NBD! Which pick guard to use?

[bradfordws]

Score! I found a 2013 Sterling 5H in silver on Reverb. This thing is like NOS (new old stock). If there was a previous owner, it was either well taken care of or never played. I had a Sterling 5HH in silver a few years ago, but it was a little on the heavy side + I prefer the single H - and I've been looking for a silver H for a few years now. It came with two PG's - the stock black one and an additional white pearl. I already had a clear one in the parts bin. Which one looks best? I can't decide ;-/

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Congrats.

I like them all but if I had to choose one then I'd go for the clear.

 

[Edmang]

I like the white pearl. But if you really can't decide, rotate the pick guards every so often. You might eventually decide on one you like best.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

...But if you really can't decide, rotate the pick guards every so often. You might eventually decide on one you like best.

+1

Actually that's what I do.

BTW. I now say Black rather than Clear

 

[five7]

Silver is beautiful on the sterling. Black looks great but you could always put some art under the clear one. I have done that on a few and liked the contrast.

 

[Big Ron]

The white pearloid looks really sharp.

 

[bradfordws]

Congrats.

I like them all but if I had to choose one then I'd go for the clear.

That's was my first thought - because silver looks cool, why cover any of it?

 

[bradfordws]

The white pearloid looks really sharp.

Yes! My 5HH had a white pearl on it.

 

[bradfordws]

Silver is beautiful on the sterling. Black looks great but you could always put some art under the clear one. I have done that on a few and liked the contrast.

Good idea!

 

[bradfordws]

+1

Actually that's what I do.

BTW. I now say Black rather than Clear

Haha! As Elton John once said, "If I had a clear pick guard....then again, no...."

I didn't think I'd like the black PG, but you're right = it does look good. I'll have to rotate per Edmang.

 

[nhbassguitar]

I'm trying to digest how the natural wood color headstock (if that's the color it is) plays into this decision. I'm thinking with a natural headstock, which is sort of traditional, the pearloid might be a little too "bling-y," and so the black might be best. With a headstock matching the body color, however, that's got some pop to it, and so the pearloid would be my first choice. I don't know. I think Edmang's got a point: keep trying them until you stop trying them. Also, don't look at the bass just sitting there. Instead, look at yourself in a full length mirror with the bass strapped in place, 'cause (imo) you need that visual "context" to make the right decision.

 

[five7]

I have a E.B. tortise shell pg for a sterling 5 H if you want an even different look.

 

[Grugenhagen]

Hmmm...I'm really digging the white pearloid on that bass!

 

[jones4tone]

I like the white on that body color, but the art under clear idea could also be very cool.

 

[bradfordws]

I have a E.B. tortise shell pg for a sterling 5 H if you want an even different look.

Thanks for the offer

I'm sticking with clear most likely. Tort is great on a natural or honey burst - IMO of course.

 

[bradfordws]

I'm trying to digest how the natural wood color headstock (if that's the color it is) plays into this decision. I'm thinking with a natural headstock, which is sort of traditional, the pearloid might be a little too "bling-y," and so the black might be best. With a headstock matching the body color, however, that's got some pop to it, and so the pearloid would be my first choice. I don't know. I think Edmang's got a point: keep trying them until you stop trying them. Also, don't look at the bass just sitting there. Instead, look at yourself in a full length mirror with the bass strapped in place, 'cause (imo) you need that visual "context" to make the right decision.

I agree re: the headstock. My other silver 5HH had a matching headstock and the white pearl DID look cool on that one. This one is a standard headstock - I forgot that I did not post a pic of the headstock! Black does look good too. I'm leaving the clear one on there for now....until I change my mind!

 

[nurnay]

I really like the white pearl. You might also consider a black pearloid guard. They look cool on black or silver.

 

[engage757]

Black or clear, leaning clear though!

 

[1954bassman]

I like the white the best, but I always do.

 

[five7]

A friend of mine thinks this is his old bass. What is the serial number.