Christian Houmann Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Any know if Mark will do short scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 [quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1414356376' post='2588633'] Anybody got a Limelight that's not been aged? [/quote] +1 I've just enquired about a very very lightly aged Jazz so it would be good to see a virgin Limelight before it gets the relic treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnee Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 [quote name='Mattmit' timestamp='1414361315' post='2588694'] You're not the first person to say that! First was me, then another bass chatter. I got a pantone code for a shade of orange I liked and Mark made it for me. Not sure if there's a name but Capri is close enough. [/quote] Doubt it will be the last time either chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The more Limelight basses I see..... The more I'm tempted! That 1960 Jazz looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I seem to be getting closer and closer to ordering one of these (although I have seen something else that has created a slight stumbling block). A question for those with maple-necked Limelight P basses who have experience of genuine '70s (particularly early '70s) Ps; how convincing is the feel and ageing of the neck? All the rosewood board basses look fab (particularly with my preferred clay-type dots), but I can't quite tell how convincing the maples are from the pics. My Korean Squier has a rosewood neck and I have a bit of a thing for early 70s Ps with maple necks so would probably be going with one of those (probably in sonic blue), but I don't want to find that the neck is unconvincing and a bit [i]too[/i] "fake". I also don't like [i]all[/i] the finish worn off, although I'm sure that's something I could specify. Edited October 31, 2014 by 4000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1408654454' post='2532333'] There's a bit of demand for this, so I thought I might as well kick it off. C'mon you Limelighters... get involved! [i]([b]Note:[/b] If the 'F' logos upset you, I respectfully ask that you start your own thread, or write a strongly-worded letter to the Daily Mail.)[/i] Here's my '63 relic: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6np-PCYITrw[/media] Full story here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/239185-nbd-limelight-63-jazz-medium-relic"]http://basschat.co.u...zz-medium-relic[/url] [/quote] Have to say that although I don't get on with Jazzes this is possibly my favourite Limelight so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1414779481' post='2593270'] I seem to be getting closer and closer to ordering one of these (although I have seen something else that has created a slight stumbling block). A question for those with maple-necked Limelight P basses who have experience of genuine '70s (particularly early '70s) Ps; how convincing is the feel and ageing of the neck? All the rosewood board basses look fab (particularly with my preferred clay-type dots), but I can't quite tell how convincing the maples are from the pics. [/quote] Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1414938894' post='2594832'] Anyone? [/quote] I recently played a Limelight P And although I usually prefer the slimmer-necked P basses these days I did like the neck on the P bass I tried - even though it was more like the older, chunkier P neck profile In terms of the finish / ageing of the neck, it looked great, and felt superb! The body was a tad over-reliced for my tastes, but that's just my taste / opinion and I must say, I was really taken with the feel and look of the bass .... Now I have GAS for a limelight! groan Let us know what you decide Marc PS. You could try asking some of the members who have posted on the Limelight threads, what their opinions are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Cheers for that. Yes, I may do. It was specifically the maple fingerboards I was interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudi8 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I need advice! I'm ordering 2 basses from mark , one is a 64 jazz in candy apple red with matching headstock with light relicing, the other is a 61 stacked knob jazz in sunburst with heavy relicing (like bobby vega one) Which one should I order first?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1414938894' post='2594832'] Anyone? [/quote] Sorry, can't help but I prefer maple boards as well. But the rosewood boarded jazz neck on my 63 is superb. Just have a chat with Mark and tell him what you are after, you are unlikely to be disappointed. Good luck, Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1415088660' post='2596441'] I need advice! I'm ordering 2 basses from mark , one is a 64 jazz in candy apple red with matching headstock with light relicing, the other is a 61 stacked knob jazz in sunburst with heavy relicing (like bobby vega one) Which one should I order first?? [/quote] I don't think Mark's able to offer sunburst finishes on his basses, so that may affect your second choice...I have one of his 64 JBs though and it's excellent, so I would suggest that you get your CAR 64 order in post haste! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1415088660' post='2596441'] I need advice! I'm ordering 2 basses from mark , one is a 64 jazz in candy apple red with matching headstock with light relicing, the other is a 61 stacked knob jazz in sunburst with heavy relicing (like bobby vega one) Which one should I order first?? [/quote] Get the lightly relic'd one first so I can see how it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yeah - from what I gather Mark's 'light' relic is not quite as light as you might expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Maybe send him a picture of a bass that has a level of relicing you'd be happy with? Wouldn't be any confusion as to what you wanted then surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudi8 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks for the advices! he does makes the 3-tone sunberst, I've talked to him, and about pics i sent him the pics of both basses, so the candy apple red will be a little bit less than jaco type of relicing , and the 61 jazz will be heavy relicing like the bobby vega one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Go for the 61 - I'd like to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 My Sea Foam Green one, on page 1, was specced as light relic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudi8 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1415098082' post='2596565'] My Sea Foam Green one, on page 1, was specced as light relic. [/quote] actually your green one is one of my inspirations for the relicing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1414779717' post='2593276'] Have to say that although I don't get on with Jazzes this is possibly my favourite Limelight so far... [/quote] Cheers! It's certainly got it goin' on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1415098306' post='2596567'] actually your green one is one of my inspirations for the relicing [/quote] Aw, shucks To be honest, it's the colour I've always wanted but never been able to afford, until Mark and Limelight. Enjoy yours, the wait will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudi8 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1415105669' post='2596680'] Aw, shucks To be honest, it's the colour I've always wanted but never been able to afford, until Mark and Limelight. Enjoy yours, the wait will be worth it. [/quote] because its not such a long time to wait, compared to other bass makers (won't specify names ) its harder than usual!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1415089861' post='2596448'] Sorry, can't help but I prefer maple boards as well. But the rosewood boarded jazz neck on my 63 is superb. Just have a chat with Mark and tell him what you are after, you are unlikely to be disappointed. Good luck, Karl. [/quote] I like both to be honest, but my Squier is rosewood and I do have a thing for those 70s maples. I've been in touch with Mark, just want to make sure I'm certain before I put any money down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1415098082' post='2596565'] My Sea Foam Green one, on page 1, was specced as light relic. [/quote] That's also lovely.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1415103893' post='2596643'] Cheers! It's certainly got it goin' on. [/quote] It certainly has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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