GrammeFriday Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 You might have to forego the reverse headstock, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Slightly against the flow here. I had a lovely Sea Foam Green Limelight 64 tribute made for me. It was exceptionally good, but for whatever intangible reason, it just wasn't "the one". I managed to get a used Mex Fender Roadworn Jazz in Fiesta Red and it really is exceptional. It even replaced my FSR as no. 1 gig bass, and that took some doing. So, perhaps one of them is worth trying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1432134412' post='2778485'] I prefer the new ones. There are far too many Fender clones as it is - far better to have their own identity. And from what I gather from their facebook feed the new ones are far lighter! Can't wait to try one. [/quote] I like the new models, too - ironically, as I have a VM5 on order, which was commissioned just before they announced the changes, so it will be old style! But no biggie - I like the Fender-alikes as well. Got to agree with other posters regarding relicing, though - the new Sandberg style looks far too modern for relicing to make any sense, to me at least. If/when I get the new-style TM5 that I am already GASsing for, it will be shiny and new and entirely untainted by the relicer's grubby paws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1432208136' post='2779160'] I managed to get a used Mex Fender Roadworn Jazz in Fiesta Red and it really is exceptional. It even replaced my FSR as no. 1 gig bass, and that took some doing. So, perhaps one of them is worth trying? [/quote] Yes, these really are incredibly good. And wouldn't you know it, but Mr Limelight himself has one up for sale at the mo: http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/roadwornjazz.htm If I were the OP I'd still go with the incoming Sandberg at BD, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 [quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1432208210' post='2779162'] I like the new models, too - ironically, as I have a VM5 on order, which was commissioned just before they announced the changes, so it will be old style! But no biggie - I like the Fender-alikes as well. Got to agree with other posters regarding relicing, though - the new Sandberg style looks far too modern for relicing to make any sense, to me at least. If/when I get the new-style TM5 that I am already GASsing for, it will be shiny and new and entirely untainted by the relicer's grubby paws! [/quote] I agree with that. Has to be a classic shape for a relic. I'm looking for a nice 4 string, and I think when the new TT4 models are around I'll be going for a shiny new looking one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Keep us posted! That gold one in the video is proper lush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'm thinking white, gold hardware, white pearl plate, maple board with white block inlays. Proper Larry Graham tribute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 [quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1432208483' post='2779167'] Yes, these really are incredibly good. And wouldn't you know it, but Mr Limelight himself has one up for sale at the mo: [url="http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/roadwornjazz.htm"]http://classicandcoo...oadwornjazz.htm[/url] If I were the OP I'd still go with the incoming Sandberg at BD, though! [/quote]I might well do that. Dropping Mark an email this afternoon about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1432077555' post='2778020'] ....IMO, and for the price, the Limelight basses are very well made. Mine sounded great acoustically, little truss tweak but the neck was buzz and 'dead spot' free! The pickups are also fantastic and really brought out the acoustic tone of the bass! Hard to explain, and no idea if Mark (Limelight) winds them himself...The neck also felt convincingly worn in, as though it had been played for years! I was never particularly convinced by the relic job, but they feel so good, as most Limelight owners on here will profess. [/quote] I've tried 2 Limelight basses, and they were both superb! Far from being "naff" they both looked brilliant Mark has obviously studies old basses, and replicates the wear & tear The relicing, and in particular the aged finish of the neck are so good, you'd swear they were genuine old fenders Lovely sound too For my own taste, I'd prefer light to medium relic But I've seen one very heavily reliced, and that looked fab I've got a Fender Roadworn Jazz, and that's another fabulous bass My fave ever, in fact. Looks, sounds & feels superb, and "worn in" That Sandberg looks great Try as many RW's / Relics as you can But value for the money, defo Limelights IMO Good luck with your search Edited May 21, 2015 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1432210754' post='2779201'] I'm thinking white, gold hardware, white pearl plate, maple board with white block inlays. Proper Larry Graham tribute! [/quote] Oooh yes - my kind of bling. And matching headstock, natch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 [quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1432215272' post='2779279'] I might well do that. Dropping Mark an email this afternoon about it! [/quote] Keep us in the loop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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