Thanks for the feedback guys. Here is a mock-up with the white pickguard
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I was thinking that because the white on the body is a bit off-white now with the naughty oil on top, that a parchment coloured 'guard would suit better, but you've thrown me off with the black suggestions, didn't even think of it.
So I found a black cardboard box to cut up for comparison.
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Not too sure at the moment, still leaning towards parchment, cream would be too yellow, mint green might not go with the green used. Hmmmm.