Marc S

Ah, well done you I've got too many basses - they're all different One or two of them perhaps not quite "different enough" for some tastes But somehow I just like having a bit of choice.... Anyhow, it's very brave of you, and to be admired Now you just have to stave off that GAS

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1421180221' post='2658196'] Hey there Limelighters! Those of you that have 70's-ish P's... do they have jumbo frets? [/quote] I'm pretty sure that one of the 2 Limelights I played did have jumbo frets... Pretty sure, but not 100% certain, unfortunately (my ageing memory etc etc! lol) But I've emailed Mark, and I think as long as he can source the correct neck, complete with Jumbo frets He'll do it for you, however you specify.... Seems a great guy to deal with IMO

[quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1421842395' post='2665558'] I'm Looking for a small but loud amp solution ... lugging trace while sounded great and making me feel 15 again ... Is not doing me favors in the long run , and my other half wants the living room door to open all the way rather than bonking into the front of a stack. [/quote] I feel your pain! - as the years advance, we all need the same, or more power, but in half the size cabs, which are a quarter of the weight lol My old rig was huge, heavy, and gave me 150W Opting for a Markbass rig was the right move for me, defo! However, I now wish it was half the weight! .... moving goalposts eh? I played using a pals old Trace last year, and I'd forgotten just how heavy they are Good luck with your search I really shouldn't have any GAS I've got the DB I really love, I've got a nice EUB, great amp gear Several fab basses, inc my fave - my roadworn Fender Jazz I just bought a bitsa P bass, which has the mods I was going to do on my CV Squier i.e. 2 pickups, in a P/J arrangement (so I must sell the CV Squier - which is brilliant) .... but I still keep looking at some of the cracking Limelight basses on here For me, GAS sometimes subsides ... but it always returns

Ah, that's a shame! Those Squier VM basses are fab, honestly Try getting one second-hand on here, or a local shop Whenever I sell something, I'm always worried about what might happen in the post.... especially as a bass I bought a few years back was badly mishandled, and sustained slight damage Of course, both these basses may have been sent out faulty, from the Squier factory But I find it hard to swallow, that you had 2 duff ones in a row ....maybe Thomann actually buy "seconds"? - to keep costs down? Hmmm EDIT: I meant to add, good luck with buying your next bass

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1421693755' post='2664067'] SG, the glossy neck is giving you a problem because there's too much smooooth surface in contact with your skin, giving you loads of friction. The solution is easy - reduce the amount of contact surface: what you do is get some really fine sandpaper or wire-wool and rough up the surface. You should use something like 1000 grit for this. Then when the job is done, get some bees-wax and polish it again to "appear" like it's smooth and shiny like it was. [/quote] Interesting. I'd say this is worth a try. Use a really really fine paper though - as others have said, NOT what B&Q call "fine" Something even finer.... Let us know what you decide, and how you get on I've got one bass I may well try this on.... It's not a huge problem for me, as I tend not to use that one for long periods at gigs, as it's a backup bass.... EDIT: Or would something like Jeweler's Rouge work? That's a very very fine abrasive polish....

What a great resource! Thanks for sharing

I'd definitely take up the kind offers of BC'ers like singrayPete, and have a play on as many basses as you can Just like bass guitars, it's amazing at just how different they can feel, sound and play Try a few before deciding..... EDIT: Obviously not as easy for those available only online I never did get to try a Gedo - but they look so lovely

Sorry to hear that, and sorry - I don't know any authorised dealers in London I have seen various "unofficial" decals for sale online though I mention it, as presumably these are easier to source than genuine Fender decals... If you know for certain that the bass really is what it's thought to be You could consider a DIY job, picking up one of these unofficial decals If you know the bass is genuine, then that's good enough (unless you come to sell it on, of course) It's said in the modelling world (tanks, planes, trains etc not the other modelling) That transfers and decals are best applied to a glossy surface, for better adhesion.... As your bass is a '62, I wondered whether the decal had been replaced at some point anyway As you'd have thought it would have come off before now? Or there would have been some signs that it was about to do so Good luck with it anyway Let us know what you find and what you decide

Here's a link to Gedo's online shop http://www.gedo-musik.de/shop/category.php?id_category=50&id_lang=1

Hi Chris, I was in your position just a couple of years back I started with a cheap Stagg EUB, and that convinced me to buy a double bass Although I didn't have anything like 2K to spend For some reason, there really was almost no choice in Cardiff at the time and I was restricted to either ordering from one of the sources you list or buying second-hand. But all the S/H basses to come up for sale seemed to be the other side of the country! Don't know much about Westbury, but Strunals seem to be well thought of Another company who seem to be really well regarded are Gedo I'm sure there will be another BC'er raving about these shortly.... I've heard not only are they fantastic basses, but the service & delivery from Gedo are excellent too My first acoustic double bass was bought second-hand, from a fellow BC'er and I'd recommend considering that option. Most BC'ers seem very reasonable folk, and will let you try a bass out and tell you what they know of its' history etc etc Take a look at Gedo, but keep your eye out in the Second-hand section Try as many as you can (not always easy, I know) Most of all, welcome to the world of DB ( there's no turning back) and good luck with your search Marc

[quote name='Mike1962' timestamp='1421339904' post='2660129'] I was in Bass Centre trying NS instruments on Friday! What I found interesting was the omni (34") scale sounded more like a Double Bass than the full size! But for a double bass sound their short scale accoustic guitar with silcone strings is awesome! [/quote] Interesting that the shorter scale Omni sounded more like a Double Bass! Is that due to improved electronics? - I wonder For a while I had one of those really tiny Ashbory basses That had silicone / rubber type strings And it sounded quite DB-like. Had quite a huge sound actually, for something so small However, I really couldn't get on with the strings I found playing it really difficult Also, it seemed to go out of tune easily (though this may be because of the new strings)

[quote name='teddyt' timestamp='1420679752' post='2652195'] thanks guys. to be honest I am really pleased with it,for a budget make it appears to be pretty solid, and today I picked up a BC Rich Warlock in fantastic Condition for £75 though my son has now claimed it!! and has'nt stopped playing it Well I suppose it's my fault as the first thing I said to him was"check this out for me, to make sure it works ok". [/quote] Ha, you've lost that bass then Actually, I have my son to partly thank, for getting me back into bass After an absence of around 25 years from playing One Christmas, his Mum bought him a bass (which I didn't know she was going to do) this made me dig my old Ibanez Roadstar out..... (with 20 odd years of dust, and rusty strings!) After just a few months of playing he became really good..... One good thing is - if you're both learning together, you can help inspire each other

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1421333554' post='2660011'] Hello, and welcome! Im sure your gear will change much more frequently now you're here [/quote] Yes, that's definitely happened to me too! However - it is now definitely better gear ..... I'm just much poorer Welcome

[quote name='SpikeBass' timestamp='1421173039' post='2658049'] I never had any intention of 'passing it off as a Fender', don't know where this has come from.. ..... ......Great basses for the price, Im delighted with mine, along with my other basses . [/quote] I wasn't trying to suggest you were... I merely pointed out that it was important, not to attempt to do so.... (I've noted some people spotting fakes on ebay) Yes, they are great basses - you get a lot of bass for less cash these days

The quality of Squiers lately seems to be very high Don't think I've played a bad one, I must say The VM series were brilliant The CV series seems even better again I'd leave it alone - but as others have said it's your bass The Squier logo wouldn't bother me, but I also understand the argument of the Fender logo completing "the look" At the moment, I see you have opted to keep the Squier logo I've got a project with a Matsumoko P body and a Squier neck (One day, I might even get around to finishing it!) and my thoughts are, to put a Fender logo on it - for that "look" Others have said don't do it, and if you want a Fender then buy a Fender but the final choice is yours.... The most important thing, I'd say, is not to try & pass it off as a Fender.... eg. if, and I mean "if" I opt to apply one to my project, I'll keep the Squier details on the back of the headstock.... But given the quality of Squiers lately - just keep the existing logo.... EDIT: I was also going to say, I'm amazed at how cheaply I've seen some Squiers go for 2nd hand

My main / favourite bass, is my roadworn Jazz Which I cannot praise enough - it's the best bass guitar I've ever played These are made in Mexico, but finished in the US Now I've owned several US Fenders, including other Fender Jazz basses (Still own one) But the Roadworn is the best of all - Having played many basses over the years, Nothing else comes close to it, of course that's just my opinion but honestly, I wouldn't swap it for a US Jazz - it's better than any I've owned or played I've also got a Squier CV 60's P bass, and it really is amazing! The build quality, playability, weight & balance are excellent considering its' price I'd say maybe the pickups are a tad lightweight - only a tad mind you.... I can fully understand your thoughts on how good the latest Squiers are And I could fully understand anyone gigging with one, rather than taking a US Fender to some gigs But if you're happy with your Fender(s) - you don't have to sell them ..... or maybe keep your favourite I also own an Indonesian Squier, and that's fantastic The newer China-made CV's are even better again EDIT: Although Roadworn's have their critics, it's amazing to play a gig with a bass that you don't mind if it gets another scratch

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1419960690' post='2644370'] Entwistle PBXN/JBXN are an amazing combo for not a lot of cash. [/quote] Nice thread this I've now got 2 basses with PJ arrangement of pickups One being a Squier P (Indonesian) which I put a fretless neck on Love the sound - its's so flexible But I did wonder about putting some Entwistle pickups on, as they're cheap to buy, but I've heard a lot of good comments about them.... Just the other day, I bought a P bass, with Mex body, Mighty Mite Neck and a PJ pickup arrangement. The Pickup in the Bridge position, is a Bartolini - and the bass sounds absolutely awesome! really happy with it - I only got it cos I was going to do exactly that PJ mod, to my Squire CV 60's P To my mind, the PJ pickup arrangement is ideal - and I wonder why most people aren't wanting to do this Nice to hear all your thoughts & experiences folks Hmmm, should I put Entwistles on my fretless??

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1421144973' post='2657531'] Ha I'm a bass man don't worry [/quote] I was hoping you'd say that! lol