Anyone got candy apple red/tort combo on any of their guitars? I'd be hard pressed to believe my 60th Anniversary Squier Stratocaster has a mint green pick guard. Strings: Fender USA 250LR Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250404 Red tort with CAR just seems to look a little plasticy or toy-like, Ok, I think Frampton showed me the way on this one, http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ D=42566936. I think it would be cool but only if it's a redder tortoise shell rather than a darker more brownish tortoise shell. Although I'm suprised that I liked the Tortoise with white knobs and pickup covers. Number 1 for me. The silky satin Modern "C" Player Plus Strat neck fits your hand like a glove, with smooth rolled edges for supreme comfort. Press J to jump to the feed. Black. I have a darkish CAR (no where near as bright as the one above). I think the lighting and the aged pickup covers are maybe making it look mintish.but Im probably wrong. Did these come this way or was it something someone else added on? - chrisrnps. Player plus telecaster tuner swap. parchment, black, or mint, although cream pearloid would work too. The 12" radius fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets facilitate fluid leads and choke free bends. It sounds weird at first, but looks really really good. A push-pull pot on the tone control adds the neck pickup to switch positions 1 and 2 for two sounds not usually found on a Strat. Every color of CV 60's Strat that has been made over the years, excluding sunburst (which has a tortoise pickguard), has had a mint green one. Although there's nothing wrong with it stock. Red is about the only color I like white pickguards on but a white pearl would be rad. If your new gear isnt working out, you can return it for a full refund minus shipping charges within 30 days of purchase. Buying gear sight-unseen is hard so we offer a easy 30 day return program. Has to be a 60's Classic Vibe for it to come with a minty guard You must log in or register to reply here. I'd keep the mint one. Smooth and responsive, the 2-point tremolo provides classic vibrato effects, while the locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning and make string changes quick and easy. 512-777-0183, Pre-Owned Fender Player Plus Stratocaster, Aged Candy Apple Red, Kawai Medallion Piano Studio Award Winners. I don't like the other options. So I totally voted." I have on hand a tortoise, black humbucker and white that is already mounted. Middle Pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Strat I tried to capture the mint green color on the pictures but it didnt turn out very good. Auxiliary Switching: Push/Pull Switch On Tone 2 Adds Neck Pickup To Positions 1 and 2 Depends What color shoes and purse will you be wearing? Thats the problem! MEASUREMENTS: Needless to say, this thread will not be complete until we have pics of both guitars, bluescube! In dont see any of your pics but I do believe I have seen CAR 60 CV with mint green PGs. Whether you need directions to our shops or the sound advice from the depths of the tone-zone, weve got you. Fender makes pickguards they call Aged White Pearloid. "I want to be able to purchase gin in bulk at Costco on a Sunday. by tvrf Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:41 am, Post My first choice would be to go with white pickguards and white knobs. Dr. Scottie C, May 5, 2014 in Electric Guitars. SEYMOUR DUNCAN HOT RAIL IN STRAT BRIDGE HELP?. As someone else mentioned, some tortoiseshell have a little more red to them than others, thats the kind I'd use. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It is a Classic Vibe 60's strat. Well so far this just shows 80% of people can be wrong .png.197c47f720636f02390cc2b0a33804da.png' alt='smiley-veryhappy'>. Love CAR with mint PG. I like the black pickguard. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Just change the mint guard for an aged cream and leave the knobs and covers and it will look splendid.that's what I did with my black MIM. Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro I put a mint green on my transparent crimson mahogany strat. Have a question about gear, our stores, our services, or our site? CAR is already a pretty loud finish. Introducing the latest in the Paranormal Series lineup: featur 3-On/Off Slide Switches (One for Each Pickup), 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo, Bring in Used Equipment for Ca$h or Trade, Visa, MC, Amex, PayPal, Apply Pay, Financing, Full line family owned musical instrument retailer since 1965, Fender Paranormal Cyclone, Laurel Fingerboard, Pearloid Pickguard, Candy Apple Red, VINTAGE-STYLE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO BRIDGE, Bills Music | . Neck Construction: 4-Bolt We live and breathe the gear you love and are right here to help. (POLL), 1. Side Dots: White Hear first about new releases, the freshest used gear and the latest news. Austin Piano Showroom I found some photos online and have put them together here. My CV Telecaster Custom was always advertised as having a factory mint pick guard. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. The Paranormal Cyclone combines details from several iconic Fender models to create a whirlwind that is greater than the sum of its parts. by amplituden Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:07 am, Post It doesn't even look like the same guitar now. 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. Call, Email, or Chat to get connected to our best person for the job. Not a tele and more satin finish but you can see the contrast. Each pickup is engaged with an individual on/off switch, allowing a wide variety of pickup combinations. *Pre-Owned items are sold as-is, sale is final*, San Antonio Downtown My friend had a red strat with a blue tortoisey lookin' pickguard and it looked awesome. First world problems, I guess. I also like mint first, but since you don't, I'm going with Gold. As long as it's brown instead of red tortoise shell. Orders over $40 ship free within 24 hours. Click below for more details and to read our policy for returns on used gear, consignment gear, and other exceptions. my personal opinion is none of the above and instead have some fun with it! as they say, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". When you purchase online, youll get the same service as if you bought your guitar in one of our stores. Squier-Talk.com is an independent, member supported forum and is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. I think tort or brown could look pretty cool, I would probably get darker pup covers and knobs so they don't clash with the guard. Nut Material: Synthetic Bone Gonna get a couple sets of new strings, break out the tools and swap pickguards and pickups around. All black but it doesn't necessarily have to be P-90's. Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm) It may not display this or other websites correctly. I like black on CAR, but it looks even better on ash. by weed_killer Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:45 am, Post May I suggest going with a 3-ply Black-white-Black guard? It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Squier Paranormal Cyclone is a funky mashup of popular Fender features. Dimensions: 4.60x15.10x42.00 IN Mint with aged knobs and pickup covers looks pretty good but I want to try parchment. Next best thing on CAR is tort, so there you go. I think it's perfect. Three Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups capture iconic Fender clarity while on/off pickup switches allow for a fully customizable tonal experience. 425 N Main Ave Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot Depends on the fretboard. JavaScript is disabled. You are using an out of date browser. Our team of experts is available to help you figure out where to work that pedal into your signal flow, how to get that recording interface up and running, and anything else regarding our products and services. I also like tortoise on pretty much anything. Thats why we offer a simple, straight-forward return policy. Strat Talk is the leading online community and marketplace for Stratocaster guitars. It had a black one on it before. JavaScript is disabled. Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles San Antonio Northwest Black with black (or white) pup covers and knobs looks really good on CAR w/rosewood. Let me know what you think. Both abalone options are ghastly and the aged pearl is too close to the butt ugly pickguard I took off my Fernandes (BTW, it has a tortoise pickguard now). Further player-friendly callouts include a 24.75 scale length and slim C-shape neck profile for easy playability and a gloss neck finish for a slick feel. I would say white or mint green, for sure. and starting to think about some mods. Good move. I think brown tort is a little classier looking with a color like candy apple red. Neck Pickup You must log in or register to reply here. I took my tort off my Nashville and replaced it with white, looks pimped now. credit where it's due! The words Fender, Squier Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. So I have recently aquired a 2004 Fender Strat in candy apple red with a maple neck and I am thinking of switching the pickguard for a tortoiseshell one. Pickup Configuration: SSS Apparently we all see color differently - when I see a tru mint green guard it's definitely a shade of green - I've see posts on here where they claim it's mint green but my eyes see it aged white - I guess there are always variations but green is green ? Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. she's beautiful. 1530 Babcock Road "I don't know why we asked him to join the band 'cause the rest of us don't like country music all that much; we just like Graham Lee.". Our shops are built from the bench forward. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I forget what they call their off/aged white, I think they actually call it mint. by jim93 Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:49 pm, Post This model features Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups for authentic Fender tone. Finding a good tort will probably be a problem, depending on your price range. With the Cyclone, that nontraditional path has never been more in reach. JavaScript is disabled. That'd look awesome. by tvrf Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:26 pm. by my bloody television Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:43 pm, Post All aged white plastic parts and it look gorgeous. Feel free to call, email, or chat us up online anytime. Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) I know white and MOP pickguards always go with CAR, but does Tortoise? NECK: Telecaster American standard pickguard 4ply red tortoise fits fender brand new, Telecaster 62 guitar pickguard 4ply red tortoise fits fender brand new, Every Kind of Wrong (John Moreland Cover). And pearl white just makes it look like a million bucks. Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell 210-224-1010 by Jonesie Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:13 pm, Post Your eyes may vary ? The Squier Paranormal series is a great line for players to play and think outside the box with something nontraditional. Not sure what Im looking for. Would brown tort actually look good on candy apple red? But CAR is often a bit darker than we think, and tortoise shell comes in quite a few variants. Black looks too Night Ranger 80s hair band to me and stark white looks kind of cheap. Neck Pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Strat This is a place where fellow guitarists are encouraged to share their gear, playing, and opinions in a casual setting, as well as partake in discussion to cultivate further interest in the passion we all share. We love gear so much we made it our job. By Number of Frets: 22 The red would make the tort stand out more, imo, and brown tort does not work with this combo. They run from pretty much still white to a strong nearly garish green. Neck Plate: 4-Bolt . 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm) The pearl might look nice, but unless the rest of the guitar is relic'ed, the aged plastics are probably going to look odd. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. i think you should just change the pickup covers to black ones , and the knobs to chrome knobs and see if you like it like that.