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Post subject: New Pickguard
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:34 pm
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Any pickguard color suggestion for an Olympic white Stratocaster. I'm looking to get a new one from Warmoth.

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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:43 pm
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I think the tortoiseshell one looks best http://www.warmoth.com/Showcase/Showcas ... VJtdU_8OnM


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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:53 pm
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I'm partial to white on an Olympic white body. As the body ages and it begins to discolor, the contrast between the body and the pickguard does it for me.

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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:05 pm
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socal323 wrote:
I'm partial to white on an Olympic white body. As the body ages and it begins to discolor, the contrast between the body and the pickguard does it for me.

+1 ... either that or black. But as I get older I lean more toward tradition...


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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:25 pm
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I like the mint green with the aged/parchment knobs. It is a very cool look.

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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:32 pm
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01GT eibach wrote:
I like the mint green with the aged/parchment knobs. It is a very cool look.



+1....Can't beat that vintage look.

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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:58 pm
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01GT eibach wrote:
I like the mint green with the aged/parchment knobs. It is a very cool look.


+2 Works for me also!

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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:21 pm
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socal323 wrote:
I'm partial to white on an Olympic white body. As the body ages and it begins to discolor, the contrast between the body and the pickguard does it for me.


White on Olympic White, Good enough for Hendrix.

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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:28 pm
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01GT eibach wrote:
I like the mint green with the aged/parchment knobs. It is a very cool look.

Wasn't the "mint green" originally white pickguards that turned slightly greenish with age?


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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:39 pm
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Parchment pick guard, aged knobs and pup covers. Perfect contrast and vintage vibe. 8)

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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 5:57 am
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I would go with a Tortiseshell look for a Olympic White Strat. I think that combination is a great look.


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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 6:38 am
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I left mine white...because I just think it looks badass (that's just me though). You can see it here: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=97238&start=15

But I suppose if I WERE to change it, I like Aged White Pearl with Aged Cream Knobs/Pickup Covers/Tip Switch. Put that combination on my Sunburst Strat---and can picture it looking good against any color imaginable.


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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 6:53 am
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I prefer white pearloid. Looks good with any color. I'll have one put on my Candy Apple Red Custom Shop Jazzmaster with block markers . . . if I ever save up enough to order it.


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Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 7:16 am
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I was going to agree with StratMangler & Jeffo46. I like tortoise shell on a white guitar. However, since you're buying from Warmoth, check out the Anaconda.

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Post subject: Re: New Pickguard
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 9:08 am
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My '73 Strat was Oly White before it faded to yellowish - the white guard
makes a nice contrast, in my opinion.

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