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What custom color shall I choose?

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:46 pm
by PJazzmaster
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 8) …and very very lightweight :-*
—> simply perfect for a proper refin :shifty:

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 :whistle:

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 :P

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:59 pm
by HNB
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Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:41 pm
by smjenkins
Awesome find and a cool project! Are you going to match the headstock? That might change my answer.

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:50 pm
by marqueemoon
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.

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:55 pm
by PJazzmaster
smjenkins wrote:
Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:41 pm
Awesome find and a cool project! Are you going to match the headstock? That might change my answer.
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.

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:10 am
by Bradley-Jazz
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!

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:25 am
by smjenkins
I ran the numbers, no matching headstock equals shoreline with a mint guard.

Inspired by this:
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Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:02 am
by Pacafeliz
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!

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:57 pm
by Maggieo
LPB FTW.

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:04 am
by MrFingers
Shoreline Gold, it's the law.

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:45 am
by PJazzmaster
Poll is not over yet. What if I go with one of the least favorite options? :P

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 6:04 am
by smjenkins
As long as you pick shoreline, there won't be any repurcussions. :)

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:35 am
by Steadyriot.
The only right answer is Charcoal Frost Metallic but as it’s not in the poll; Lake Placid all the way!

Re: What custom color shall I choose? (Poll ends in 3 days)

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:15 am
by PJazzmaster
Alright. Thanks guys. Evil me has already made a decision upfront :blush: the poll showed me that I made the right decision with one of the least favorite options :ph34r: :P 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 :shifty:
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Re: What custom color shall I choose?

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:11 am
by Bradley-Jazz
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....