Members Stinkfoot Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 The "blue guitars look cheap" thread got me thinking, what are the preferred colors and finishes for electrics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 I like a nice burst. These days I have been going natural finish as I like to know what I am actually getting wood wise. For finish...my most recent guitar was a Nat-Explorer. They have the nitro-cellulose finish. I like it though it def' is alot more "dingable" than other finish types. Some folks have "sticky" problems with a nirto type finish. Havent had it at all with this one but had an old Guild S300 that was sticky. I think it has something to do with hand oils and or if the finish was "cured" properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am really liking the Fender Am Dlx in Tobacco Sunburst. Maybe it's not my favorite but it is a new one to drool over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Welladjusted Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 It's easier to name the ones I dislike. Pastels, graphics, and neon. And I'm willing to make exceptions if it looks right with the hardware and pickup configurations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndersonTech Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 For me, it depends on the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 White Still don't own a white one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ibanezman06 Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 i'm a sucker for red guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 I prefer a natural finish. Me likes the woodgrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 9-Pin-Phoenix Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am a sucker for a nice sunburst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slvrsrpnt Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 I like blue or natural tops. The Dean Blueburst (swimming pool burst ) is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stinkfoot Posted February 22, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 In my collection I have:3 black - strat, parker nitefly, geddy lee bass1 natural - rickenbacker 650S1 sunburst - tele2 red - les paul VM, SG standard1 quilt (black cherry) - hellraiser I'd really like a blue guitar and a white guitar eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members animl Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 For me, it depends on the guitar. and the day of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puckman Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 Depends on the guitar: - Teles: Natural wood grain finishes - Strat: Mint green or any of those retro surfy colors. - Semi-Hollow/Gretsch types: Orange stain (wood grain showing) - LP: Goldtop, vintagey burst colors (amber or whatever they call it) What I can't stand: - Overly busy EVH type multi-colored atrocities. - Anything shiny with glitter. - Anything with flames, harleys or such.... Flame away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stinkfoot Posted February 22, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 Depends on the guitar: - Teles: Natural wood grain finishes - Strat: Mint green or any of those retro surfy colors. - Semi-Hollow/Gretsch types: Orange stain (wood grain showing) - LP: Goldtop, vintagey burst colors (amber or whatever they call it) What I can't stand: - Overly busy EVH type multi-colored atrocities. - Anything shiny with glitter. - Anything with flames, harleys or such.... Flame away I have pretty similar taste. I'm not too big on the bling bling finishes. I lean toward natural finishes or colors that let the grain show through. Out of my 7 electric guitars, 4 of them have the grain showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanderwaal Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 gretsch western orange on everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 I'm a big fan of Honey Blonde, though I really dig PRS' Vintage Natural burst colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulintheuk Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 I like natural finishes, preferably without flame/quilt though. Otherwise white or black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ibanezman06 Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am a sucker for a nice sunburst. so are a lot of people i've noticed. i love sunbursts too but i like red finishes better. kind of a darker read though. like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zepfan976 Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 depends on the guitar for instance strats i like a solid color and Lp i dig a burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 22, 2007 Members Share Posted February 22, 2007 Depends on the guitar: - Teles: Natural wood grain finishes - Strat: Mint green or any of those retro surfy colors. - Semi-Hollow/Gretsch types: Orange stain (wood grain showing) - LP: Goldtop, vintagey burst colors (amber or whatever they call it) What I can't stand: - Overly busy EVH type multi-colored atrocities. - Anything shiny with glitter. - Anything with flames, harleys or such.... Flame away + 100 on everything he said !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted February 23, 2007 Members Share Posted February 23, 2007 I win:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puckman Posted February 23, 2007 Members Share Posted February 23, 2007 + 100 on everything he said !!! I forgot to add the most hideous of all: Zakk Wylde LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaXu Posted February 23, 2007 Members Share Posted February 23, 2007 I can't stand black and 3-tone sunburst finishes. They're so overused. I'd like to see more guitars with metallic color finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted February 23, 2007 Members Share Posted February 23, 2007 I love natural finishes but not so much on sunbursts, so I was kind of conflicted when I cast my vote. The only sunburst finish I really like is Fender's sienna sunburst because of the Tex-Mex color palette (green/red) and the high-contrast swamp ash grain that's visible underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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