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Lostheart · February 24th, 2009, 11:55 AM

I just received an "original" Fender 62 RI Mint Green Guard and I am shocked how green it is. I remember people on this board mentioning that it is a subtle effect but the one I received is so green...it's almost neon!
I purchased it from an online dealer and I wonder if it was repackaged since it is also a tad smaller as my original Fender one-ply white guards.
It came in a zip-lock bag with the usual white Fender sticker that states the product numer but there was no cardboard nothing else attached.
Have I been scr*wed or is Fneder's Mint green really THAT green?
Maybe I'll post a comparison shot with a white guard next to it later.
Any help is appreciated before I go off at the dealer...

BritishBluesBoy · February 24th, 2009, 12:11 PM

Sounds like you got a fakey... at the very least it should be the same size as your other Fender ones. Mine are green but certainly not a neon green...

Here's my strat with Green pickguard. (depending on your monitor's settings it should be fairly accurate)

OSdave · February 24th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Mine isn't too green, though I think the guitar color seems to have an effect on how green it looks. Here's one on my black tele:

Lostheart · February 24th, 2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSdave

Mine isn't too green, though I think the guitar color seems to have an effect on how green it looks. Here's one on my black tele:

That's the combination I also have...a black Tele with a rosewood board...
I'll try to take a photo to let ya all see...

BritishBluesBoy · February 24th, 2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OSdave

Mine isn't too green, though I think the guitar color seems to have an effect on how green it looks. Here's one on my black tele:[/IMG]

The exposure in the picture plays a big role. Mine is exposed slightly darker than yours - therefore the guard on yours appears whiter but the rest of the black Tele is exposed correctly. Difficult comparing those two...

Tele Fan · February 24th, 2009, 12:32 PM

I've seen very subtle ones and very very green ones. I think it varies.

OSdave · February 24th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritishBluesBoy

The exposure in the picture plays a big role. Mine is exposed slightly darker than yours - therefore the guard on yours appears whiter but the rest of the black Tele is exposed correctly. Difficult comparing those two...

Yeah, I don't know much about "exposures" - is this better?

Just kidding...

Lostheart · February 24th, 2009, 01:20 PM

Ok, took some pics.
Here is the Mint Green Pickguard next to a white one.
I tried to get the color as close as possible.

Is it the real deal?

funff · February 24th, 2009, 02:01 PM

This is my 60s classic lookalike partscaster, genuine bagged Fender mint green pickguard on this. Olympic white body. Daylight photo.

BritishBluesBoy · February 24th, 2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostheart

Ok, took some pics.
Here is the Mint Green Pickguard next to a white one.
I tried to get the color as close as possible.

Is it the real deal?

Looks about right, but if it's a different size like you say...??? Doesn't sound too kosher to me...

udister · February 24th, 2009, 02:27 PM

color looks "right" to me.

here's my mint green guard next to a white guard:

does your mint green guard aligns with the screws holes in the guitar?
if so, i guess its fine.

larrya · February 24th, 2009, 02:48 PM

If I had been creating color combinations back in the day, I would have never thought of putting a mint green pickguard on a 3-color sunburst. What a brilliant idea!

Lostheart · February 24th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Thanks for chiming in y'all.
Maybe I overreacted but after paying $90 for a pickguard, a set of saddles and the overseas shipping to Germany I simply expected something else. Less green and more toned down. Definitely not a good combination for the black nitro adler body but maybe the right guard for a fiesta red or a sunburst.
Off to purchase a white one...

BritishBluesBoy · February 24th, 2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostheart

Thanks for chiming in y'all.
Maybe I overreacted but after paying $90 for a pickguard, a set of saddles and the overseas shipping to Germany I simply expected something else. Less green and more toned down. Definitely not a good combination for the black nitro adler body but maybe the right guard for a fiesta red or a sunburst.
Off to purchase a white one...

I dunno, I think it'll look cool...

Try it and post pics. We'll set you straight one way or the other...

TELE_BLUES · February 24th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Most are too green.Iput mine on the porch in the sun for a couple of months.It The sun lightened it pretty good.If your in a hurry this method is no good.

Sterling Indigo · February 24th, 2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrya

If I had been creating color combinations back in the day, I would have never thought of putting a mint green pickguard on a 3-color sunburst. What a brilliant idea!

Looks good with that binding, doesn't it. I thought the same thing.

OP: Your mint green looks 4 cents darker to me. It's very subtle and could simply be lighting and or monitor resolution playing games with my 40 something eyes. Could also be just that it has black in between creating a deeper effect. I also don't like the idea of the size being off-that's more disturbing than the shade to me.

Stuco · February 24th, 2009, 05:11 PM

I'll take it if you don't like it.

PeterUK · February 24th, 2009, 05:52 PM

I recently got one from Fatboy Guitar parts because I was worried about the Fender one being too green.

I'm really glad I did. The guard on my faded Olympic White Strat looks fantastic. I'm away at the moment but I'll try and add a picture at the weekend.

It's very subtle.

Peter

February 24th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,833	How green are Fender's Mint Green Guards? I just received an "original" Fender 62 RI Mint Green Guard and I am shocked how green it is. I remember people on this board mentioning that it is a subtle effect but the one I received is so green...it's almost neon! I purchased it from an online dealer and I wonder if it was repackaged since it is also a tad smaller as my original Fender one-ply white guards. It came in a zip-lock bag with the usual white Fender sticker that states the product numer but there was no cardboard nothing else attached. Have I been scrwed or is Fneder's Mint green really THAT green? Maybe I'll post a comparison shot with a white guard next to it later. Any help is appreciated before I go off at the dealer... __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie* Kids

February 24th, 2009, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 6,501 62 Photos	Sounds like you got a fakey... at the very least it should be the same size as your other Fender ones. Mine are green but certainly not a neon green... Here's my strat with Green pickguard. (depending on your monitor's settings it should be fairly accurate) __________________ BBB.

February 24th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
OSdave Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Romeoville, IL Age: 38 Posts: 278	Mine isn't too green, though I think the guitar color seems to have an effect on how green it looks. Here's one on my black tele: __________________ http://www.myspace.com/davidbrasier

February 24th, 2009, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tele Fan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Age: 30 Posts: 2,977	I've seen very subtle ones and very very green ones. I think it varies. __________________ Life is better when you just make it up as you go along.

February 24th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,833	Ok, took some pics. Here is the Mint Green Pickguard next to a white one. I tried to get the color as close as possible. Is it the real deal? __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

February 24th, 2009, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
funff Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Age: 44 Posts: 385	This is my 60s classic lookalike partscaster, genuine bagged Fender mint green pickguard on this. Olympic white body. Daylight photo.

February 24th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
udister Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tel-Aviv Posts: 227 6 Photos	color looks "right" to me. here's my mint green guard next to a white guard: does your mint green guard aligns with the screws holes in the guitar? if so, i guess its fine.

February 24th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
larrya TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 58	If I had been creating color combinations back in the day, I would have never thought of putting a mint green pickguard on a 3-color sunburst. What a brilliant idea!

February 24th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,833	Thanks for chiming in y'all. Maybe I overreacted but after paying $90 for a pickguard, a set of saddles and the overseas shipping to Germany I simply expected something else. Less green and more toned down. Definitely not a good combination for the black nitro adler body but maybe the right guard for a fiesta red or a sunburst. Off to purchase a white one... __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

February 24th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
TELE_BLUES Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ROCKCHESTER,NEW YORK Posts: 872 71 Photos	Most are too green.Iput mine on the porch in the sun for a couple of months.It The sun lightened it pretty good.If your in a hurry this method is no good.

February 24th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
Stuco Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 4,229	I'll take it if you don't like it. __________________ -"You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best. You want to be considered the only ones who do what you do" J. Garcia

February 24th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
PeterUK Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: . Posts: 3,320	I recently got one from Fatboy Guitar parts because I was worried about the Fender one being too green. I'm really glad I did. The guard on my faded Olympic White Strat looks fantastic. I'm away at the moment but I'll try and add a picture at the weekend. It's very subtle. Peter __________________ .

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