did you ever turn down a killer top because of the back color?

Whenever I see a black back I always wonder what it's hiding. Or when you see those random dyed tops with some sort of blackburst to black back.
Also I was never really fond of the red back on the vintage/sunbursts/amber. I presume they chose red because Gibsons?? But I do love those colour type tops, I don't think I've ever owned one. I will have to rectify that :D


Although I don't like black backs, I do have a couple because the specs of the guitars were always right. My Custom 22 Rosewood... the neck is sooo nice and it's a one piece quilt top in whale blue, but the black back ugh. But I don't look at the back, so it's ok. Also my birdy CE24 in black cherry also has a black back. It's really nice to be able to get a PRS with all the colours and stats that I want, but sadly most of mine have been a compromise.
 
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Jo- said:
Whenever I see a black back I always wonder what it's hiding. Or when you see those random dyed tops with some sort of blackburst to black back.
Also I was never really fond of the red back on the vintage/sunbursts/amber. I presume they chose red because Gibsons?? But I do love those colour type tops, I don't think I've ever owned one. I will have to rectify that :D


Although I don't like black backs, I do have a couple because the specs of the guitars were always right. My Custom 22 Rosewood... the neck is sooo nice and it's a one piece quilt top in whale blue, but the black back ugh. But I don't look at the back, so it's ok. Also my birdy CE24 in black cherry also has a black back. It's really nice to be able to get a PRS with all the colours and stats that I want, but sadly most of mine have been a compromise.
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‘black cherry’ alone makes my hairs stand up.
 
Jo- said:
Although I don't like black backs, I do have a couple because the specs of the guitars were always right. My Custom 22 Rosewood... the neck is sooo nice and it's a one piece quilt top in whale blue, but the black back ugh. But I don't look at the back, so it's ok. Also my birdy CE24 in black cherry also has a black back. It's really nice to be able to get a PRS with all the colours and stats that I want, but sadly most of mine have been a compromise.
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It's all about the individual instrument.

We (I include myself) can be too hung up on appearance, thereby missing out on great instruments.
 
xxxadixxx said:
Yes, I strongly prefer natural backs. Black is ok though I strongly dislike the other backs (red, blue, etc.). It caused me to select specific years where the right top color was matched with a preferred back. All PRS are awesome so being selective on the subjective details makes sense to me.
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I'm the total opposite.. But that's cool
 
bodia said:
Maybe? I bought this Santana and just couldn't deal with the blue back. Off it went to the PTC to have something done about it. Not the most economical way to go..........

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WOW. I remember that one and when it was for sale....... Why didn't I buy it???? SMH
 
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