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[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1403689424' post='2485236'] But what about this? Hmmm? Eh? [/quote] I also looked forward to your reports Michael! (And the video/sound samples were excellent and thorough!)

I'm excited to hear your feedback Discreet!

That Kingfisher (in tortoise shell) is gorgeous.

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1403642529' post='2484935'] Nice! So what you gone for then Mr Discreet? Also Skej when's your P due? Can't be long now?! [/quote] Mark initially said end of June but just as an approx date but due to a bit of time away and another build taking a bit longer than expected he asked if he could move the date back a little (after asking me if that was ok :-)) to 'early July'... I am in no rush as I've got two basses to cover gig easily and I'd rather he took his time and did it properly than rush to finish it. Not too long either way :-)

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403637365' post='2484850'] FEDEX ARE BRINGING IT TOMORROW!!!! WOOT!!!! [/quote] I look forward to the review/NBD thread :-) I hope you don't have a sonic blue and tort 8 string?!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403636996' post='2484839'] AFAIK, JO Flats were made by GHS. [/quote] More importantly... Isn't your limelight on its way soon?!

In ours, we split the gig money into equal parts (so 5 for four of us) and the additional share goes into the pot. This covers costs such as transport (petrol, van, insurance and PA bits) as well as gear insurance for everyone. Everything outside of that (individual gear and upkeep of it) is paid for by band members. Any extra money in the pot at the a of the gear goes to the Christmas do and then any left over after that goes into the 'buying a drink at the gig' fund :-)

[quote name='Biaeothanata-Bassist' timestamp='1403630310' post='2484739'] I'm glad someone has finally said this. End of the day, it's a bass. A knackered old bass. I could understand a slight hike in price if he had of used it on a few notable albums as that's historical but still shouldn't merit it being nearly £20k. Or if it was John Entwistle's (excuse my spelling) If they manage to sell it, i'll be extremely surprised. [/quote] £19k is nothing though to some people. I have a mate who worked in a London music store and they had regular customers from overseas that would buy up stupid amounts (in volume and money) of gear. He managed to sell a Martin D100 at over £80k to an oil baron who wanted it on his wall. £19k is nothing if you're selling in the right circles (which stores like this do). I mean, it's $35k for a Fodera Anthony Jackson that he's never even touched. It'd be close to/exceeding £19k for a standard orchestral upright. £19k for a low serial number Fender owned by one of the most prolific bassists is a bargain when you put it into context for the right person. In short, I would not be surprised if they managed to sell it.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1403532323' post='2483607'] [URL=http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Performance/Sundry/KingRalphKew35_zps595f714f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Performance/Sundry/KingRalphKew35_zps595f714f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] I'm not sure if this is supposed to represent the 'for' or 'against' side of the argument...

And this is why we use MU contracts when booking with a venue... We had a venue try to cancel on us because they'd booked us for the opening England game. We gently reminded them of the contract terms and offered to play and then without any threats or arguments (or bliddy Facebook nonsense!), they honoured our agreement and cancelled with full payment. I had a lovely time watching the match with my mates and some free beer money :-)

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1403471440' post='2483058'] Time for the public to rise up against the oppressive tort police! Vivá la revólution! [/quote] Im with you! Tort on this would look amazing... ;-)

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403448099' post='2482739'] It's all subjective and down to opinion of course, but technically LPB and tort is [i]illegal[/i]. [size=4]Why do you think Fender never offered this colour combination (except for special orders from people who had no taste)?[/size] [/quote] I'm with you on this! I heard the LPB/combo was reserved specifically for anyone wanting to smash up a bass on stage...

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1402270351' post='2471633'] I've emailed back and forth with Mark, I'll be straight up and say he seems downright rude, seems to have no idea about customer service and doesn't really pay that much attention to the rabble he's putting on the website either. I could not recommend the guys over at Bassgear more. [/quote] +1... He posted on Facebook earlier today about Dunlop string offer and used a picture that had another company logo (rich tone) on it. Bassgear every time for me.

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1403304813' post='2481813'] Thus says the man who happily sold me one! No issues, however. I knew what I was buying - they have their foibles, but they play and sound superb [/quote] In my defence, I said 'in short'... There are obviously some exceptions and I didn't mean the newer EB range as they are excellent quality! It's the other stuff like thunderbirds (the Gibson Thunderbirds that we've had in have been no better quality than the Epiphone models but obviously carry a much larger price tag!) and SGs but mostly the guitars (in fact, usually the stuff that has a high gloss lacquer finish) that tend to be badly finished. We had a Memphis custom ES175 in and they hadn't even painted under the neck pocket!! Just sprayed it with the neck already set. We also had a VOS 335 and the lacquer was cracking around the Gibson inlay on the headstock. Had to send them both back and they are £2500+ guitars! Those EB basses are lovely though and worth every single penny!

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1403196467' post='2480744'] By saying guitarists must behave themselves, does that mean no Stairway to Heaven, Paranoid and Smoke on the Water? Or is that just those over 45? [/quote] With 'Frozen' and Adele chiming out from the pianos most days, I imagine the egocentric guitar noodling of the past would be welcome relief in most music retail stores these days!

[quote name='Christian Houmann' timestamp='1403181549' post='2480542'] Mark said that he could do a 66 jazz if I could find a D&B neck for him. But I can't... [/quote] Get a warmoth neck? In the 'build' section they have the option of creating a neck with binding and dots...

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1403177674' post='2480476'] Hey Gareth I can't compare it to a real '63 J 'cos I've never played one for any great length, but: Swapping between it and my early 70s P's, and from memory my (now sold) early 70s J's, nothing about it feels 'repro'. It just nails the warm, lived-in vintage vibe perfectly. I've been holding out for an early 70s maple-board P, but I'm 100% convinced something from Limelight will quench the GAS, at my exact spec, at a fraction of the price. [/quote] This is exactly why I put my money down. Fraction of the price, Marks attention to detail and ability and taste is excellent from what I've seen/heard but most importantly, it's something I can take out without having a heart attack every time someone looks at it! Can't wait for mine to turn up now I've seen yours and heard the excellent sound samples.

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1403058516' post='2479343'] I used to do that until I wandered too far off-stage once and pulled my whole rig over with everything plugged in. Made an awful noise. Nearly cried. That's the downside to lightweight cabs! [/quote] I don't think any cabs are designed to counteract you walking off the stage... Just stay where you're supposed to (at the back in that dark corner!!) ;-)

Mike bought some strings from me. Great comms and super fast payment. Highly recommended!

Waddling with my pants 'round my ankles...

Have used them before but can't stand them. Impractical, never have decent connections and at constantly pulling at both ends and to me, they look dated and cheesy (like a phone in a '90s teen show like 'Saved by the Bell' or 'Fresh Prince'...) It's Planet Waves American Stage Cables or Fender Custom Shop cables for me every time.

Sold some strings to Simon. Payment was super fast and communications were great. Highly recommended :-)

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1402948519' post='2478258'] It's the rounds it was wearing when I got it.... not sure of the brand. The flats will be going on soon Well spotted, and.. thank you [/quote] Good choice. I have a nice set of flats waiting for mine when it arrives. I'll be recording a before and after so people can hear the difference :-)

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1402944437' post='2478180'] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/239185-nbd-limelight-63-jazz-medium-relic/page__view__findpost__p__2478178"]Go on, then...[/url] [/quote] Sounds ace!

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1402867200' post='2477472'] The more I look at this thread the harder it becomes to not get the credit card out and order the 62 P bass I want in Lake Placid Blue RW and Tort guard with chrome hardware... 1, 2, 3, 4... breathe [/quote] Just do it! ;-)