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I use fast fret. It's OK, and nice & easy to apply But I quite like the idea of trying something else... I use Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol) for other purposes - NB, not drinking! You can get it on ebay It's a really effective cleaner - just not tried it on strings yet Where do you get Citrasolv ubassman?

[quote name='dodge_bass' timestamp='1422730789' post='2676256'] Yarp. It's sitting in my little studio right next to me as we speak! It's lush alright and sounds brill too. Very glad I snaffled it up! [attachment=182509:IMG_1680.jpg] [/quote] I'm not often envious - especially as I'm actually satisfied with the basses I have (for the moment anyway) But sitting here reading this thread, and this comment in particular ..... I am now really really envious! Lucky you - it just looks perfect to me One day, I'll order one of these fab basses.... Cheers all - but please stop teasing me with all these pics

The quality of guitars coming out of China these days is really high I quite fancied a Modern Player 4 string at one point I'm sure those pickups are awesome, and look as if the bass will pack some punch! I've got a China-made Squier CV 60's P bass, and the quality of that is absolutely amazing especially for the money! Once you've played that gig - please let us know how it sounds I'd be very interested - as I might still be tempted..... one day Enjoy your New Bass Day

Hello from just across the water, in South Wales - which is having a rare sunny day atm! Welcome to the forum

Yes, they do play good I've tried a couple in my local guitar shop, and every one has been great I've got a VM P bass, with P/J pickups and it's brilliant I also have a Classic Vibe 60's P bass .... and the quality, sound and playability on that is even better than the VM series Again, I've tried another since, just to compare - and just as good A guitarist pal has a CV tele, and he loves it.... Says it compares to any US Fender he's played Squiers have come on leaps & bounds lately.... If you haven't tried a Classic Vibe yet - I highly recommend a go .... a word of warning though - you will want it! lol

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1422404574' post='2672374'] Well I'm always up for a bit of nudity, but on the other hand... [/quote] Oooooh - so very nice! Please, stop tempting me and making want more basses You know what? I don't think I've seen a Limelight that I don't like.....

Fab news! Good on you Always fancied going up to Celtic Connections Looks awesome...

Glad you like your new bass Not seen or heard one myself But it's great news that you got the bass you really wanted I keep spreading the word about BC too It's a great forum Sheesh, I'm amazed you can afford a bass after buying a Kate Bush ticket! lol Enjoy that bass

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1421996783' post='2667463'] I had GAS for an Ibanez Musician bass ...so have bought one from another member and shall be receiving hopefully next week [/quote] Ah, someone with a fab NBD next week! .... will it cure your GAS though?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1421928714' post='2666663'] Really? The triangular inlays and chequer binding are two of the things that make Rickenbacker basses stand out visually for me. Without them, they are a bit bland really. [/quote] I have to say, I too like the neck binding and triangular inlays on Ricks.... Although the distinctive shape definitely doesn't look bland, it does somehow not look quite as good as a Rick with binding and usual inlays.... £3,700 - sheesh! Can't see many players forking that amount out

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1421877473' post='2666214'] ......I wanted one I could grow into rather than need to sell if I liked it and so far so good, the solid top, ebony board and adjustable bridge mean it can be setup at a later date...... Good luck with the house sale, and feel free to come and see mine some time to get an idea of what the fit and finish is like etc, just drop me a pm. [/quote] My David Gage, which I bought from Greg on here, came fitted with an adjustable bridge If you can go for a Gedo with one of these, I'd recommend it I've tweaked the bridge height on my DB a few times, until I got it just how I wanted Something not so easy with a bridge you need to carve to shape... plus of course, I can always change it again, should my style of playing change (i.e. improve lol) I have to say, I really like the look and colours / tones of some of those Gedo basses Good luck with the house sale / move from me too Cheers again

Ah, well done you I've got too many basses - they're all different One or two of them perhaps not quite "different enough" for some tastes But somehow I just like having a bit of choice.... Anyhow, it's very brave of you, and to be admired Now you just have to stave off that GAS

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1421180221' post='2658196'] Hey there Limelighters! Those of you that have 70's-ish P's... do they have jumbo frets? [/quote] I'm pretty sure that one of the 2 Limelights I played did have jumbo frets... Pretty sure, but not 100% certain, unfortunately (my ageing memory etc etc! lol) But I've emailed Mark, and I think as long as he can source the correct neck, complete with Jumbo frets He'll do it for you, however you specify.... Seems a great guy to deal with IMO

[quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1421842395' post='2665558'] I'm Looking for a small but loud amp solution ... lugging trace while sounded great and making me feel 15 again ... Is not doing me favors in the long run , and my other half wants the living room door to open all the way rather than bonking into the front of a stack. [/quote] I feel your pain! - as the years advance, we all need the same, or more power, but in half the size cabs, which are a quarter of the weight lol My old rig was huge, heavy, and gave me 150W Opting for a Markbass rig was the right move for me, defo! However, I now wish it was half the weight! .... moving goalposts eh? I played using a pals old Trace last year, and I'd forgotten just how heavy they are Good luck with your search I really shouldn't have any GAS I've got the DB I really love, I've got a nice EUB, great amp gear Several fab basses, inc my fave - my roadworn Fender Jazz I just bought a bitsa P bass, which has the mods I was going to do on my CV Squier i.e. 2 pickups, in a P/J arrangement (so I must sell the CV Squier - which is brilliant) .... but I still keep looking at some of the cracking Limelight basses on here For me, GAS sometimes subsides ... but it always returns

Ah, that's a shame! Those Squier VM basses are fab, honestly Try getting one second-hand on here, or a local shop Whenever I sell something, I'm always worried about what might happen in the post.... especially as a bass I bought a few years back was badly mishandled, and sustained slight damage Of course, both these basses may have been sent out faulty, from the Squier factory But I find it hard to swallow, that you had 2 duff ones in a row ....maybe Thomann actually buy "seconds"? - to keep costs down? Hmmm EDIT: I meant to add, good luck with buying your next bass

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1421693755' post='2664067'] SG, the glossy neck is giving you a problem because there's too much smooooth surface in contact with your skin, giving you loads of friction. The solution is easy - reduce the amount of contact surface: what you do is get some really fine sandpaper or wire-wool and rough up the surface. You should use something like 1000 grit for this. Then when the job is done, get some bees-wax and polish it again to "appear" like it's smooth and shiny like it was. [/quote] Interesting. I'd say this is worth a try. Use a really really fine paper though - as others have said, NOT what B&Q call "fine" Something even finer.... Let us know what you decide, and how you get on I've got one bass I may well try this on.... It's not a huge problem for me, as I tend not to use that one for long periods at gigs, as it's a backup bass.... EDIT: Or would something like Jeweler's Rouge work? That's a very very fine abrasive polish....

What a great resource! Thanks for sharing

I'd definitely take up the kind offers of BC'ers like singrayPete, and have a play on as many basses as you can Just like bass guitars, it's amazing at just how different they can feel, sound and play Try a few before deciding..... EDIT: Obviously not as easy for those available only online I never did get to try a Gedo - but they look so lovely