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6 minutes ago, Jack said:

Shameless plug, but there's one for sale in the classifieds.

Not anymore it seems, but there's one on FB. Shame no-one near me stocks them for a try-out.

Highly tempted by the GK plex, although I see it has had mixed reviews here. The headphone option and being able to simulate an 800RB is appealing though (as well as the compressor).

Has anyone experience of the Shift Line Olympic preamp? I'm impressed with their videos but have seen almost nothing in terms of reviews. 

Iain bought my bass off me and there were no problems at all. Good comms, prompt payment and a pleasure to deal with!

Hi all,

I've got a Limelight bridge Jazz pickup bought for a mod I was going to do, but is now not happening. It's unused.

Lots of praise for Limelight stuff here including their stock PUPs - this is their standard vintage model. 

Postage is included.

Thanks

On 05/02/2018 at 22:00, Bluewine said:

Well I remember reading something about how Fender felt threatened buy the high quality of the Tokai copies. 

I'm probably the biggest fan of  MIJ . If I ever see a Tokai bass I'm buying it on the spot.

Blue

Don't suppose you know the a significance of the model numbers e.g going from JB 45 to 60 to 85 etc? 

One would assume they have better hardware as numbers increase but assumptions can be dangerous....

8 hours ago, Panos Bobolas said:

trade with an American Standard 2011 pbass (60th Anniversary)?

 

Thanks but I'm looking to sell unless it's perhaps a Jazz bass.

http://www.originalscratchplates.com/

22 hours ago, GuyR said:

Jvs are good, but not worth £900. They were a budget instrument - in the context of their time of manufacture, they were excellent, showing up the poor quality of some contemporary USA fender product. The Jazz basses were also the first reissues with a dot neck. I think a tokai from the same era is as good. I have 2 jv jazzes. One I bought at a year old in 1983 and another I bought new in 1984. I have a mid 80s tokai jazz also. At £5-600 a jv is a good buy imo.

I purely by chance tried a Tokai JB85 the other day; I was very impressed! I also see there's JB45 for sale near me, might have to have a look once I make some space....

And it's a P for a J bass, not like for like. Think I'll keep hold after all :-)

31 minutes ago, Steve Browning said:

Tough call, I would say. I have not played a Limelight but I have dealt with Mark and I know many people swear by them (as JV owners do too). I am not convinced that the JV's are pre-CBS investments in the making so my decision would be on which you enjoyed playing the most and don't pay too much attention to the 'aura' around them.

Yeah this Limelight feels great, really does. Just when someone popped up offering a JV it made me think....

Thanks so far folks, most useful. The reason I ask is that I was offered a trade for my Limelight P (which I'm not overly keen to move on, truth be told).  It could well be a BC member but I don't know!

I thought I saw one on sale here but perhaps I was imagining it. 

They seem to have a very good rep (the early to mid 80s ones at least). 

Thoughts on value and how they compare with something of similar price like a used US Standard?

Thanks 

Out of interest, are both pickups Limelight's own or did you request something different?

Very aware there is plenty of choice regarding replacement straps online, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend some for gig bags that are comfy, don't twist or loosen easily and don't cost the earth?

You can get decent 3-ply ones on Amazon for around £11.  Avoid 1 ply as apparently they can warp over time.

6 minutes ago, Henrythe8 said:

Someone said Phil Lynott ? 

That's what the spare mirrored pickguard is for!

If I didn't already have a Kemper (nearly always using the Super Bassman profile) this would be firmly in my sights. Best of luck, a great opportunity for a savvy player!

Thanks! The more I play it, the less inclined I am to move it on... 

It feels great to play; in my mind a more 'classic' P sound than my old Fender P/J.  May yet keep hold of it!

SOLD

Acquired recently but I need to trim down for my house move. I'm looking for a sale but could be tempted by a swap should my other bass sell.....
Lots of chat about these, don't need to go on about it really - build quality and range of tones competes admirably with more expensive instruments. The upgrades make this a great gigging active jazz bass. No case is included so postage will need to be discussed, just ask - I do have a hard case for inclusion at extra cost.
There's some very positive chat on 'that other bass forum' about the NJ4s (60s wind, RRP £170) and the A Style Hipshot bridge (RRP £80) is a fine addition too.

It comes with Rotosound Roundwounds, but will include the almost-new DR Fatbeams it had on it also.

Minor damage to the finish is pictured.  I'm happy to provide more photos or video walk-through. I also have a fine selection of tea and coffee should you wish to try it out in Bristol :-)

---- SOLD ----

Aquired this in a trade, I now know road-worn instruments are my thing, but I'm going to be a bit short of space and I have a couple of instruments I need to move on.

This is a fine instrument from Limelight (check out the reviews online), stylishly 'reliced', comfortable neck (40mm nut width), vintage pickups and quality components. This is more than a match for pricier Fender road-worn instruments. A Gator hardcase is included, as well as a mirrored pickguard. I can send more photos or do a video walkthrough for a closer look.

Clearly the case is preferable for postage, but if you wish to collect or meet up and don't require the case then that can be arranged.
I'm not looking for specific trades but if I do sell my other bass, I could be interested in a swap.
Get in touch before I change my mind!

Yes, both fair points. I think their recording was somewhat of a DIY affair with own instruments but there's always a possibility it's a borrowed instrument. 

The P seems to be rare in appearance compared with the J. 

I'm a novice with production stuff but I take the point about studio and mastering techniques.  

1 hour ago, Sibob said:

Have you confirmed that the bass on the recording is the one he uses live?

Si

I'm not an obsessive fan, but I'm inclined to believe it is. They're not making GnR levels of cash selling out stadiums with endless supplies of guitars!