nash Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 A few questions. What are people’s experiences like with them? How do they compare to a Nash and to a Fender? How do I order one? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrinkleygit Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) You can find them here https://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/ Never owned a Limelight but I have bought and sold with Mark previously, good guy to deal with. Edited March 24, 2022 by wrinkleygit Additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Never played one, but similarly never read a bad word about them. I do find that the majority of Limelight Precisions that come up for sale have Jazz necks, otherwise I`m sure I`d have bought one by now. I have in fact been considering getting a regular Precision from them in light-relic finish, as find that from the pics the wear looks very authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 hours ago, wrinkleygit said: You can find them here https://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/ Never owned a Limelight but I have bought and sold with Mark previously, good guy to deal with. Same here, never played a Limelight, but have dealt with Mark many times. He's very fair and honest. The only criticism I've ever seen of Limelight is that on some of the more extreme relics thr bridges can be tricky to adjust, but that's a very, very minor quibble and one that may well have been solved over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Lewis Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I've owned a Limelight, a Nash, and a Fender, all Ps, all at the same time, and there's not a lot between them really. I moved the Limelight on, mainly because it had a Jazz neck, which I didn't get along with, and kept the other two. The aged hardware on the Limelight, particularly the bridge, was just plain rusty, and was difficult to adjust, although I believe this has been rectified on more recent builds, and you can specify new hardware if you want. Also, the loom on mine was very untidy, although it functioned as it should. The Nash is on another level on details like that, but is more expensive. The good thing about the Limelight is that Mark will build you what you want, and you can talk directly to him. A custom build from Nash would take a long time to materialise, although Bass Direct have a few in stock at the moment. YMMV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) I had a Limelight bass made a few years ago and the experience was mixed. Dealing with Mark was very easy with good communications. However from the deposit to delivery, it took just under a year to make which is a lot longer than the 12 - 16 weeks I was told. Some of this was partly down to the wrong neck being ordered for it so I had to wait for the correct neck to be ordered and fitted. When the bass did arrive the case was ripped which I informed Mark about and he refunded me £15. More worryingly, the bass was cutting in and out, the volume and tone pots were crackling and there was a huge hum when no part of the bass was being touched. I informed Mark who suggested I take it to a luthier and he will pay for the repair. I did this and it turned out the bass was not earthed correctly. So after waiting 10 months, it went straight in to the luthier which was disappointing. I then got it back a few weeks later and it was ok but similar issues started to happen so back to the luthier and we fitted new pots and jack socket which completely fixed the issue. Once getting it back, it was fine for a little while but then the neck started to play up and I couldn't adjust the action any more so back to the luthier again and he managed to sort it. We also found there was no adjustability under the pickups so this was rectified as well so pickup height could be adjusted. After all that work, the bass then played beautifully ever since but after paying just under £1200 for the bass, having to wait nearly a year for it to then turn up not working with a damaged case and then 3 trips to the luthier to make it right, I'd lost the love of the bass and sold it. I did manage a few gigs with it and it played lovely but in my head I was done. The new owner as far as I know is also very happy with the bass. I know a lot of people have bought Limelight basses and they have been absolutely fine with no issues whatsoever so I do put myself down to being unlucky in this instance or I'd just bought a lemon. Disappointing but these things happen from time to time so don't let my experience put you off buying one and as I say, Mark was fine to deal with. Edited March 24, 2022 by Linus27 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Karloff Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Got one made to my spec by Mark. Absolutely love it. So much so moved out other instruments that cost 4 times the price. A straight, honest and fair guy to deal with. Which counts for a lot these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 They're great. Do a search on BC and you'll find loads of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I’ve never got around to buying one but I do like them, I missed out on a really nice one a few years back on gumtree because I didn’t know about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Mark built me a jazz bass six years ago, Its my main bass. Doubt I'll ever sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I can only echo what has already been said about dealing with Mark. He's a top bloke. I've had three Limelights in recent years. Two were OK - like typical parts (bitsa/partcaster) basses. One, however, was a whole lot better and had real mojo and played very nicely. So, somewhat varied edperience. Never played a Nash, but they seem to be pricey by comparison. IMO, the hands down best bass in this market sector is a Bravewood, if you can locate one. Fantastic instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, BlueMoon said: IMO, the hands down best bass in this market sector is a Bravewood, if you can locate one. Fantastic instruments. The may well be lovely basses (haven't played on yet) but do they still use captive gerbils to nibble at the edge of the bodies? That always put me off a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I believe for a small uplift you can request the nibbling to be done by free-range gerbils, if that's the issue... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) What’s the origin of Limelight basses? I presume they’re not scratch built and are made from readily available parts. Are the bodies and necks genuine Fender parts either new or reused or perhaps Fender licensed parts from other manufacturers? Edited March 25, 2022 by Velarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Just now, Velarian said: What’s the origin of Limelight basses? I presume they’re not scratch built and are made from readily available parts. Are the bodies and necks genuine Fender parts either new or reused or perhaps Fender licensed parts from other manufacturers? I believe the necks are Allparts, and the bodies and pickups are their own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) @nash I'll be driving past you in late June for a gig in Hereford with two Limelight Ps in the van, if you are still pondering on it then I'd be happy to drop in so you can have a play (through your old Super Bassman even) 😄 Edited March 25, 2022 by knicknack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Lewis Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, BlueMoon said: Never played a Nash, but they seem to be pricey by comparison. Things like this are one reason why - My Limelight: Compared to my Nash: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 one for sale here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, wateroftyne said: The may well be lovely basses (haven't played on yet) but do they still use captive gerbils to nibble at the edge of the bodies? That always put me off a bit. Like you, I've never been a fan of overdone relicing .......and, yes, I find some are just way over the top. The Bravewood that I have has lovely crazed nitro lacquer but no bare bodywork or big dings in the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 This is how Simon at SVL does it. That's almost art! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 hours ago, knicknack said: @nash I'll be driving past you in late June for a gig in Hereford with two Limelight Ps in the van, if you are still pondering on it then I'd be happy to drop in so you can have a play (through your old Super Bassman even) 😄 I was trying to remember who I sold the SB to! I’ve just done 4 massive shows using a full Ampeg rig and forgot how good a big rig is. I want it back 😂. That would be class to have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 20 hours ago, Steve Browning said: This is how Simon at SVL does it. That's almost art! Show off! 😛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 23 hours ago, wateroftyne said: The may well be lovely basses (haven't played on yet) but do they still use captive gerbils to nibble at the edge of the bodies? That always put me off a bit. mine looks alright - mind you I had a rusted bridge I ended up replacing with a gotoh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: mine looks alright - mind you I had a rusted bridge I ended up replacing with a gotoh So naughty that bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 40 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: Show off! 😛 It's quite something, isn't it? I've never seen wiring done in such a way. When he sent me those pictures I remember thinking 'that's what you call attention to detail'. I would suggest a 'who's got the cleanest cavity' thread but I can foresee issues! 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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