2 tone sunburst body pickguard colour?

TG · July 14th, 2006, 04:06 AM

I've nabbed an ash MIJ 2-tone sunburst 50s reissue body off ebay and when it gets here I'm putting a rosewood board neck on it.

What colour pickguard would suit best, in your humble opinions? White, cream, parchment, mint or black?

Tdot · July 14th, 2006, 04:15 AM

1. black
2. cream

Lostheart · July 14th, 2006, 05:48 AM

Cream, parchment and mint...and sometimes even tortoise...I put a tortoise guard on an old 3-tone sunburst Strat and it looks neat...

Scotland · July 14th, 2006, 06:13 AM

Ffunny you should ask that right now, I have had a black one on my MIM 50's Classic for the last two years and only yesterday put a white one back on it.
The black looks great but white somehow makes it look more original on a 2 tone sunburst.

gottabeash · July 14th, 2006, 08:34 AM

i had the same basic set up once and went with a gold anodized p/g. got a lot of compliments on it too. that p/g also added a certain zing to the sound of the guitar.

congrats,

s.

kris1 · July 14th, 2006, 09:02 AM

I have a MIM,sunburst tele on hold for me and although I like the look of the white,I'm looking real hard for a mint pg.I think it'll give an aged vibe without the blood,sweat and most likely tears of a horrible looking relic attempt.K

Sarge · July 14th, 2006, 10:29 AM

I'd deffinately go the gold annodized, I did that with my 1997 CE tele and it looks really sweet. Second would be the good old white pearl.

renegadetele · July 14th, 2006, 12:22 PM

i vote for mint

John E · July 14th, 2006, 12:33 PM

I love the Bakelite guards with 2 tone sunburst. I still have a bakelite guard waiting for my next 2 tone body.

CharlieO · July 14th, 2006, 01:16 PM

I put a black pickguard on my sunburst Tele, because I think it looks good with the maple neck. With a rosewoood fretboard, I'd vote for white, for more contrast.

Big Steve · July 14th, 2006, 01:55 PM

My favorite is cream pearl. I have a Squier 51 with that combo. I will try to post a pic. My photo hosting site is down right now for maintenance.

elavd · July 14th, 2006, 02:06 PM

I think that a mint green pickguard fits perfectly the 2-tone sunburst ;)

Take a look at my 2-tone sunburst Rockinger strat:

maggieo · July 14th, 2006, 02:48 PM

Q/T page

I think ol' Q/T looks pretty good with a tortie 'guard. It's an MIJ 50's RI, too.

Poppatwang · July 14th, 2006, 04:09 PM

3 ply wht/blk/wht

missfortune · July 14th, 2006, 05:25 PM

I really like the look of tortoise on a sunburst:

...smudges and flash-glare not withstanding.

OaklandA · July 14th, 2006, 05:58 PM

I vote parchment, then mint.

Brian blaut · July 14th, 2006, 08:06 PM

I vote for mint. But are you sure you won't consider pearl? Might Purtty...

Tdot · July 15th, 2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian blaut

I vote for mint. But are you sure you won't consider pearl? Might Purtty...

Ooooh pearl. Warmoth has vintage pearl/cream/black.

JohnS · July 15th, 2006, 02:30 PM

White / black / white, of course

CharlieO · July 15th, 2006, 05:30 PM

Really, JohnS, black/white/black looks much better.

I am thinking about a tortoise guard for my sunburst Jazz Bass, though.

JohnS · July 16th, 2006, 12:34 PM

I hate to admit it, but we're BOTH right! ;^).

Darrell · July 16th, 2006, 05:54 PM

I think the key is "rosewood" board. I think a black guard on a sunburst body, or black body WITH a rosewood board...is the way to go.

White or cream with maple boards for me.

NEPATelecaster · July 16th, 2006, 08:16 PM

I have a 2000 mim Sunburst Strat which i put a Mint green pickguard and aged white p/u covers/knobs and I think it looks great.

I also put a Parchment pickguard on my 2005 tele.

So those are my suggestions.

Fatmanstratman · July 17th, 2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OaklandA

I vote parchment, then mint.

Yep - me too. Count that as a +1

July 14th, 2006, 04:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
TG Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beside a bog in the west of Ireland Age: 47 Posts: 4,462 7 Photos	2 tone sunburst body pickguard colour? I've nabbed an ash MIJ 2-tone sunburst 50s reissue body off ebay and when it gets here I'm putting a rosewood board neck on it. What colour pickguard would suit best, in your humble opinions? White, cream, parchment, mint or black?

July 14th, 2006, 04:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tdot Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 3,684 55 Photos	1. black 2. cream __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

July 14th, 2006, 05:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,391	Cream, parchment and mint...and sometimes even tortoise...I put a tortoise guard on an old 3-tone sunburst Strat and it looks neat... __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

July 14th, 2006, 06:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,468 3 Photos	Timing Ffunny you should ask that right now, I have had a black one on my MIM 50's Classic for the last two years and only yesterday put a white one back on it. The black looks great but white somehow makes it look more original on a 2 tone sunburst. __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

July 14th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
John E Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,396	I'm a sucker for black... I love the Bakelite guards with 2 tone sunburst. I still have a bakelite guard waiting for my next 2 tone body. __________________ Click to Visit Sundad - Father and son acoustic trio

July 14th, 2006, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
gottabeash Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: greenville, sc Age: 31 Posts: 166 5 Photos	i had the same basic set up once and went with a gold anodized p/g. got a lot of compliments on it too. that p/g also added a certain zing to the sound of the guitar. congrats, s.

July 14th, 2006, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
kris1 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa,Ontario,Canada Age: 36 Posts: 14	I have a MIM,sunburst tele on hold for me and although I like the look of the white,I'm looking real hard for a mint pg.I think it'll give an aged vibe without the blood,sweat and most likely tears of a horrible looking relic attempt.K

July 14th, 2006, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	I'd deffinately go the gold annodized, I did that with my 1997 CE tele and it looks really sweet. Second would be the good old white pearl.

July 14th, 2006, 12:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
renegadetele Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York City Age: 22 Posts: 176	i vote for mint

July 14th, 2006, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
CharlieO Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Age: 56 Posts: 1,354 9 Photos	I put a black pickguard on my sunburst Tele, because I think it looks good with the maple neck. With a rosewoood fretboard, I'd vote for white, for more contrast.

July 14th, 2006, 01:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Big Steve Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 456	My favorite is cream pearl. I have a Squier 51 with that combo. I will try to post a pic. My photo hosting site is down right now for maintenance.

July 14th, 2006, 02:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
elavd Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ioannina - Greece Age: 31 Posts: 383 3 Photos	I think that a mint green pickguard fits perfectly the 2-tone sunburst ;) Take a look at my 2-tone sunburst Rockinger strat:

July 14th, 2006, 02:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
maggieo Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 255	Q/T page I think ol' Q/T looks pretty good with a tortie 'guard. It's an MIJ 50's RI, too. __________________ Blog -- Music -- Photos Last edited by maggieo; July 14th, 2006 at 02:53 PM. Reason: Fixed link

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Poppatwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,885 13 Photos	3 ply wht/blk/wht __________________ The Dieselfitters http://www.dieselfitters.com Roy Hubbs http://www.royhubbs.com

July 14th, 2006, 05:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
missfortune Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 43 Posts: 199 15 Photos	I really like the look of tortoise on a sunburst: ...smudges and flash-glare not withstanding. __________________ Peace, missfortune http://www.soundclick.com/professorf...ightycowwolves

July 14th, 2006, 05:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
OaklandA Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,611 28 Photos	I vote parchment, then mint. __________________ ________________________ _________________ ___________ That's what she said.

July 14th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Brian blaut Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Age: 34 Posts: 1,408	I vote for mint. But are you sure you won't consider pearl? Might Purtty...

July 15th, 2006, 02:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
JohnS Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 59 Posts: 306 12 Photos	White / black / white, of course

July 15th, 2006, 05:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
CharlieO Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Age: 56 Posts: 1,354 9 Photos	Really, JohnS, black/white/black looks much better. I am thinking about a tortoise guard for my sunburst Jazz Bass, though.

July 16th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
JohnS Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 59 Posts: 306 12 Photos	I hate to admit it, but we're BOTH right! ;^).

July 16th, 2006, 05:54 PM	#22 (permalink)
Darrell Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 48 Posts: 2,485	I think the key is "rosewood" board. I think a black guard on a sunburst body, or black body WITH a rosewood board...is the way to go. White or cream with maple boards for me. __________________ "Yeap, I like the American Standard Telecaster, I can even live with one a them PCB amps, and I even use one a them mul-tie-effects things too."

July 16th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
NEPATelecaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Archbald - NEAR Scranton PA Age: 34 Posts: 1,079	Pickguard I have a 2000 mim Sunburst Strat which i put a Mint green pickguard and aged white p/u covers/knobs and I think it looks great. I also put a Parchment pickguard on my 2005 tele. So those are my suggestions.