What custom color shall I choose?
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What custom color shall I choose?
I came across a very nice pre CBS Jazzmaster Body in original shape - except the fact that the original Sunburst finish got carefully sanded off and clear lacquered at some point (likely during the 70s) - but with original lacquer in all cavities …and very very lightweight
—> simply perfect for a proper refin
The price was almost too good, far lower than current asking prices + it came with the original brass shielding, thimbles and original bridge (!!!).
…so why not starting a restoration project
Let‘s start with a poll. As I mentioned before: the body was originally Sunburst - however - I decided to get it refinished in a proper custom color. Why? Why not
—> simply perfect for a proper refin
The price was almost too good, far lower than current asking prices + it came with the original brass shielding, thimbles and original bridge (!!!).
…so why not starting a restoration project
Let‘s start with a poll. As I mentioned before: the body was originally Sunburst - however - I decided to get it refinished in a proper custom color. Why? Why not
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Awesome find and a cool project! Are you going to match the headstock? That might change my answer.
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I voted OTM of the available options. It’s an uncommon color and looks cool in a number of different shades.
Just can’t get down with easter egg colors on a JM.
Oly White/tort is my personal favorite JM look, and not just because it’s hard to screw up. Really makes the lines of the guitar pop.
Just can’t get down with easter egg colors on a JM.
Oly White/tort is my personal favorite JM look, and not just because it’s hard to screw up. Really makes the lines of the guitar pop.
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Thanks. No, no matching headstock.
I am currently planning to pair it with a reissue fender neck (I doubt that I will come across a bargain vintage neck anytime soon, they are all far too pricey and the ‚cheaper‘ ones are somehow all faulty in one or another way). Therefore a reissue neck will save me a lot of trouble and money.
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I voted LPB because for some reason it like it if the headstock isn’t matched. With a matching head I’d have gone OTM.
I’m very much looking forward to a nice vote and argument over pickguard colour!
I’m very much looking forward to a nice vote and argument over pickguard colour!
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I ran the numbers, no matching headstock equals shoreline with a mint guard.
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My vote went to Daphne Blue.
But if I could, I would have said Dakota Red. That looks INSANELY good on Jazzers. With a yellowed guard, hell yes!
But if I could, I would have said Dakota Red. That looks INSANELY good on Jazzers. With a yellowed guard, hell yes!
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LPB FTW.
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Shoreline Gold, it's the law.
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Poll is not over yet. What if I go with one of the least favorite options?
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As long as you pick shoreline, there won't be any repurcussions.
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The only right answer is Charcoal Frost Metallic but as it’s not in the poll; Lake Placid all the way!
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Alright. Thanks guys. Evil me has already made a decision upfront the poll showed me that I made the right decision with one of the least favorite options Well, all of the mentioned options are still on my want list somehow but I am very happy with my final choice…. sonic blue.
The real (pale) sonic blue, which also allows me to get a 2nd finish at a later stage if I would ever get tired of it (but I doubt) … imagine any of the darker colors with a sonic blue undercoat
The real (pale) sonic blue, which also allows me to get a 2nd finish at a later stage if I would ever get tired of it (but I doubt) … imagine any of the darker colors with a sonic blue undercoat
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Smart work - avoid the herd view!
Whilst I love metallics, sonic blue and rosewood always looks FANTASTIC on a Strat, so I don't see why it won't look great on a JM. A rarer choice too!
We await pictures....
Whilst I love metallics, sonic blue and rosewood always looks FANTASTIC on a Strat, so I don't see why it won't look great on a JM. A rarer choice too!
We await pictures....
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