ASS Mod Opinions Anyone ?

[Dizzy]

Ok, So I'm HANGING for my new ASS to arrive.

The original pics I posted (from seller) got some comments on the nice colour mods (black) to the knobs & PUP selector.

So I think to myself....... what about all black PUPS like the BFR's ???

Here's a before & after (paintshopped)....

What do you guys reckon ??

I lean towards the original zebras, but the BFR teasers still have me thinking !?!

Before I even started this I suppose I should have asked :

Are the zebra covers removable / interchangeable ???

(I haven't even tried on my old Axis yet)

 

[robelinda2]

zebras kick ass Dizzy, you know they do.

 

[Dizzy]

zebras kick ass Dizzy, you know they do.

Yeah........ I know Rob......
(Every time I compare, the all-blacks get less & less desirable)

The wait does strange things to the mind !

God knows what'll happen with my JP !?!

 

[andynpeters]

If it were mine Id go with the black, I think it looks subtler & more classy. It allows the eye to concentrate on that expensive top, rather than attracting all the attention towards the 2 pieces of white plastic.
Of course it's not mine............

 

[Dizzy]

If it were mine Id go with the black, I think it looks subtler & more classy. It allows the eye to concentrate on that expensive top, rather than attracting all the attention towards the 2 pieces of white plastic.
Of course it's not mine............

Yep, that's what I reckon they're trying to accomplish with the BFR ASS's.
But the white covers are (sortof) a continuation of the light coloured Maple board, and the binding is light too........
Then again, the black knobs and switch look great ?!?

You've just nailed the reason why I was having a dilemma in the first place !

I can see myself bouncing FOR and AGAINST all the way through this thread !

 

[Astrofreq]

I agree. I like the Zebra because they accent the fingerboard. I'm all about changing stuff on the guitar, but stick with the zebras.

 

[silverburst]

Hmm. I like the Zebra look, myself.

I'm not sure if the white parts are covers, or the actual bobbins that the pickup windings go around. You have gotten me curious -- out to the shop I go...

 

[poj]

+1 on Zebra

 

[JMB27]

Get another ASS and have both - black and zebra

 

[Jimothy JP7]

I'd say if the zebras were cream colored, keep them. That would match the binding and the neck better.


Either way, it's still going to sound awesome.

 

[Jonny Dubai]

zebs...........or the combo look may be an option.???????


J

 

[glockaxis]

I like the all black better. Sign me up for that.

 

[ivanmihaljevic]

Zebra looks better to me...

 

[beej]

I like the all black too. Don't think you can change the colour of the bobbins, but you might be able to pick up a cheap Sport and swap the pickups (same kind, just a different colour).

 

[Astrofreq]

It looks like a pretty even split. But you inspired me to order some chrome colored covers, knobs, tremolo tip and pickup selector for my ASS with MM90s. I'll let you guys know how that turns out, assuming the stuff even fits.

 

[threeminutesboy]

Zebra all the way

the only update I will do on my ASS PBB will be chrome knob and black knob switch

 

[phatduckk]

im all about the zebras too

 

[jongitarz]

I like the black ones...Look at the Trans Gold SSPT in beej's avatar..That was mine

 

[Pablo]

I prefer the zebras. but I agree that the black knobs and switch tip makes it less pimp-my-ride-ish and much more classy...

 

[germangallardo]

I prefer the all black ones, and your pics inspired me to order an Axis SS PBB that top is incredible!

I really need to choose what I'm going to order.. (if any)