Chiliwailer

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1408035410' post='2526513'] What strings would people use to set the relief on a six string bass? 1&2 and 5&6, or just 1 & 6? Or, would people look at the inner strings as well? [/quote] I always like to check them all in the end as some necks can have slight kinks. But I start with the outer ones personally.

Sounds like a fair trade, those 3 for a MTD. Also, the two basses your cool Dad got you still go towards it which is nice. Best thing I ever did was streamline my basses. That doesn't stop me from buying new ones due to GAS or experiments, but I also operate a policy whereby each have to 100% justify why they are being kept - there can be no doubts!!! p.s. Congrats on the birth!

For sure, I remember the days when checking out Loot was as good as it got regarding private sales. Internet has a lot to answer for, though the GAS can be a proper wind up at times (really want that Cutlass for sale here at the moment) I'm thankful that via the net I've been able to sort out my new collection pretty easily, after the losing the previous one to a home purchase. I even found my long term girlfriend on the Internet.... thank heavens I didn't have to chose her 'specifications', as with basses there are just way too many lovely variations to chose from so at least some things remain sacred.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1407665085' post='2522653'] Et voila! [/quote] Nice one! And you just made a tough decision TOUGHER! Both looking really good!

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1407617820' post='2522433'] Thanks Daniel. I was a bit disingenuous about that Fender Custom Shop jazz to be honest. On the same day, in the same shop, I had a long try of the Fender Custom Shop Dusty Hill and it was very probably one of the best basses I have ever played. After a couple of weeks of soul searching (get a grip lad, it's a plank with strings ) , I just could not justify the (REDUCED ) price of £2400 for a beat up, simple, but exquisite bass. Just really ecstatic with this Limelight. Now, lightly reliced, Fiesta Red, Brown tortie plate, (quiet discreet ) Precision body, p/j pups, rosewood board, 70's nut width. I wonder [/quote] Ooh, I think I might know where you played that Jazz after playing a similarly dodgy one myself, I'll keep quiet though as they also sell some nice gear too and I could be wrong. I'd love to try a Dusty Hill, I have a similar P Bass and for my taste and style it has blown away nearly every vintage P Bass I've ever owned - and being a long term vintage fan that actually hurts me to say, though it equally pleases my bank balance so luckily I'm pretty relaxed still That Fiesta Red P Bass dream machine of yours sounds like a bout of GAS that won't be going anywhere but in your hands, that'll be a great looking player. Too many choices, brain overloads....

Cheers Karl, right back at you mate. The relicing on this one is very sympathetic to an original, so if it has to be reliced, taste wise this is what I'd go for too. I agree with you that a lot of 'high end' basses can often be hit and miss despite the price tag, even 1960's era Fender threw out a fair few dogs. I like the fact that Limelight deliver at a decent price, I'd love a similar to yours P Bass version to replace the early 60's Precision's I've loved and lost, definitely would be fun to ask Mark to deliver a personal spec bass if I ever get the spare funds for another bass I can't justify, certainly don't need but will surely love...

Wonderful, really liking this one!

Two great choices. I have LPB Jazz Bass which has it;s original white guard, Bass Doc made me a Tort one but it never stays in longer than 5 minutes as the white suits it more, to my taste (possibly due to the matching head?). I'm a big fan of Shoreline Gold, but matching heads were exceptionally rare on a P Bass then so I'd personally go natural. The picture above this post looks great. These also look very cool with an Anodized guard, I was selling one earlier this year: [attachment=168809:P1060629.JPG] Either bass will surely be killer, great options you have there!

I couldn't help you off hand. But if it has CTS pots the code will get you near perhaps. May be worth contacting him at eggle.co.uk

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1407401838' post='2520078'] @Chiliwailer Hope things turn out for you. [/quote] Hello mate, thanks for the kind words. Same back at you my friend, your story is one that feels incredibly familiar so I genuinely sympathise and understand. The self confidence issue is a tough one, I'd love to offer advice or words, but I always feel that it's a personal journey and one which may be best left without judgement from others, please correct me if I'm wrong? Though I can say that for me, acceptance was the biggest hurdle and acceptance covers ALOT of ground. It's great that you have that gig. Do you use pacing in your days/weeks? May be worth putting a plan in place for the days before and after so that you're in a good position to play and recover? Wishing you all the very best

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1407273960' post='2519139'] But anyway, yeah, that seems like nothing compared to what you're going through, all the best in getting it sorted. Have you tried a short scale bass? Might be worth a go. [/quote] I always think that pain issues are bad no matter what they are. Some of my friends often say to me "I shouldn't complain, compared to what you've been through" but in all honesty pain is pain, and I'm probably better off than some of them as I've had more time to get used to it! I feel for you that they won't operate on your cysts, that seems completely bizarre to me if that is causing you pain. I would certainly complain to your local authority. I had to react very strongly to my old GP to get the treatment I needed to get me off incapacity benefit, if I hadn't of then I'd most likely be in a real bad way now. When you see your GP next, really play on how this affecting you, I found that if you give them the extreme 'warts and all' stories they finally react. Anyway, you may have already done that, I'm so sorry to hear your condition is being neglected. As for short scales, I used to have a killer 71 Musicmaster which was modded everywhere except for the neck and body. It helped me play for a good 5 year period but I'm now in a place where if I play long or short scale the results are the same. I have a super light P Bass now so that helps. I've been reading the recent short scale thread here on BC, I'm feeling quite nostalgic for my old one! I wish you all the best with your wrist.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1407234097' post='2518524'] Sorry to hear that. There's always less conventional things like programmable synths or very unusual things like theremins that don't require physical touch to operate. I guess it depends on how much you're tied to playing stringed instruments---I know I would find it hard to give up playing bass. All the best! [/quote] Tharamins, good call! Cheers pal

I like them and played them for a few years. I prefered long scale stribgs and a high output precision pickup on mine and still miss the last one I sold. They are lots of fun and have a great vibe and character of their own imo.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1407169215' post='2518006'] For purely acoustic work I'd go for a mahogany top & body or a cedar top as these will be warmer/darker sounding than a spruce top, especially the all mahogany option. When amplified you're at the mercy of how good your pickup is, but if it's bass response you want I'd avoid anything with a piezo under the bridge saddle. You're probably going to struggle on that budget though unless you buy secondhand. [/quote] +1 - well put mate! The new all Mahogany Sigma's aren't bad if buying new. My mate just got one after falling in love with my Martin (Jeff Tweedy Model). Second Hand, there is a Simon & Patrick cedar model on Basschat - excellent value for money and very bluesy to my ears. EDIT: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/241687-fs-simon-and-patrick-sp-6-cedar-acoustic-guitar/

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[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1407105591' post='2517459'] Perhaps if bass playing has become physically difficult there might be something else you are able to play? [/quote] Hey, thanks for the nice post. That's a great idea, sadly it hasn't worked out for me. I tried keyboard but the position causes issues, I tried lap steel but that didn't work out. I am lucky though that I have a lovely old parlour acoustic which is tiny but sounds awesome. I play that in little bursts at times. I think it's amazing when people are able to switch instruments (like the guy who posted about the drums) or playing style. I once knew a guy that learned to play bass left handed due to issues with his hand, I think that's very cool.