discreet Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 [quote name='three' timestamp='1412361776' post='2568314'] ...The relicing is frighteningly good but Limelights are brilliant players with very authentic tone. I've never been able to get the action down so low on a Fender as I can on the Limelight J. Stunning value... [/quote] I'm very glad you think so! Seller's remorse..? No, of course not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 And another one to add to the fold. My '63P in Burgundy Mist heavy relic Met Mark in the services in Tiverton to pick up. Great bloke, very friendly and most importantly makes great Basses! As others have mentioned, this one feels instantly familiar. Very comfortable neck, low action and the main draw...very very resonant! Fantastic bell like E string. Can't wait to gig it. Cheers Mark. http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/LemonCello/library/Limelight%2063P?sort=3&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1413741780' post='2581455'] And another one to add to the fold. My '63P in Burgundy Mist heavy relic Met Mark in the services in Tiverton to pick up. Great bloke, very friendly and most importantly makes great Basses! As others have mentioned, this one feels instantly familiar. Very comfortable neck, low action and the main draw...very very resonant! Fantastic bell like E string. Can't wait to gig it. Cheers Mark. [url="http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/LemonCello/library/Limelight%2063P?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1168.photobu...P?sort=3&page=1[/url] [/quote] Is Mark now offering up the covers? If so when I finally get my order in I'll be having some of those!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I asked him to put some on for me. Added a modest amount to the overall price and nicely reliced too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm slowly becoming a fan of reliced instruments but one thing that's bothering me; how do people think the bit of body between the g-string & the controls gets worn like the two recently posted basses? I don't think I've touched that part of any of my basses in the last 15 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1413748971' post='2581564'] ...how do people think the bit of body between the g-string & the controls gets worn like the two recently posted basses? I don't think I've touched that part of any of my basses in the last 15 years... [/quote] You obviously never play with a pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Does anyone know if Limelight do any options? could you have blocks and/or a binding on the neck if you wanted? While I'm at it with the questions does Mark offer a light relic? all the basses I've seen on here and in real life are very lovely but a bit too worn and rusty for my liking. Thought I'd ask here 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1413793520' post='2581798'] Does anyone know if Limelight do any options? could you have blocks and/or a binding on the neck if you wanted? While I'm at it with the questions does Mark offer a light relic? all the basses I've seen on here and in real life are very lovely but a bit too worn and rusty for my liking. Thought I'd ask here 1st [/quote] I asked him about blocks - he can do a block'n'bound J-profile neck for an an additional cost. I also asked him about lighter-touch rellic'ing, and he said he can reign it in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1413749413' post='2581567'] You obviously never play with a pick. [/quote] Ah, so that's what it is! I've used a pick once but haven't touched one for bass since... Edited October 20, 2014 by Lw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1413793825' post='2581803'] I asked him about blocks - he can do a block'n'bound J-profile neck for an an additional cost. I also asked him about lighter-touch rellic'ing, and he said he can reign it in a bit. [/quote] Cheers for the info, just what I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1413793841' post='2581804'] Ah, so that's what it is! I've used a pick once but haven't touched one for bass since... [/quote] Obviously it's not the pick [i]per se[/i] that creates the wear, but the two or three fingers that brace on the body with the palm over the bridge and thumb and forefinger holding the pick. At least it is in my case. [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1413795238' post='2581827'] Cheers for the info, just what I needed. [/quote] Year Of Birth Jazz incoming, Dave..? Edited October 20, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1413795238' post='2581827'] Cheers for the info, just what I needed. [/quote] I asked for a 'light' relic job and it's still quite heavy IMO. I really love it but if you want a REALLY light relic job, make sure you let him know :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1413836965' post='2582661'] I asked for a 'light' relic job and it's still quite heavy IMO. I really love it but if you want a REALLY light relic job, make sure you let him know :-) [/quote] Yes even the light relics I've seen on this thread (including yours) would be too much for my taste, especially the metalwork, some tarnishing is good but I wouldn't want rust, I have one of the older Fender Road Worn Jazz Basses and that has about the right level or distress in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1413876276' post='2582914'] Yes even the light relics I've seen on this thread (including yours) would be too much for my taste, especially the metalwork, some tarnishing is good but I wouldn't want rust, I have one of the older Fender Road Worn Jazz Basses and that has about the right level or distress in my book. [/quote] Yep be careful on this my medium relic is um.....trashed and the metal work is dustier than preferred. Mark did give me the option of waiting for another but I took it. Do I regret it.......nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Someone is about to get a fiesta red P and then mine's next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anthony Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I am seriously considering dropping him a message to see if he can sort me a '58 P, very lightly relic'd. Internal conflict. Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='Mr Anthony' timestamp='1413923251' post='2583742'] Internal conflict. Help. [/quote] Don't worry, I can help you. Just email Mark and order it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anthony Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1413923616' post='2583749'] Don't worry, I can help you. Just email Mark and order it. [/quote] Do you think he'd mind if I emailed him to get a quote? Maybe chat about it. Could always go from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='Mr Anthony' timestamp='1413924945' post='2583779'] Do you think he'd mind if I emailed him to get a quote? Maybe chat about it. Could always go from there... [/quote] He would be happy to hear from you - he's a genuinely nice bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1413918855' post='2583651'] Yep be careful on this my medium relic is um.....trashed and the metal work is dustier than preferred. Mark did give me the option of waiting for another but I took it. Do I regret it.......nah. [/quote] I'm glad you don't regret your Limelight even if it is a tad more relic'd then you would have liked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1413802094' post='2581972'] Obviously it's not the pick [i]per se[/i] that creates the wear, but the two or three fingers that brace on the body with the palm over the bridge and thumb and forefinger holding the pick. At least it is in my case. [/quote] Seen plenty with wear between E and A so not always true - some people dig deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1413965875' post='2584023'] Seen plenty with wear between E and A so not always true - some people dig deep [/quote] Wow, that IS deep. My pick technique must be lighter than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1413961379' post='2583983'] I'm glad you don't regret your Limelight even if it is a tad more relic'd then you would have liked [/quote] It's funny. I think when I asked for mine with a 'light' relic finish I had the same level of relicing as my Nate Mendel in mind (which is also described as light). Obviously, every one is different and whilst my expectation (and I imagine most people's expectation of a relic job they haven't seen) will be similar to the expectations you get when ordering a custom instrument. You have a vision, as does the builder, and whilst they may not match up, it doesn't mean that I am not happy with it. In fact, the relic job on mine exceeded my expectations and looks a lot more considered than the job on my Nate Mendel. Mark clearly knows what he is doing and has lots of genuine vintage Fenders in his possession to refer to so Id recommend him to anyone wanting an excellent quality relic bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1413969244' post='2584093'] Mark clearly knows what he is doing and has lots of genuine vintage Fenders in his possession to refer to so Id recommend him to anyone wanting an excellent quality relic bass. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I concur with all of the above. Mark is a nice bloke and will execute your instructions well. I was going to go light relic but then thought why not go the whole hog and I love the really worn look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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