 

[Bass Motifs]

Narp. White looks best to me on that body colour, even with the RW board. A chrome cover on the neck PU would set if off a treat.

I think tort looks better on sunburst, natural, or some darker colours. Anyhoo , it's not like you can't change it out in a few minutes so do what you like. Like choosing your shirt for the day...

 

[dune]

I am not a tort fan. Strangely though, I have to admit preferring it to the white in this application.

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

I really like the way the stock white pg looked but just happened to have a tort guard laying around. I’m kinda shocked that it actualy seems to work I mean on paper it’s a pretty bad combinations. Your feedback will be appreciated.

If only tort knobs and pickup covers were a thing, I'd say white.

Otherwise, white pearloid.

 

[Swerve]

Had I seen it only with a white pickguard I would have said it looks great and works well. That is still true but the tort just gives it a little something extra that works better.

 

[MrRiff]

what color is that? daphne sonic something?

what color is that? daphne sonic something?

Aquatone blue, I think it’s new.