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So excited that I forgot to upload some pics! 

 

As well as the mute and decals, I also asked Mark if it was possible to supply an extra scratch plate that just covered the control cavity. He  came back with the genius idea of cutting the regular scratch plate so all I have to do is undo a couple of screws and then the bulk of the plate will lift off. Will show what that looks like when it arrives!

Limelight 00298 Pink P_4.jpg

Limelight 00298 Pink P.jpg

Limelight 00298 Pink P_11.jpg

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About 20 years ago I almost bought a shell pink P with something like a 68p body and 69 maple J neck (can't remember the exact years) and I've had a longing for it ever since, so that was the inspiration for this (with a few added extras). I asked for the neck to be slightly more aged than the body and it looks fantastic!

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This is my Jazz! 

 

I asked for a few differences with mine: 

Fender Hi-Mass Bridge

Hipshot Ultralite Tuners

Master Volume / Pickup Blend / Master Tone wiring

 

It plays great, sounds great, resonates nicely, and balances perfectly. Also I think it looks rather cool too. 

 

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22 minutes ago, Spoonman said:

This is my Jazz! 

 

I asked for a few differences with mine: 

Fender Hi-Mass Bridge

Hipshot USA Ultralite Tuners

Master Volume / Pickup Blend / Master Tone wiring

 

It plays great, sounds great, resonates nicely, and balances perfectly. Also I think it looks rather cool too. 

 

PXL_20230907_094247823(1).thumb.jpg.0e1d157d9b6f801c27b9d64c64db3018.jpg

 

PXL_20230831_1222489362.thumb.jpg.4657096d3f192982df6442d85733ec31.jpg

Great colour, really nice bass 

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On 21/08/2014 at 23:49, discreet said:

[b]Limelight 1960 Stack-Knob Jazz Bass[/b]

Just in case there's still someone who hasn't seen or heard this... http://basschat.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/%3C#EMO_DIR%23%3E/wink.png
[b][url="http://markjaysmith.co.uk/audio/Mercy_FullWV.wav"]This is what it sounds like[/url] [/b]...and, some pics:

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_All_zps389fe3d5.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_BottomButton_zps12ae2bd9.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_Back_zpsbe18bd38.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_Front34_zpsd3c6eef0.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_BottomEdge_zpsbd7894dd.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_Fretboard_zps05dbc585.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_FlatFront_zps5f4475dc.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_Front34-2_zps44b9824d.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_Headstock_zps908af44f.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_Neck-Plate_zpsa8758e9d.jpg

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http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_SpitGuard2_zps3d529344.jpg

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http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60_TopEdge_zps6de35e50.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/discreet-uk/Limelight%20Stacker%2060/60HornDetail_zpsba7b6155.jpg

Mother of God........... love this..............!!!

 

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16 minutes ago, Alexw597 said:

I think Mark has done an incredible job with this one

Limelight 00304 Pink P.jpeg

Limelight 00304 Pink P_10.jpeg

Limelight 00304 Pink P_11.jpeg

 

 

Lovely stuff, have to love a pink P bass - it looks great with the anodized guard too. Did you go with a chunkier 50s neck? 

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16 minutes ago, Jonesy said:

 

 

Lovely stuff, have to love a pink P bass - it looks great with the anodized guard too. Did you go with a chunkier 50s neck? 


I went with a jazz neck, only because I have a couple of P’s with chunky necks and jazz necks with rolled edges feel really comfy for me. 

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52 minutes ago, Alexw597 said:


I went with a jazz neck, only because I have a couple of P’s with chunky necks and jazz necks with rolled edges feel really comfy for me. 

 

You're not wrong, mine is a J neck too and it's lovely. Enjoy your new toy, it looks great and I'm sure it plays even better!

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2 hours ago, Jonesy said:

 

 

Lovely stuff, have to love a pink P bass - it looks great with the anodized guard too. Did you go with a chunkier 50s neck? 

Nice… 👍🏻

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24 minutes ago, FuNkShUi said:

If anyone has a Limelight they are thinking of selling, send me a message. Preference for a P, but id consider a jazz too
Thanks

There is one for sale on BassBros at the moment I think… 

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3 hours ago, FuNkShUi said:

Thanks both, had a look, neither of those "do it" for me. I appreciate the heads up though

What kind of thing are you looking for? A specific colour, level of relic’ing or nut width…?? 
 

They’re all fairly unique as Mark builds them to your specific taste so there’s quite a variety. Just a case of hoping the right one comes up. 
 

I have to say that Sherwood Green P looks lovely, I wish my ability to read German was a bit better! 

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23 hours ago, Dunk said:

What kind of thing are you looking for? A specific colour, level of relic’ing or nut width…?? 
 

They’re all fairly unique as Mark builds them to your specific taste so there’s quite a variety. Just a case of hoping the right one comes up. 
 

I have to say that Sherwood Green P looks lovely, I wish my ability to read German was a bit better! 


I am probably favouring a P over a jazz.
But im genuinely not committed to that either. I've seen some jazzes i really like in the past.
And yes, ive had a build from Mark in the past. I had a purple P made by him. Wouldn't be surprised if thats still doing the rounds here. 
I only sold that because of the weight and i was gigging a lot at that time.
This time Its for home and studio use. Im not gigging live anymore, so i dont mind the weight as ill be sitting down.
And as im buying a relic, i do definitely want it to look like its "done its time". Otherwise id just buy a new one, right? ;)

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I always wished I'd bought that Fiesta Red P you were selling years ago @FuNkShUi

I had a PJ built by Mark, and it was great - but there was just something lovely about that bass you had. The neck on it was just sublime, and really nice to play.

 

But I dithered, and missed out. Ah well....

 

Hadn't realised you've stopped gigging Kert? I just want to keep playing live for as long as possible. Hope you're well mate? 😀

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1 hour ago, Marc S said:

I always wished I'd bought that Fiesta Red P you were selling years ago @FuNkShUi

I had a PJ built by Mark, and it was great - but there was just something lovely about that bass you had. The neck on it was just sublime, and really nice to play.

 

But I dithered, and missed out. Ah well....

 

Hadn't realised you've stopped gigging Kert? I just want to keep playing live for as long as possible. Hope you're well mate? 😀

It was a good one for sure! It's why I went for another one. I really like the Ps, but they were always too heavy to be playing lots of gigs in a row with. Cool basses though. 

Yes mate stopped with the wedding band at COVID. Just enjoyed having my weekends back tbh!! 

Still do session/studio work for my mates. Still play lots. Just not live anymore. 

Hope you are doing good too 👍🏼

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13 hours ago, FuNkShUi said:

It was a good one for sure! It's why I went for another one. I really like the Ps, but they were always too heavy to be playing lots of gigs in a row with. Cool basses though. 

Yes mate stopped with the wedding band at COVID. Just enjoyed having my weekends back tbh!! 

Still do session/studio work for my mates. Still play lots. Just not live anymore. 

Hope you are doing good too 👍🏼

 

I hope the owner of that fab Limelight of yours is enjoying it & making good use of it 

 

Ah yes, Covid put paid to a band I was in too.... Still, I joined another, and a rather different set-up too.

 

I'm enjoying my playing more than ever matey. I'm quite well for such an oldie 😉

 

But I'm with you re the weight of gigging basses. It's why I've started playing mainly short scale, lightweight basses for gigs - they're easier on the shoulder, and left hand finger joints too. I'm now even pondering selling my beautiful Classic series Precision (in my fave Fiesta Red). It's a real beauty - but I'm not gigging it now 😞

 

Like I say, as I'm enjoying gigging so much, I want to keep going as long as possible 😀

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