Changing of the Guard

**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?

**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

Originally Posted by marnold

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

http://www.guitarpartscanada.com/pro...products_id=41 Click to enlarge

**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

Originally Posted by mrmudcat

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 =

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**just strum** · May 17th, 2009, 05:48 PM

5 = gold

3 = black

**bigoldron** · May 17th, 2009, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by just strum

5 = gold

3 = black

Make it "6 = gold"!

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**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

**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

Originally Posted by just strum

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?

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