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Post by reverendrob on May 5, 2023 2:02:18 GMT -5
I hate, hate, hate Olympic White et al on Fenders (yet have a couple left, I got my jazzmaster refinned a few years ago to get rid of the color!) - same with black and any reds, etc.
But...my favorite Gibsons are all Arctic White, black, and Wine red or similar.
It doesn't make any rational sense, but...there I am.
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Post by Leftee on May 5, 2023 5:51:56 GMT -5
I’m with you. I have an aversion to black guitars, in general, because in the pre-public-internet days that’s what a lefty would find in shops - a black guitar.
All that said, black absolutely works on a LP. Gretsch too, for that matter. Not that I have a Gibson or Gretsch in black.
A black LP or a black Gretsch (pretty much any model) remind me of a tuxedo.
I do have a black Charvel stunt guitar.
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Post by reverendrob on May 5, 2023 6:12:10 GMT -5
Yea, I have a black Jazz Bass, a couple Ibanez shredder guitars (a seven string and a "integrated Kaoss Pad model" that was only available in black).
the LP just looks...right in it.
I might just be influenced by the Sonny Sharrock Custom, but...no, neever.
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Post by matryx81 on May 5, 2023 6:20:45 GMT -5
I don't find this phenomenon odd at all.
I see it as a parallel to my opinion that the B.C. Rich body shapes make better guitars than basses.
Sometimes some stuff works and sometimes it doesn't.
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Post by Auf Kiltre on May 5, 2023 6:48:12 GMT -5
I don't think it's that odd. I like both Strats and Telecasters but don't find some colors between the 2 interchangeable.
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on May 5, 2023 11:03:43 GMT -5
Nah, it makes sense. Gibsons are more likely to be bound, which will give the color a different look than just a rounded over edge. The pickguards interact with the color differently, as does the hardware. A carved top (when applicable) will give a flat color a look of some depth, too. Even just having a black peghead to complement it makes a difference.
I've never made a guitar purchase wherein I had a color option - I always found something on a rack that I liked and bought it, or got something on eBay. An exception might be a couple that were slapped together from parts. On one I chose a transparent finish, on another I honestly can't remember if I picked the color when I bought the body on eBay or if I was just looking for a decent price.
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Post by Seldom Seen on May 5, 2023 11:57:52 GMT -5
I love Oly and other white guitars but dislike black regardless of the make, model, or style. However, white on black, like the Shenker Dean V, is okay with me. Maybe I prioritize color over shape.
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Post by reverendrob on May 5, 2023 17:26:44 GMT -5
Nah, it makes sense. Gibsons are more likely to be bound, which will give the color a different look than just a rounded over edge. The pickguards interact with the color differently, as does the hardware. A carved top (when applicable) will give a flat color a look of some depth, too. Even just having a black peghead to complement it makes a difference. I've never made a guitar purchase wherein I had a color option - I always found something on a rack that I liked and bought it, or got something on eBay. An exception might be a couple that were slapped together from parts. On one I chose a transparent finish, on another I honestly can't remember if I picked the color when I bought the body on eBay or if I was just looking for a decent price. I haven't had the luxury of picking color on most things, it was a "best I could afford" or "This thing spoke to me" or "It was free" in the case of the contest-winning Oly White P bass. But the few I've chosen color on that it hasn't been "least offensive of the available" - I go with my preferences. |
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Post by LTB on May 5, 2023 19:08:11 GMT -5
Don’t really care for Black Guitar’s or Basses. I like an Oly White Jazz or P bass but not so much on Guitar. I agree that contrasting binding can enhance a white body or neck.
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Post by reverendrob on May 5, 2023 19:10:09 GMT -5
The humor is all my Gibsons either have "nigh invisible" black binding (on the midnight blue 339) or none (Studios)  |
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Post by HenryJ on May 6, 2023 7:42:49 GMT -5
I have this semi-neurotic belief that certain guitar models look best in certain colors.
Gibson ES-335 Red (with white binding)
Gibson Les Paul Red Sunburst
Gretsch 6120 Orange (and whatever Electromatic version of the 6120)
Fender Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde (also Esquire)
Fender Stratocaster Brown Sunburst
And I like them shiny, not relic'd.
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Post by LeftyMeister on May 9, 2023 11:58:49 GMT -5
I have an aversion to black guitars, in general, because in the pre-public-internet days that’s what a lefty would find in shops - a black guitar. I've never been a fan of black guitars for that reason but love my Epi LP Custom Pro.
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Post by samspade on May 12, 2023 19:03:07 GMT -5
I have a goldtop/white binding tele and must say, like the nod, or the finger, however you view Fender's message lol.
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Post by Leftee on May 13, 2023 10:04:22 GMT -5
I painted a Tele Thinline build "Gold Top."
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Post by professor on May 30, 2023 11:24:54 GMT -5
As much as I would like the wackiness of an Antigua finish, putting it on a on a Les Paul would be too much.
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Post by Leftee on May 30, 2023 11:39:35 GMT -5
As much as I would like the wackiness of an Antigua finish, putting it on a on a Les Paul would be too much. Yeah, that would be hideous. |
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Post by markfromhawaii on May 30, 2023 12:40:34 GMT -5
Speaking of Antigua…
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Post by Leftee on May 30, 2023 12:54:48 GMT -5
I just threw up a little in my mouth.
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Post by reverendrob on May 30, 2023 15:55:33 GMT -5
As much as I would like the wackiness of an Antigua finish, putting it on a on a Les Paul would be too much. Gibson's version is Silverburst, it's bad enough. Especially when it ages to Limepukeburst. |
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Post by budg on Jun 3, 2023 7:01:15 GMT -5
Tend to agree. Love most blues on a strat , surf green , and love white blonde . Would hate them on a Gibson .
Love gold , some type of sunburst , natural , black on Gibson’s . Would hate them on a strat . Exceptions would be that I live natural on a tele , ugly on a strat .
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Post by Ryder on Jun 25, 2023 18:18:10 GMT -5
I’m not a fan of the color red, period.
I love the Gibson 335/330 in cherry red. I don’t love the red on Strats or Teles.
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Post by Ryder on Jun 25, 2023 18:20:03 GMT -5
I painted a Tele Thinline build "Gold Top."
I love that gold! |
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Post by Ryder on Jun 25, 2023 18:21:39 GMT -5
I have this semi-neurotic belief that certain guitar models look best in certain colors. Gibson ES-335 Red (with white binding) Gibson Les Paul Red Sunburst Gretsch 6120 Orange (and whatever Electromatic version of the 6120) Fender Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde (also Esquire) Fender Stratocaster Brown Sunburst And I like them shiny, not relic'd. Those just seem like classic color combinations on those particular guitars. |
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Post by langford on Jun 25, 2023 20:27:10 GMT -5
I painted a Tele Thinline build "Gold Top."
Gold is awesome, especially with a sparkle flake. |
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Post by langford on Jun 25, 2023 20:30:10 GMT -5
I hate, hate, hate Olympic White et al on Fenders (yet have a couple left, I got my jazzmaster refinned a few years ago to get rid of the color!) - same with black and any reds, etc. ... Apologies for going OT, Rob, but was getting a refin on the jazzmaster expensive, and how long did it take? I have a jazzmaster I bought from a friend's estate. I like the guitar very much, but not the colour (it's black). I've been toying with the idea of a refin. |
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Post by reverendrob on Jun 26, 2023 2:01:01 GMT -5
I had a friend do it, I didn't have the room at the time to do it.
So I paid for material and bought him a toy or three.
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Post by ninworks on Jun 26, 2023 5:34:01 GMT -5
I painted a Tele Thinline build "Gold Top."
I LOVE THAT. That's a great color. |
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Post by Leftee on Jun 26, 2023 7:01:17 GMT -5
Thanks! She’s one of my favorite builds ever. I like the gold so much I did a matching headstock, which is something I don’t do a lot of.
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