OPINIONS PLEASE: Pickguard Color for MJT Jazzmaster

[Frankie Chestnuts]

Picked up a low-ball bid MJT Jazzmaster off of eBay last week.  Just showed up.  VERY PLEASED (not surprised).  They called it a cherry sunburst.  Over a pine body.  Even got a little flame.  Trying to decide on a pickguard color.  My first thought is plain white, just so not to distract from the grain and color.  But not sure. 

Ideas?

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[TBurst Std]

How about pearloid

 

[Ace Flibble]

I always think of either plain white or just off-white for cherry bursts; parchement, ivory, or white pearl. Mint or cream are always too much.

 

[Frankie Chestnuts]

How about pearloid

Pearloid would look great.  Maybe just a bit too flashy for the color and grain?

 

[ragamuffin]

Nice score! My choice would be off-white for the pickguard

 

[Logrinn]

I think black looks good on cherry burst:

 

[PhilHill]

I was kinda' thinking Black Myself.................. :headbang:

 

[stratamania]

Black pickguard on cherry sunburst with cream or ivory pickups looks good I think.

 

[zebra]

Yes, black would look great!

 

[alexreinhold]

Black looks great. But i think having a white middle ply is a detail that gives it an extra nice touch. Just like in Logrinns picture.

 

[Rick]

You'll want neutral with black or white or harmonize with off white.  Contrast wouldn't look right nor would red that would be too much harmony.