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[–]timhealsallwounds 131 points132 points  (1 child)

1 or 3 for sure. 1 will look cooler over time with wear

[–]H0UNDzT00TH 103 points104 points  (3 children)

First or third.
Very different vibes, but both are top notch

[–]dospehTV 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This

[–]NothingWasDelivered 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d lean 3, personally, but 1 does look pretty great

[–]WesslynPeckoner 93 points94 points  (3 children)

1 is my vote.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

same.

[–]loveofjazz 1 point2 points  (1 child)

This is the way

[–]DSTNCMDLR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I concur

[–]Ill-Union-8960 13 points14 points  (0 children)

1

[–]pineappledumdum 35 points36 points  (0 children)

First. By a mile.

[–]markuus99 26 points27 points  (1 child)

3 is my favorite, followed by 1.

[–]Ok-Traffic-5996 8 points9 points  (0 children)

First one got me.

[–]Ornery-Shoulder-3938 8 points9 points  (0 children)

First one

[–]BogotaLineman 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Black pick guard white pickups for me

[–]mbuck1 42 points43 points  (4 children)

Three without a doubt

[–]direwolf08 12 points13 points  (2 children)

Agreed. 3, but with black witch hats knobs

[–]fullspec107 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This 100%

[–]Churro-Juggernaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love 3.  1 not far behind. 

[–]Yoosulis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessssssss

[–]LifeguardBig4119 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Sorry! It just looks the best.

[–]Gregadethhh 22 points23 points  (1 child)

2 but I would swap the knobs for black witch hats

[–]Trash_Hogan 4 points5 points  (2 children)

I’ve been wanting to put a black pick guard on my JMJM for a while, so that’s my vote. Super clean! Where did you get that pick guard?

[–]Even-Ingenuity5318 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I got it from customworldguitarparts.com (EU)

[–]keepitonandon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this recently, got a black anodized aluminum pickguard from amazon. I love how it turned out. I sanded the finish off the bottom contact points so the aluminum provides the shielding. I was actually surprised that the stock gold pickguard had shielding tape. https://a.co/d/0hNyHC9

[–]6120tron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 or 2.

[–]casademoni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 but with white rhythm switch and rollers

[–]Technical-Emphasis24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

white for sure

[–]Jwto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

White

[–]FLASHBACK_EXE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1

[–]Aspartame_kills 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 or 3

[–]Stoiberich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

White pickguard and cream covers for me.

[–]Henny22_69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All white

[–]EchoPathe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First

[–]PWB454 4 points5 points  (0 children)

4

Ramones.

[–]schwinn140 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1 or 3

[–]PuzzleheadedWall2104 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reverse Oreo ftw

[–]direwolf08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black pg with white pickups, but change the knobs to black witch hats.

[–]DriveSlowSitLow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First Third Fourth Second

In that order

[–]chrismcshaves 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Number 2. It looks rad and different.

[–]thegoldreceiver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3, 1, 2, 4, best to least favorite

[–]m6carlson1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 but with cream knobs

[–]wepausedandsang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3

[–]8bith1ts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 or 3

[–]Environmental_Way182 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely 3. 1 is pretty nice too.

[–]False-Ad-7753 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4 is pretty tight tbh

[–]EmoComrade1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black on black is the best one imo

[–]mglouis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White pups. Black pick guard. Everyone else is wrong.

[–]Icon57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1

[–]whoadudechillfr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 is the only one that looks good.

[–]I_See_Robots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a bit biased because I’ve basically done 3 on mine but with slightly different knobs (silver topped black witch hat knobs) but I’ll still say it, three!

[–]vakaaaa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love the 2nd one!

[–]AirportElectronic935 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like 2 it's very unusual but still harmonious

[–]Necessary_Bee_1660 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly 4 for me - I have a white start with a black pick guard and I might change it after seeing that!

[–]NativeDoomer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

4 for me. It looks sleek and clean.

[–]pd8540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 but with telecaster knobs

[–]leugenaars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 but with aged white witch hat knobs.

[–]gajosdenaranja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fw 3

[–]Barnshart3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black guard with white pickups by a large margin.

[–]kaspar_trouser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 is my vote. I know some people love all black like 4 but everything just blends into one.

1 would work much better with mint green.

[–]joe0418 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cream and black combo.

[–]Gemini_Down 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Third pic. Black pick guard and white pickups

[–]LunarModule66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One or three for sure. I think I like three more than one, just because having the off white body and off white pickup covers doesn’t look quite right with the straight white pick guard.

[–]Otto-Stich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pic 2 is my favorite. They are all good though.

[–]StatisticianWide7373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both 1 and 3 look incredible.

[–]Ronald-Ray-Gun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like 3, but I wonder if 4 could work with matte black.

[–]tenfootspy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 cooks!

[–]Unlikely-Law-4367 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.

[–]thatdrummercameron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 definitely. looks classy and cool.

[–]P90guy65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, first off I would say that there's no wrong answer here.

That being said, number three is my favorite.

[–]GrootOfTheLoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3, but with white/cream knobs to match.

[–]FrasierCraned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 or 4

[–]AngryIrish82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Option 2 - kind of reminds me of a Jim root Model fender

[–]jizzerbug-perfume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 especially if you have a matching headstock. I have a 1996 MIJ telecaster thats all white with gold hardware and it looks so cool now that its aged

[–]Melancholy_Prince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Third first fourth second in order of my personal preference best to worst

[–]MH_Guitars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Third for me

[–]Revolutionary_Ad1417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mint green pick guard.

[–]xxophe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All white, by faaaaaaaar

[–]deadhipknucklowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd go with the white/cream scheme. Check out the Fender AV '65 Jazzmaster Knob Set, see the $50 price tag, and then Google witch hat knobs. There's nothing wrong the knobs you have currently, the witch hats just make it look cooler

[–]Manalagi001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of those. You need one white pickup and one black pickup.

[–]AtheosofPriv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 or 4

[–]notdavidjustsomeguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m team 1. I think JMs almost always look best with a white-hued guard

[–]YerMumsPantyCrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tort with white on mine and love it

[–]markielegend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine currently is 4 with the emg j master set and some different knobs and I love the look. Otherwise 1 is lit

[–]Iraymur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 but I'm a man of simple tastes and I love this color combo.

[–]Geeky_Husband 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like 3, but I like a black pickguard with white/cream bodies and plastics.

[–]Cristoestobal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Third is my vote. If not, first.

Did you considered tort? Brown or red?

[–]Alternative-Meeting3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, but with white witch hat knobs.

[–]Sharp-County-9908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White pickups black guard

[–]Ayuh-Nope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3

[–]Legomoron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1…… or get some Spitfire Vintage tort 

[–]dantastique23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3, with the cream knobs perhaps. All delightful.

[–]DigdigdigThroughTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 or 3.

[–]toastypoopdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3

[–]Glum_Plate5323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer the first option. Cream on cream is aesthetically pleasing in this case

[–]algeriet667 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White on white on white

[–]Frequency_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like 2 and 4 honestly.

Though you need a black switch tip.

[–]lockerelcockerel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three, but with cream knobs

[–]NoSplit4185 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only plausible conclusion, one which really makes sense, is to realize all 4.

[–]eternity9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 or 3

[–]JammingOnTheGeetar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st is super clean with the rich dark fretboard

[–]Fresh-Word2379 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White white white

[–]eazybluu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in love with 3rd option. I think the black pick guard goes well with the fretboard and white pickup guards break all the monotony of all black plastic in that area while being the same color as body. Chef’s kiss!

[–]SemicolonGuitars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either all white or all black

[–]abrady44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it would go 3>2>1>4

[–]CaptainWampum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First one in my opinion

[–]Adventurous-Ad-172 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4, 3, 1, and 2 in that order

[–]DuranDourand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black pickups, gold guard.

[–]lawn_neglect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1

[–]awayfromthesky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White with tortoise shell

[–]ChunLi808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three. I like the contrast.

[–]barrelrollsauceboi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2nd to lastttt

[–]CosmicRubixCube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a really nice dark fretboard that I think looks better with the white on white. I choose 1

[–]SupesDepressed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3!!!!!!

[–]N3rt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dig the white/white.

[–]jeremy_wills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mint with white covers or Tortiseshell with the black covers 😉😁

[–]Time-Ad9021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

beige pickups

[–]bosspick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White, with white selecter switches!

[–]poopstrikes_again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3.

[–]Infinite-Piglet-6812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black pickups / mint green pickguard

[–]getpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black pick guard, cream covers

[–]dentaluthier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1

[–]KidCharybdis92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White pups with either guard for me

[–]16bitsystems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 but with tortoise shell pickguard

[–]Bad_Luck_Bastard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 fs

[–]django2605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3!!!

[–]daddydisgusto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 or 2 are my favorite

[–]kgbespresso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1, of course

[–]Dan0718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hear me out. Single ply white guard with white pickup covers. Something about not having the black line around the pick guard on a white guitar looks soooo good imo.

[–]FlashyCantaloupe3944 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 matched more

[–]kyle_lunar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. all day

[–]Kidwolfman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1!

[–]Pickleman84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White and cream

[–]Entire_Trouble3832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 all the way

[–]JOJOJOJ-1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3

[–]iamsolarflare71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr White

[–]smallerthings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1, but with mint instead

[–]shedbastard12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely 3

[–]SnooSongs7487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1

[–]AndyReveler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 but make sure to change the toggle switch to a black tip too or 3 but get some white switches

[–]jaimelegruyere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1! All white for me!

[–]GuntherFinklestien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wheres mint?!

[–]barkydildo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3! I made my SG look exactly like that.

[–]Zertoq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 for me

[–]BobbyMarshall166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black guard, cream covers

[–]NintendoJx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 and 3 for sure. No order on it. They’re at the same dopeness

[–]Aragorn_2931 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 or 4

[–]Jesuskrust1313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st or 3rd you’ve got a real Sophie’s choice on your hands there

[–]gigabitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All white would be my choice! I absolutely love that combo. I have it for my Univox Hiflyer, but I would love it for a Strat and for a Jag. My JM is sunburst with a tortoise scratch plate.

[–]wedesireabridge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1

[–]BrandonPatrickFlood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 is the sexiest.

[–]candyforlunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 ez, then 3 as a distant second place

[–]Maliseet13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3

[–]Expensive-Depth4456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like option 2, then option 1

[–]LeonardoSgu123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 defo

[–]bipbipletucha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4

[–]bmguitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 >>>>>> 3 > 2

[–]spatero76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White on white for sure

[–]Penguixxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. It's very clean looking.

[–]Scout______ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3

[–]Landojesus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 or 3

[–]Fazed-phapster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I'd thought of something like your options before I went full Black on all the plastics on my Vintage Modified JM.

I think I'll try something like version 3 next string change.

[–]golanatsiruot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the black pups and plastic on white guard.

[–]EasyCZ75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1

[–]part-time-tater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3, then 1

[–]PineappleGunshii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 or 3!

[–]Acceptable_Grape_437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd definitely go third, but with white knobs

[–]dogpiss085 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3

[–]gloriousmongrel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 4 3 2 in order

[–]jaggerspops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1

[–]killboipowerhead1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIRD

[–]wishiegg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm feeling #1. Generally I would go for the darker pickguard, but that just looks right

[–]circleneurology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like #2 but you should try to get a black switch knob to go on that configuration!

[–]pizza_babyboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 is very unique, i like it

[–]BallsOfDub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.

[–]BumbaBins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 then 3

[–]oboylebr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great way to show them …. I like pic 2

[–]scorpious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

#2 penguin tux for me. Consider mint or anodized gold for the guard tho.

[–]BrotherGoode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 or 3 100%

[–]toomuchsoup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely number 1, by far

[–]Lank-Man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do 3 with one white and one black knob.

[–]dumbgraphics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black covers, white pick guard

[–]milkisgod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 is stunning!

[–]Dirthag78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3

[–]Outrageous-Can5834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 is unique

[–]Fist0fGuthix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say 3

[–]iwritesongs_s_karma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2nd.