JapanAxe Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I have seriously considered a Limelight P, but I wouldn't want to risk commissioning one, only to find I didn't like it. Would love to try one though, so keeping my eye on Basses for Sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I put in an order for a LL a while ago. When it was finished the relicing was way more heavy than the light that I'd asked for and I had my deposit returned. The bass that I had built was bought and has been up for sale here at least once (maybe twice). I'm glad I didn't go forward with it on reflection. They may well be nice basses, but they are just parts-bin builds and unremarkable in that fact. I think this is reflected in how quickly people move them on. I do think we get whipped-up about the latest thing, which IMHO seems to be [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Maruszczyk gear ATM. I wonder how long it will be before a glut of them appears in the marketplace?[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 The thing with Limelight is that they're meeting a demand in the marketplace. If you want a certain-spec bass, with a particular level of relic'ing that appeals to you, for a reasonable price, there's just nowhere else to go. As for Marusczcyk, I just find them remarkable. If there's another builder who can compete with them, I don't know who they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1439659537' post='2844779'] How come there are so many Limelights for sale when the owners say `its the best bass ive owned` thats always baffled me. [/quote] To an extent that always happens - a few people like the thing, big it up give a buzz about something and then folk sell them on when they realise they aren't the be all and end all of stuff. I always try and gauge the amount of hype - the amount of buyers - the amount that go up for sale - how quickly the sell and then if they come up again. Purely based on that Limelight seem not to be that loved comparatively, we'll see how Maruzczyk does in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1439731478' post='2845272'] The thing with Limelight is that they're meeting a demand in the marketplace. If you want a certain-spec bass, with a particular level of relic'ing that appeals to you, for a reasonable price, there's just nowhere else to go. As for Marusczcyk, I just find them remarkable. If there's another builder who can compete with them, I don't know who they are. [/quote] ACG... It's hype. You'll be on something else next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ACG do fairly trad looking Fender shapes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 If you ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1439741714' post='2845387'] If you ask. [/quote] Really? They could build something like this for less than 900 quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1439742262' post='2845392'] Really? They could build something like this for less than 900 quid? [/quote] Is that bench an original 60s model or a modern relic'd version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1439742824' post='2845399'] Is that bench an original 60s model or a modern relic'd version? [/quote] That you have to ask suggests the relic'ing is a pretty good job :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Laydownthafunk: No, no ACG don't. Not even if you beg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1439742262' post='2845392'] Really? They could build something like this for less than 900 quid? [/quote] I'll be seeing it in the FS section shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1439633214' post='2844518'] And where do all the bits come from? What 'make' are they? [/quote] While I've now intention of buying one, this has crossed my mind as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1439749248' post='2845469'] While I've now intention of buying one, this has crossed my mind as well. [/quote] I think the necks are Allparts. The rest.. I dunno. None of if felt cheap, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmit Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1439677079' post='2844986'] so why sell it? im sorry but this is the bit i dont get [/quote] I'm not sure either. I've been close to selling a few of my basses that I like a lot. It's always been a close call between one bass and another and for various reasons. Sometimes I think about selling either my 81 tokai P or the limelight p because I feel like maybe I don't need 2 precision, but I haven't gone through with it yet. But anyway, I guess im saying the reasons could be anything.and it doesn't have to be about the quality of the bass. I think for some people there might be an element of liking the look of a relic but feeling like a fraud holding one, and people going 'oh wow how old is that' and you're like '2014'. I've experienced that, I just say I'm a pretentious c***, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I bought my Limelight last July. Mark was fantastic with his service, communication and the execution of the instrument is top notch. It's done lots of gigs with me since, always gets loads of excellent comments from punters about its looks and sound and it plays better than any Fender I've ever had my hands on. I do seem to be in the rare few who haven't sold it on yet. I do not intend to willingly sell mine anytime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Do you remember a few years ago there were always adverts up on eBay for what alluded to be parts of 'Signature' branded basses...generally Jazz and Precision parts. I had a brief exchange with Dudepit/Steve Barr who said the original run of Signature guitars had some financial backing (in a small way) from Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, but the company went bust leaving a flood of parts finding their way onto eBay. I had no reason to doubt this. Why do I mention this? Rush have a song called Limelight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1439750297' post='2845482'] Do you remember a few years ago there were always adverts up on eBay for what alluded to be parts of 'Signature' branded basses...generally Jazz and Precision parts. I had a brief exchange with Dudepit/Steve Barr who said the original run of Signature guitars had some financial backing (in a small way) from Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, but the company went bust leaving a flood of parts finding their way onto eBay. I had no reason to doubt this. Why do I mention this? Rush have a song called Limelight. [/quote] Yep - Alex plays one of those Signatures on the Hold Your Fire tour. The Signature parts that appeared on Ebay were nowt to do with those, though. It was just a bit of creative marketing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1439731478' post='2845272'] The thing with Limelight is that they're meeting a demand in the marketplace. If you want a certain-spec bass, with a particular level of relic'ing that appeals to you, for a reasonable price, there's just nowhere else to go. As for Marusczcyk, I just find them remarkable. If there's another builder who can compete with them, I don't know who they are. [/quote] To what extent do you think you're a trend setter? Much power to install GAS comes from being a highly regarded and respected forum regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 [quote name='TheButler' timestamp='1439757485' post='2845578'] To what extent do you think you're a trend setter? Much power to install GAS comes from being a highly regarded and respected forum regular. [/quote] I'm not a trendsetter. I just like finding out about great stuff that's a bit off-the-radar (Limelight, Maruszczyk, TKS). And then I enthuse about it (or not, if I don't like it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1439757978' post='2845587'] I'm not a trendsetter. [/quote] Not sure if it matters whether [i]you[/i] think you are Anyway, it was merely an inaccurate/misused figure of speech. I, for one, greatly appreciate your reviews/opinions (and many other's) - including on these and the Maruszczyk's). Edited August 16, 2015 by TheButler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 [quote name='TheButler' timestamp='1439767226' post='2845662'] I, for one, greatly appreciate your reviews/opinions (and many other's) - including on these and the Maruszczyk's). [/quote] Make that 2! Between WoT, discreet and Walbassist I'm all GASed out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1439757978' post='2845587'] I'm not a trendsetter. I just like finding out about great stuff that's a bit off-the-radar (Limelight, Maruszczyk, TKS). And then I enthuse about it (or not, if I don't like it). [/quote] I dunno, I think if you hadn't raved about a walkabout for years I wouldn't have gone to find one to listen too (and buy) Mind you I think Warwickhunts love of thunderfunk led me to want one of them... years later when I did buy one I hated it! (luckily Warwickhunt had sold his so I could sell him mine.... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1439739602' post='2845363'] ACG do fairly trad looking Fender shapes? [/quote] The closest is the J-type: [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/basses/j-type/"]http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/basses/j-type/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/267969-maruszczyk-5-string-jazz-turquoise-burst/page__hl__precision__fromsearch__1"]A BC-er is selling a Maruzczyk[/url] - SHOCK! HORROR! Must be rubbish eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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