Author Topic: what cover looks best? (Read 9038 times)

Ratrod · « **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2006, 06:44:24 PM »

I think raw nickel would look best with a grey guitar.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2006, 10:14:24 PM »

I like double black open coils - ask yourself how much more black can you get and the answer is 'none' :lol:

Zebra coils also look cool too. For covered I always go with nickel as they age very nice - not a fan of that shiny chromed look.

:twisted:

Davey · « **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2006, 10:41:59 PM »

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL

I like double black open coils - ask yourself how much more black can you get and the answer is 'none' :lol:

Zebra coils also look cool too. For covered I always go with nickel as they age very nice - not a fan of that shiny chromed look.

:twisted:

there's a threshold though, where you ask yourself, how much more black can i stand.. and the answer is also.. 'none'

there's a point where it's realy enough

Fourth Feline · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2006, 01:33:47 AM »

Good point Ratrod,

I had overlooked that option, but didn't the guy say he was already commited to chrome control knobs ?

Just a thought. :)

Ratrod · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2006, 04:29:41 PM »

Quote from: Fourth Feline

Good point Ratrod,

I had overlooked that option, but didn't the guy say he was already commited to chrome control knobs ?

Just a thought. :)

Satin chrome knobs would look pretty good with raw nickel pickups.

Peterku · « **Reply #20 on:** July 15, 2006, 04:50:27 PM »

Chrome would be the best option IMO. It's a shame chrome doesn't really age, though.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #21 on:** July 15, 2006, 05:40:03 PM »

talking of not being able to stand more black, the other guitarist in my band has just bought black hardware to put on his LP custom. that guitar really will be none more black with it's EMGs too.

:twisted:

Fourth Feline · « **Reply #22 on:** July 15, 2006, 06:09:30 PM »

Hi again Nick and Ratrod,

I can imagine that satin chrome might look a good match with raw nickel, but I had an image in my mind of the pickups and knobs being deliberately brighter and 'upbeat' in contrast to the guitar body in order to ensure the guitar does not slide into greyness - but rather looks like a smart grey suit with sharp accessories.

:D

nick_24589 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2006, 01:45:51 PM »

hey guys thanks for all the help im going to go and take a pic of my guitar so it will be easier to comment cos grey/silver isnt really a good description from me!
Thanks
Nick

nick_24589 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2006, 08:12:47 PM »

my guitar before iv got my new pick ups

_tom_ · « **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2006, 11:18:56 PM »

I think raw nickel would look great in that. Or burnt chrome maybe.

nick_24589 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2006, 12:36:37 PM »

im thinking chrome so the pick ups would match the chrome tone knobs + i have a chrome whammy bar at home dont know if black or chrome would look better though

deg0ey · « **Reply #27 on:** July 17, 2006, 03:24:41 PM »

If they're getting covered, then chrome - too much black on a guitar just looks nasty :P

*waits to get stabbed by HTH* :lol:

nick_24589 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2006, 09:54:08 AM »

looks like chrome it is!

deg0ey · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2006, 01:38:02 PM »

A bit off topic, but still with the chrome theme - my chrome knobs and switch tip got delivered today :D

Now I'm just waiting on my black scratchplate, and special chromed Holy Diver HSS Set and i can get assembling my strat. Ima get Feline to paint it for me when I get paid, so it's gonna all be black and chrome :)