Ideas on colour for a Firebird Project

StephenB

Hi guys,

I'm working on a Firebird project at the moment and the decision has been made to strip the paint off and redo it due to some issues with filling holes, neck pocket etc.

The project will also have a hand painted design on the front. I play mostly blues rock.

So, what do you think are some cool colours for a firebird style guitar?

skullfunkerry

Orange flake would look super cool;;;

skullfunkerry

Obviously this isn't a Firebird (and the scratchplate is the wrong colour), but you get the idea:

tony99

well sunburst is the ubiquitous one so let's assume you're avoiding that

think I've seen them in pelham blue which looks fab, kerry green also good, there's black which is a bit uninteresting

myself I'd go solar yellow, never seen one that colour, maybe a bit bold for blues rock but a good player can carry off any colour you like

tony99

tell a lie, look at that fucka



but stick a black guard on it

John_P

If I was making a firebird project it would be pelham blue. I know Gibson already do that so maybe not so unique but it looks cool imo.

guitars4you

pelham blue or cardinal red

markblack

Pelham blue is nice.

I took a punt on a random gold one someone had built on ebay - that works.

Gold and pinstripe?

andy1839

Daphne blue and gold hardware, mmmm

tony99

come on gang, gold is winning here

more suggestions

boogieman

Not enough green guitars around here.... Sherwood Green. 

Philly_Q

Yeah Pelham Blue.  Or aged Pelham Blue, which looks green, for @boogieman.

I like the gold though, that looks great.

tony99

gold guitars are the best guitars, I have a gold guitar, and it's the best

scrumhalf

Another vote for Pelham Blue.It's a gorgeous colour.

Philly_Q

The bloke from Rival Sons has some nice Firebirds and similar guitars.

Philly_Q

tony99 said:

gold guitars are the best guitars, I have a gold guitar, and it's the best

I have a gold Strat.  Well, I have a gold Strat body.  Whether or not it ever gets assembled into a gold Strat is another matter.

stickyfiddle

boogieman said:

Not enough green guitars around here.... Sherwood Green. 

Big +1 - a sherwood firebird would be awesome

Funkfingers

“Danish Pete” Honoré metallic purple.

beed84

Since it’s a Firebird, perhaps a Phoenix colour scheme of some sort?

YellowLedBetterMan

Try shell pink with a black or tort guard.

scalino65

oooh, i've just done exactly this! Epiphone bonnamaasssaaa firebird in candy apple ice lime..hang on a bit and i'll put some pics up:)