What colour to finish my DC Jr?

lovestrat74

Okay, so I am 50/50 on whether sell this (currently in £Parts) or keep it and do the right thing and complete the job!

 Looking for opinions/suggestions on the colour - any pics of your finished Jr projects welcomed too! 

I don't want traditional Gibson as this is not a one and it won't have it on the headstock either - common theme on my guitars, as those of you with a sharp eye would have already spotted

It will be nitro and I think I am going to keep the back of the neck natural - just oiled as I don't like the feel of nitro on the back of my necks... too sticky.

My #1 colour at the moment is Shoreline Gold as I think it will look good on the DC without standing out too much - was even thinking of just finishing the front and leaving the back and sides just oiled like a LP, but without binding I am not sure if this finish will look any good..

Another colour I had in mind was British Racing Green or a dark solid variant.

Let me know what you think..

DannyP

Tradition obviously dictates sunburst, TV yellow, cherry or possibly black.

But I'd be tempted to go for a Gretschy orange or something pale & Fendery like surf green or daphne blue just to be different. Might give it a bit of a Fano vibe.

I guess if you went for a solid colour, you'd have a hard contrast between painted body and oiled mahogany neck? That could look cool, but if you wanted a more consistent all-over colour, you could stain the whole thing.

lovestrat74

DannyP said:

Tradition obviously dictates sunburst, TV yellow, cherry or possibly black.

But I'd be tempted to go for a Gretschy orange or something pale & Fendery like surf green or daphne blue just to be different. Might give it a bit of a Fano vibe.

I guess if you went for a solid colour, you'd have a hard contrast between painted body and oiled mahogany neck? That could look cool, but if you wanted a more consistent all-over colour, you could stain the whole thing.

If I did go traditional it would have to be cherry  

springhead

If you're thinking of green then I like Cadillac Green, which is a Gretsch colour but Fender have done Telecasters in that finish. 

Danielsguitars

I'd  possibly go for a fendery colour like sonic blue, daphne, sea foam or candy red or go non traditional like a big ol sparkle 

Winny_Pooh

So many options

lovestrat74

Dont really like pastels on a Jr. There was one for sale on here not long ago, really nice but sonic blue Jr... Nah. Although saying that I reckon seafoam with tortie guard might look good..

poopot

Big red metal flake...

Bellycaster

Might be predictable, but I think TV Yellow is the coolest colour ever for these Guitars

longjaw

Black with a tortoise shell guard.

guitargeek62

Doghair / silver fox

JD50

Reckon the British Racing Green is a good shout - perhaps BRG metallic?

mikeyrob73

Just go CRAZY and do something completely different 

lovestrat74

JD50 said:

Reckon the British Racing Green is a good shout - perhaps BRG metallic?

Sherwood??

lovestrat74

mikeyrob73 said:

Just go CRAZY and do something completely different 

What, crazy like... Cammo ?? 

lovestrat74

Rebel relics do some interesting colours..

poopot

CountryDave

I had similar thoughts around colours when I did mine. Daphne Blue was high on my list. 
Then lack of patience got the better of me and I broke out the Rustins.
They are great guitars and mine gets lots of play time. 

lovestrat74

CountryDave said:

I had similar thoughts around colours when I did mine. Daphne Blue was high on my list. 
Then lack of patience got the better of me and I broke out the Rustins.
They are great guitars and mine gets lots of play time. 

Cheaper and quicker  

lovestrat74

poopot said:

Interesting 

skippy76

Hi mate, here are some shots of the different colours I’ve had on mine, sonic blue and an Aged sparkling burgundy, also the gold undercoat.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47858418532_b234224347_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46994471305_c296dc2289_k.jpg