Dick Seacup Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 All this talk of H-555s lately has me reconsidering my dream of owning a black-and-tan H-157. I saw an old ES-355 somewhere with a wine finish that appeared black until the light hit it just right, the binding had aged to cream. Unfortunately, it had gold hardware, which just doesn't do much for me (although I have at least three guitars with gold hardware...yikes!). Whaddayathink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 you thinking about ordering one then? you have an advantage...a heritage dealer in your home town! i think it would look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 :this_thread_is_useless_withou :this_thread_is_useless_withou ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 My strat is wine red and so is my drum kit. My H150 is a very dark chestnut burst that looks to be a very similar hue as wine red. I think a wine red guitar with cream p/up surrounds and scratchplate plus chrome h/ware is my sort of guitar at least. Recently I had the opportunity to spec a Tom Anderson. I choose pretty much this combination. It looked absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I like the silver hardware better in most cases. Red wine with cream binding is a favorite as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 you thinking about ordering one then? Always. :wink: Not likely to actually place an order any time soon, though, with the Kurz expected to arrive this week. you have an advantage...a heritage dealer in your home town! i think it would look great! I'm going to have to swing down there and see what they have going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 a wine finish that appeared black until the light hit it just right, the binding had aged to cream. I've got a 1989 LP Custom that resembles that! The color is Black Cherry--it looks black, but when the light hits it just right, there are dark red metallic flakes through it. And, being 19 years old, the binding has started turning yellow--I love the look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Dick~ H-555's in ANY color gets my attention. I think a dark cherry (or is it black cherry?) with cream binding would be irresistable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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