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just strum
May 17th, 2009, 09:56 AM
What do you think?

The gold one sort of becomes the focal point, the black one makes the red pop.

Thoughts?

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ragnarpk
May 17th, 2009, 10:00 AM
black all the way! looks awesome.. i don't like the black pickups with the gold guard and then the red guitar. not working for me..
Blaze
May 17th, 2009, 10:02 AM
Black looks good ...
marnold
May 17th, 2009, 04:17 PM
I'm kind of surprised to say that I think I actually like the gold better in that context.
just strum
May 17th, 2009, 04:24 PM
I'm kind of surprised to say that I think I actually like the gold better in that context.
I think it's the flow with the maple neck. I'm undecided, plus I can't locate a black pearloid pickguard at a decent price (GFS pricing).
Blaze
May 17th, 2009, 04:35 PM
Canadian price



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Suhnton
May 17th, 2009, 04:37 PM
I vote gold. I think the black/grey guard makes the guitar look kind of gloomy.
tjcurtin1
May 17th, 2009, 04:38 PM
I like the gold, and agree that it's the flow with the neck - and just more pizzazz than the black.
WackyT
May 17th, 2009, 04:46 PM
I vote for the gold guard also.
mrmudcat
May 17th, 2009, 04:53 PM
Well in my opinion I like the gold it goes really well with the neck contrasting with the red body and the black plastic/hardware/and pups pop off of that.
just strum
May 17th, 2009, 05:11 PM
Well in my opinion I like the gold it goes really well with the neck contrasting with the red body and the black plastic/hardware/and pups pop off of that.

I've been waiting for you to chime in. I know you have a soft spot in your heart for Strats and I figured it was only a matter of a short time before I heard from you.
ted s
May 17th, 2009, 05:39 PM
black = :AOK:
just strum
May 17th, 2009, 05:48 PM
5 = gold

3 = black
bigoldron
May 17th, 2009, 06:19 PM
5 = gold

3 = black

Make it "6 = gold"! :AOK:
sunvalleylaw
May 17th, 2009, 07:23 PM
I am going with the gold in this context. Flows well, pops well, and is just different than many you see.
sumitomo
May 17th, 2009, 09:40 PM
I like the gold also,like you said the contrast with the maple.Sumi:D
Kazz
May 18th, 2009, 04:11 AM
I like the black. It goes well with all the other black items....the gold...not so much.
Ch0jin
May 18th, 2009, 05:43 AM
It surprises me a little to say, but for me it's gold without hesitation. I just find that combination more visually appealing.
wingsdad
May 18th, 2009, 07:47 AM
I think it's the flow with the maple neck. ...
Between those 2 choices, chalk up another vote for Gold, as that's what I see, too. Also pops all the black hardware on the body instead of burying it.

Any thought to not-pearloid....like Creme w/ black/c/b edges?
guitaraddict
May 20th, 2009, 08:41 PM
go for the gold
just strum
May 23rd, 2009, 06:44 AM
Between those 2 choices, chalk up another vote for Gold, as that's what I see, too. Also pops all the black hardware on the body instead of burying it.

Any thought to not-pearloid....like Creme w/ black/c/b edges?

I thought about that also. Right now it's staying gold, but in the future...
M29
May 23rd, 2009, 08:35 AM
That is a sweet looking axe Mark. I would go gold as well.

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pytolk
May 23rd, 2009, 09:59 AM
i like the black, its more subtle. i also have a thing for black pearl so....
tot_Ou_tard
May 24th, 2009, 05:59 AM
Add me to the Gold list.
red
May 24th, 2009, 06:31 AM
Definitely gold. The pickups are already black so putting a black pickguard on as well is overkill IMHO. But then, you should go with whatever YOU prefer. After all, it's YOUR guitar.
just strum
May 24th, 2009, 07:09 AM
for now it is staying gold.

Someone had suggested black and sent me the photo shop pic with black, but looking at it some more I like the gold.

I think it was the idea of an inexpensive mod to take away the growing gas for another guitar - it wouldn't have worked.
Blaze
May 24th, 2009, 07:18 AM
for now it is staying gold.

Someone had suggested black and sent me the photo shop pic with black, but looking at it some more I like the gold.

I think it was the idea of an inexpensive mod to take away the growing gas for another guitar - it wouldn't have worked.

Is this the another guitar ?

Es-339
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just strum
May 24th, 2009, 06:02 PM
Blaze, you are now my wife's #1 enemy. Be afraid, be very afraid.

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Blaze
May 25th, 2009, 04:16 AM
Blaze, you are now my wife's #1 enemy. Be afraid, be very afraid.



Nop , here s you wife # 1 ennemy, afraid i'm not but so compassionate ..;)


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