Marc S

It does look great, especially in white Glad you had a happy NBD - which I hope is actually a happy NBM (M = Month!)

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1507893400' post='3388597'] about 20 mins I think, I buy a bass thinking 'this is the one' and it never is....... [/quote] I think there are a few heads, nodding in agreement among BC members Tom EDIT: BTW, I know quite a few guitarists who are exactly the same too....

[quote name='Steve Browning' timestamp='1507879344' post='3388446'] JV P/J pickups? I am not sure there is such a thing as a JV in P/J configuration. I'd be wary of paying too much for that. [/quote] Yes, good spot Steve. I had read that it was a P/J or going to be a P/J To the OP - if it's a body without the routing / cavity for an extra pickup - I think I'd leave it alone, and not add the pickup If it's already got the extra cavity, that's fine - but I'd be careful what I paid for it. The additional cavity will surely devalue the bass and by even more, if it's not a tidy job...

Looks good to me - but then I'm a bit of a sucker for tort. Black & Tort is indeed a good combination, and it's difficult to tell from photos on a screen, but I'm thinking Tort + Matt black is even better You are allowed a black pickguard - but I'm not a fan of white on a black bass, personally.... pearloid or creamy off white maybe But the only opinion that really matters is yours. It's your bass

My first "proper" (i.e. half decent / playable) bass was a Fender Musicmaster. That bass did lack a bit of bottom end Although it has been said that this was due to the fact that Musicmasters used guitar pickups back then... I once played at an open mic where another bassist had a Squier Jaguar Short scale, with P/J pickups that had been upgraded That sounded great, and definitely didn't seem to lack any thump

I've got flats on my Short Scale, whereas I've got rounds on my long scale basses (apart from flats on my fretless Jazz - though these are low tension LaBellas) So I don't really feel the strings on the SS are floppier - in fact, they're higher tension than any of my full scale bass strings The SS is a P/J - and I have to say, it does the "thump" sound pretty well For me, swapping to & from it does cause a little issue with left hand positioning / fretting - as I can overshoot / over-stretch if I'm not very careful It shouldn't really be a problem - but I am also swapping from bass guitar to DB as well.... so maybe that's part of my problem?

The past 6 or 7 years, I have changed basses quite a lot - I suppose I'm ever searching for that "ideal" bass? But I've changed more frequently since becoming a member of BC - and I'm sure I'm not alone there I had a 25 year absence from playing (what was I thinking?!) and during that time, I had an Ibanez Roadster in a case, stored under beds, behind wardrobes or wherever... Anyhow, I had that since nearly new, which was around 1985 or '86. My son always liked it since he started playing, so I gave it to him about 4 years ago

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1507724362' post='3387468'] Pickup depends whether you want a 'vintage' P sound or something a little hotter/modern. Original JV pickup will give you the former, the a Dimarzio (I really like the model P) will give you the latter. Take it back to fretted, finish in a 60's Fender custom colour of your preference, job done. Si [/quote] Agree with Si. It depends on what sound you're after? Also, re the finish - or "to refin, or not to refin?" - it also depends on what look you're after A bare wood finish might be the best option in any case - I know good quality repaints can be very expensive Then you're down the path of - what colour? Original Squier CV colour, or something else? Pics would really help inform BC'ers as to what choice they'd make in this instance too I would also get it re-fretted too Good luck with this project

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1507645350' post='3386956'] I keep seeing Limelight basses that look fantastic , but I'm not sure what exactly they are Are they complete new builds or actual fenders which have been worked on ? [/quote] They are new builds. The components are of very high quality, and the build and finish is fantastic, and to your spec / requirements... Although they don't do a "pristine" finish you get the amount of relicing you specify - they will even match the wear on a bass, to one you have a photo of. As Discreet says, you simply contact Mark via his classicandcoolguitars.co.uk site and email him. plus there are some fab collectors guitars & basses for sale on the site, plus plenty of examples of Limelights he's built for previous customers I've played 3 Limelights now, and they were all superb. There was one for sale locally that I tried.... and stupidly let go, because I thought I needed to sell a bass at the time However, having reached something of a milestone in work recently, I decided to treat myself and have one built! It should be with me in a few weeks... so I'm getting quite excited As others have said, those of us of a certain age could never afford a Y.O.B. bass - let alone one in the exact colour & model we'd like... so a Limelight is the next best (and most affordable) thing EDIT: Hope it's OK to post a link to the site? Mark is a really nice guy to do business with, and I've heard nothing but good reports from those who've met him & ordered basses [url="http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/"]http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/[/url]

[quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1507199755' post='3383830'] It's a cheap bass, in my opinion the perfect platform to try things you wouldn't dare on your more expensive instruments! [/quote] That's a good philosophy IMO Quite like some of the upgrades people have done here

Crazy!

Yes, hope you get it sorted. If you can't find a luthier who is local to you - it may be a bit of a trek to South Wales But Dave Dearnaley is a very highly regarded luthier in this neck of the woods. Top bloke and a great craftsman, who also builds some really stunning acoustic instruments I'm sure he could sort it for you - I know he likes restoring vintage, classic guitars and would enjoy the challenge too Best of luck with it

Welcome to BC Amy, and as Lewis says - there's more than a few of us from South Wales on here.... So hello from Cardiff.... I know, I know - there's no "Love lost" between Cardiff and Swansea for some - not me, of course Keep your eye out for a local bass bash event (usually organised by our pal Gelfin) - I'm sure a few local BC members may even bring their short scales too, if you ask The Squier VM Jaguar is pretty well regarded by many players. I played a gig a while back, and the support bands bassist had one with upgraded pickups Don't ask me which pickups - he did tell me, but I've forgotten (well, it was a while back) The bass sounded superb though. So perhaps you might think of new pickups as an option? In your search for a new bass, keep your eye on the short scale thread on here to see what models other SS players own, and perhaps on the marketplace, as they do come up for sale second-hand here on BC. You may also want to consider medium scale (32") I took one in trade a few months back, and I love it! For now, be satisfied with the rather nice basses you have, and make sure you really like and are comfortable with any future purchases.. many of us on here own far too many! lol