Pickguard colour for Daphne Blue

[JP22]

Just acquired a 50s Vintera Mod in Daphne blue.

Great guitar.

I like the black pickguard, but I like a lighter guard with Daphne blue more.

Interested to know the thoughts of the discerning Tele community…!

 

[Killing Floor]

Do the right thing. Pearloid and Daphne.

 

[JetTech582]

Cream or white, I think the blue would make the mint green stand out a little too much. That's just me though

 

[boris bubbanov]

Mint green , but be super cautious and pick the Fender brand replacement pickguard in light you know to be similar to what you have where you play. Lots of Pistachio colored PGs to choose from, none recommended with this color guitar.

Btw, and with kindest most respectful regards and all that, but no Pearloid.

 

[bgmacaw]

I'm partial to parchment for the blue although some, but not all, mint greens can work. I like pearloid for greens.

 

[Si G X]

black or if you must change it .... tort

 

[Solaris moon]

I was going to say that very thing - tortoise if you cannot decide over any other colour for a pickguard. Although the aged white or parchment as it's being called now might work. This is what all the new Fender Player Series Stratocasters have.

 

[bobio]

I have tried a bunch of different colors and "to me" white looks best ...

This is a custom Satin White that I got from Pickguard Planet.

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[bls82261]

I really like the black. I always say this but I really like the black.

 

[howardlo]

Parchment

 

[black_doug]

Another vote for parchment.

 

[mr natural]

Tortoise.

 

[Telenator]

Not a tort to be found! Yes! Nothing looks worse on Daphne Blue or Surf Green than tortoise shell.

I like single ply white for this.

 

[bobio]

Here is a pick of my Daphne Blue Tele mid project. I had it down to Parchment vs White.
On this particular guitar, I would go Parchment on it if it were reliced or worn.
Since it is so pristine with a fresh refinish, I find White looks better.

 

[Gardo]

I bought at least 3 pickgaurds for my last Tele builld before finally choosing.
I like the black but would consider white.

 

[EsquireOK]

Single ply black, hands down.

 

[blues]

I found this on the web.

 

[green_henry]

I like black, but it's got to be 3-ply.

 

[Maguchi]

black or if you must change it .... tort

I really like the black. I always say this but I really like the black.

Single ply black, hands down.

I like black, but it's got to be 3-ply.

 

[moosie]

I chose white, but I'd actually use eggshell or parchment.