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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 2309 Stockholm, Sweden 
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 01:04 PM
In addition to the favorite surf guitar poll, I thought it could be interesting to see everyone's preferences when it comes to Fender guitar and bass colors. I know it could be really hard to pick just one... in fact I can't do it myself at the moment Last edited: Sep 09, 2007 05:08:57 |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan 
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 01:06 PM
How about foam green, Klas? It's much less common than surf green, but I think it's better looking. Ivan —Ivan |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 2309 Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 01:12 PM
I know I left out several finishes. Just choose the "Other" option and specify below if it's not among the listed ones. — |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19340 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 01:16 PM
Yeah, I voted for other: Sea Foam Green for me. Surf Green is cool too, but it's more blue than green under the right light. —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 01:40 PM
Gotta go with Ice Blue Metallic, always looks good |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 01:43 PM
I went for olympic white, and I'dlike to add that its got to be white still, not yellowed, I like the original 'bright' white better. Rules to live by #314: |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 02:05 PM
Oly White, and I think the yellowing looks good. OLY Jazzmasters and Jaguars with the tortoise shell guards not only look good, but they photograph well in black and white. —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 02:11 PM
I voted for Lake Placid Blue. When I bought my '75 Fender Jazz bass new in the mid-70's, I bought one in "walnut" finish. I was in a "jazz" phase. Lake Placid Blue was the one I should've picked. I always liked it. I have to say though, that I can't tell the difference in sound/tone between my "walnut" finish J-bass and any other color J-bass. ~ Jonathan |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 02:24 PM
Olympic White. Just all around classy. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5320 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 02:27 PM
i have a fender jazz bass that's orange transparent with a black pick guard and it looks sharp....... — |
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Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 52 Encinitas, CA |
Posted on Apr 02 2006 03:52 PM
Interesting...I've never seen a J-bass like that. Is it a factory finish or a custom refinish? That does seem like a sharp look... ~ J |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5320 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 08:04 PM
the orange tint is a factory color but i had to order it as no one had it in stock. it also came with a white pick guard which i replaced.. — |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 5107 San Francisco
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 10:49 PM
Really tough question... like being in a candy shoppe. "I'll take one of each please." Buy Endless Drummer @ Bandcamp |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california
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Posted on Apr 02 2006 10:57 PM
tobacco sunburst I know, it's a wierd one, not really surf-y...more like pre-surf-y... but, I like it -dp |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 2309 Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted on Apr 03 2006 01:59 AM
After some thinking I decided for the Olympic White as it really looks great combined with the red tortoise pickguard on a lot of Fender guitars and basses. "Just all around classy" as Jake put it. — |
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1487 San Francisco
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Posted on Apr 03 2006 02:29 AM
I have to go for Sherwood Green (sometimes called Sherwood Green Metallic). I have that on my Jazzmaster - so does Gein from Gein and the Graverobbers, and it looks SWEET with the mint green pickguard and aged "creme" accessories. ~B~ |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Apr 03 2006 03:02 AM
Our lead guitarist has a Sherwood Green Jazzmaster. |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 250 Port Fierce, Florida
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Posted on Apr 03 2006 03:14 PM
Vintage: Sherwood Green (preferably with tortoise guard and white pup covers & knobs) Modern: Candy Tangerine...I just dig it. — |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2064 Virginia, USA
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Posted on Apr 03 2006 04:13 PM
Until Fender comes out with silver (or blue) sparkle, it's Sunburst all the way!! Least favorite: Antigua -Paul —Paul |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Apr 03 2006 05:47 PM
That was really tough. I voted for Shoreline Gold, though hell every one of the early sixties Fender colors is a beaut!! But Fiesta Red, Foam Green and Olympic White are a few other favorites (I guess I should mention Surf Green, as well). Blonde Strats can look amazing, as well, especially if you can see the grain through the finish. Isn't it strange that no '60s surf guitarists used either Surf Green or Foam Green Fenders? I find that completely inexplicable. Or am I overlooking someone? Ivan —Ivan |
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