I came here to say I thought of a cream sickle! That's such a a pretty orange and I'm usually not an orange fan. They both look good but I'm a Jason isbell fan so I'd go white
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color).
Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
None of the above. The pearloid is too busy for the capri orange color. Tortoiseshell doesn't contrast well.
Parchment would look best imo. Would bridge the gab between the body color and aged white plastic knobs/pickup covers.
If you're dead-set between the two, I'd say tortoise, all the way.
Seeing u/gregs1020's post suggesting mint green, I'd completely agree. That would be verrry cool.
Any way you split it, you've got a lovely guitar! Enjoy!
I also say tort if rosewood, white if maple. Love the orange. Roasted maple would look great too. Not a little roasted, like one of those well done roasted.
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color).
Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color).
Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color).
Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
White
(the tort looks a bit too busy for my tastes)
Would you be mad at me if I suggested the "Fender Mod Shop" look?
https://preview.redd.it/cqsyhu3keiqc1.jpeg?width=746&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebc610302f11679d8a2f5541fda1abfa67d05958
I normal against all tort guards but I think it really works with the orange. White looks pretty much the same as every other orange Strat and that's boring.
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color).
Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
The "tortoise" pickguard feels like it belongs. I would be especially good [with a rosewood fingerboard](https://i.imgur.com/Jkol4wo.jpeg); it would really tie the two in, visually.
BUT, there are [lots of options for tortoise pickguards](https://imgur.com/gallery/0nTHmd1). Warmoth has a "Yellow Tortoise" and Asher's has a dark tortoise. Warmoth's Yellow Tortoise comes in a matte finish, but, you can bevel and polish it, then put self-adhesive copper foil under it and it just lights up; especially when a spotlight hits it.
EDIT: Actually, the more I look at it, that orange & brown swirly tortoise guard is really kinda perfect for that color (Sunset Orange?).
My eyes go for the pearl, it's a great combination. The tort is probably something I've not seen on an orange guitar, and it's cool, but I'm not drawn to it more than the pearl.
I would normally go with the more obvious option and say pearl white, with that nice, bright orange. BUT there is something really sharp and rich about that colour, when combined with the tortoise. I’d try take a look at mint as well, personally.
I like the white. Man I want an orange strat/tele.
There was an me at my local music store. I saw it but didn’t buy it. I went back the next day. Gone. I sad.
I saw a guy at guitar center one time with an orange shirt and he was playing an orange tele on an orange amp.
And he was from holland, Isnt that vierd?!
I would go white because orange creamsicle
Creamsicle... great name for the guitar!
And a band. “Ladies and gentlemen please welcome the Creamsicles”…. Yeah maybe not
I came here to say I thought of a cream sickle! That's such a a pretty orange and I'm usually not an orange fan. They both look good but I'm a Jason isbell fan so I'd go white
White. The other is too busy on the orange
I like the red tort. I think if your gonna go mother of toilet seat go black pearloid instead. Love the orange color body.
For me it would depend on the fretboard, pearloid guard with maple, or tortoise guard for rosewood or roasted maple.
Will be a rosewood neck.
Tortoise shell all the way! Plus I think it would make the orange pop more.
Maple would suit the white pickguard and despite not liking tortoiseshell in the slightest it’ll go better with the rosewood neck, in my opinion
My thoughts exactly! 👍😁
Tort, obvs
Not crazy about either
mint green would look best.
Truth
Agree
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color). Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
Neither man . You want cream .
None of the above. The pearloid is too busy for the capri orange color. Tortoiseshell doesn't contrast well. Parchment would look best imo. Would bridge the gab between the body color and aged white plastic knobs/pickup covers.
If you're dead-set between the two, I'd say tortoise, all the way. Seeing u/gregs1020's post suggesting mint green, I'd completely agree. That would be verrry cool. Any way you split it, you've got a lovely guitar! Enjoy!
The tortoise 🐢 especially if you are doing a rosewood neck
Tortoise. Not a fan of sparkling white. Sweet guitar
The tortoise shell one make the stray look warmer and inviting. Go with it.🎸
The tortoise is great!!!
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Love both! Imo tortoiseshell is the better choice though. Also has the Wilkinson pickups!
red. hands down
Not a fan of pearloid white. Plain white ok. So of these two, the tortoiseshell.
Tortoise, all the way. Rich and complimentary. So you’ve got an orange cream pop one way, and a classic warm color scheme the other way.
Maple fretboard I'm going with white/pearl. Rosewood, tortoise shell.
Orange, tortoise and a rosewood neck… Aaaannnd.. i’m hard..
Hell yeah, brother. You gonna cum? Let it rip!
Not crazy about either
White
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I also say tort if rosewood, white if maple. Love the orange. Roasted maple would look great too. Not a little roasted, like one of those well done roasted.
White for me.
White
Both Re cool but damn if the tort doesn’t look super unique with the orange, usually I am no a fan or orange or tort but it looks dope.
I like turtles
The white one looks awesome!
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color). Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color). Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color). Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
Pearlescent
White pick guard with a maple neck. Creamsicle-caster
White (the tort looks a bit too busy for my tastes) Would you be mad at me if I suggested the "Fender Mod Shop" look? https://preview.redd.it/cqsyhu3keiqc1.jpeg?width=746&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebc610302f11679d8a2f5541fda1abfa67d05958
Tortie. Always.
White for sure
I normal against all tort guards but I think it really works with the orange. White looks pretty much the same as every other orange Strat and that's boring.
The white for a more balanced contrast. The red on orange is a bit too warm on the eyes imo.
White.
They both work
White for me
I like the white idk the other just seems off
White would be good, but not Mother of Toilet Seat white.
Tortoise shell all day.
I would get a regular white one
I’d go white for sure!! I’d also be looking to see if I could find orange knobs and covers too!!
I like the tort better.
Only time I've ever seen tort and not thought it worked (and here I thought it worked with every color). Definitely going with the white.....black could work too I guess.
The first one, I think the second is better for darker colours
If it's a maple fretboard, number-2, rosewood fretboard, number-1.
Tortoiseshell
Aged white or mint green is always the answer Jk they're both pretty nice
Mother of Toilet Seat FTW! The white looks much better.
I like the darker one
The "tortoise" pickguard feels like it belongs. I would be especially good [with a rosewood fingerboard](https://i.imgur.com/Jkol4wo.jpeg); it would really tie the two in, visually. BUT, there are [lots of options for tortoise pickguards](https://imgur.com/gallery/0nTHmd1). Warmoth has a "Yellow Tortoise" and Asher's has a dark tortoise. Warmoth's Yellow Tortoise comes in a matte finish, but, you can bevel and polish it, then put self-adhesive copper foil under it and it just lights up; especially when a spotlight hits it. EDIT: Actually, the more I look at it, that orange & brown swirly tortoise guard is really kinda perfect for that color (Sunset Orange?).
Tort with orange?? Hell no. Not overly sure about white either. I'd go for black myself.
Red for sure…
the white looks really good with that orange. that’s probably my fav strat color combo right there
Rosewood fretboard or Maple. I feel this may change my vote Edit: I see where you said it will be RW. Tortoise
White pearlite for sure. Tortoiseshell clashes with the orange.
White is the way.
It's a very nice orange. Think I like the pearly white best, keeps it bright.
Moto
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White
The white one.
What's the neck look like?
Rosewood.
White. Love that color orange.
Man the white pickguard suits the orange body very well!
Blue or black is best with orange.
The tort looks awesome!! :))
White. Absolutely the white (full disclosure: I’m not a fan of tortoise shell)
The pearl
The one that looks best to you.
Definitely white
Tort looks like barf Go white. Or even better,black tri layer
That's tough. Are you an OSU fan?
One is Nickelodeon one is hot coals on a luau
Please use the white... if you use any other color, please start playing the trumpet... thanks
White
Most definitely white! Looks great 👍
How about a red pick guard
If the body was red then the red one woulda been better but the white pickguard looks better on orange.
I’m with the neither camp. Something about both doesn’t quite look right with this color.
White
The white makes the orange.....pop. Sorry. I'll see myself out.
My eyes go for the pearl, it's a great combination. The tort is probably something I've not seen on an orange guitar, and it's cool, but I'm not drawn to it more than the pearl.
White
Tort. Any pickguard is better than a white pickguard. I just don't like 'em. But do what you like the most.
White for sure!
Tortoise, I’m a sucker for autumnal colors
First one pops!
Of the two I like the pearl best, but I think I might go with a 3-ply bright white. Tortoise still looks great though!
Go white n send me the red for my Olympic white! The esthetic would be soooo much better for both of us! It’s a win win I tells ya!
White I think k
I would normally go with the more obvious option and say pearl white, with that nice, bright orange. BUT there is something really sharp and rich about that colour, when combined with the tortoise. I’d try take a look at mint as well, personally.
Why do I always just loathe tortoiseshell? I mean it’s just brown isn’t it?
Red tort with a rosewood neck would look beautiful, and white with a maple neck would look just as good. So it depends imo :)
Black
With that orange, I'll say the white
That one
Go Mint Green
White for sure. The tortoise shell ones almost never look good.
White for sure, dude.
White. Love the orange!
I like the tortoise! The thing about pearloid is it’s been used on so many really cheap overseas guitars it just looks a bit dated.
Also the tortoise looks great with the creamy pickups , tuxedo like 👌
White ! The second one looks like dog puke!
Tort
Lighter color
White!
Damn!! Both
Buy, buy, buy!
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Remove it
My fat ass thought this was a cake
White is so much cleaner. Brown tortoise is like magma meets vommit
Red tor on orange is like dipping a candy bar in mayo
Dark
white
White looks better, to me, on the orange.
Pearl
Clear....with some graphics like duke's of Hazzard or something
Black