Pickguard Swap

[kamakazee]

I want a different pickguard for my Blue Pearl Bongo 6HH. It has a black guard. I can't decided between black pearl, white, or white pearl. Help me spend my money.

Any pics of Blue Pearl Bongos with these colors? I might be leaning toward white

 

[Codasound.net]

White Pearl My favorite!

 

[kamakazee]

classy!

 

[keko]

Definitely White Pearloid!

 

[RocketRalf]

I like plain white on blue for an understated look with maximum contrast.

 

[adouglas]

In time-honored knucklehead tradition, I will herewith provide an answer that wasn't on the poll.

Abalone.

I fondled one once. It killed.

EBMM doesn't make abalone anymore, but the aftermarket folks do.

Failing that, white pearl. As a rule of thumb, I believe a pickguard should contrast with the bass, to accentuate its lines. Dark bass, light guard. This is particularly true of the Bongo, with all its sexay curves.

 

[ivbenaplayin]

In time-honored knucklehead tradition, I will herewith provide an answer that wasn't on the poll.

Abalone.

I fondled one once. It killed.

EBMM doesn't make abalone anymore, but the aftermarket folks do.

Failing that, white pearl. As a rule of thumb, I believe a pickguard should contrast with the bass, to accentuate its lines. Dark bass, light guard. This is particularly true of the Bongo, with all its sexay curves.

Right-on AD! It also goes well with Dargie Green...

 

[kamakazee]

Never thought of abalone. Too bad the answer can't be "one of every color" because that would be my first choice lol

 

[supadave]

It can be 'one of every colour! I've just figured out this great way to make any pickguard youcould possibly want! I'll show you how soon as I can get some pics.

 

[kamakazee]

It can be 'one of every colour!

This sounds interesting. I've never really been one to care about pickguard colors until recently when I realized it can really change the "mood" of the instrument!

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I agree with AD: abalone.

 

[Jef]

So do I

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I've been thinking about it for my Blue Pearl SR4 as well, although the black one looks pretty good too.

 

[mmbassplayer]

Call EB and see if they have a Blue Swirl in stock. That combo would kill. JOSH

 

[kamakazee]

I like plain white on blue for an understated look with maximum contrast.

This! Not sure if I'm digging the abalone personally, looks great on the other Bongos. Contrary to popular poll results I think I'm liking this option best. Since switching to all-EBMM, I think I'll pay tribute to my first good childhood bass, my blue 4003 with white guard. It wasn't an EBMM, but it was the stepping stone that got me here.

Also: I just sold my old rig and ordered a new one, so pics to come of both. I'm pumped!

 

[Holdsg]

white pearl is classic and classy. If you're going for more brash, flash and color, well then yes, abalone, moonstone, tort, clear with paisley or some of Jack's robots, all make great alternative choices.