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Thanks a lot guys. Had no idea it was such a complicated bass. Just been listening to Marillion a lot lately, loved the bass tone so much and looked up what it was. Thought it might be the pickup type/placement that was giving it, hadn't counted on there being unique gadgetry. Appreciate the help.

Anyone know of a bass that can get a similar sound to an Aria SB1000 but in the price and quality range of Squier Classic Vibe or Sterling Sub? Doesn't have to look similar. Cheers.

In case you didn't already know about it, the Maruszczyk custom designer is the best thing like that I've found by far. https://www.public-peace-customshop.de/

Thank you Reggaebass! That's close enough for jazz. Looks as good as I hoped.

Oof that is lovely. I was looking more for the Pueblo Pink which is kind of like Fender's Shell Pink. If anyone has it?

Anyone got a pic of a Pueblo Pink Stingray with a tortoiseshell pickguard? Even if it's just a pic you've got online. Cheers (fingers crossed)

Sweet, do a wee video

Surprised your Limunlay faded like that - mine stay bright for at least an hour's gig. That's why I assumed it was totally different to the powder they use on toys (which do fade in a few minutes). How long did you charge them for before the gig?

I remember the shipping costs being quite bad but even just taking £16 - that's a lot of money for a very small part of a mass produced bass that's selling to the end customer for 200 quid. It's like we might think "why use cheapo pots and switches when the higher quality ones are only a few quid" but at the level of mass production to make basses as cheap as that, every penny makes a big difference so I'd be shocked if Harley Benton were using Luminlay brand product. I expect they're either using a worse version or have somehow found an equal alternative that's much cheaper.

I was under the impression that Luminlay is a different material to the stuff they use in toys, stickers etc. Maybe it's not but then it would be strange that people would go to the expense of importing it specifically from that Japanese company. Don't know if it's the case for Luminlay but usually when one company has a product that others don't it's because they have patents for it rather than no one else understanding how it's done. Would be interested to see a comparison in brightness and longevity between these Harley Bentons and an instrument with the Luminlay brand dots. Won't hold my breath that I'll see one though lol.

Was expensive when I bought it but that was years ago. The fact I've only really seen it stock on reasonably expensive instruments made me think it still is. Wonder why more instruments don't come with it stock if it's cheap now. Maybe it's not deemed to be that desirable and Harley Benton are taking a chance that maybe it will be a selling point.

Fair enough. I suppose if we're getting in to all the other things I'm considering apart from potential resale, I do strongly prefer the sound of P basses over Js so that likely comes in to my possible willingness to do this.

Yeah the stuff they use for toys and kids stickers etc. must be cheap cause the products themselves cost less than Luminlay material. But those things don't glow in the dark as brightly or for as long Luminlay. That's what I'm wondering, have they used the cheapo stuff (so it's a bit of a gimmick) or have they found a way to make the dots as good as (or close to) Luminlay for much less money?

Either one on its own covers everything, it's just about having sound options. Obviously if both have roundwounds then neither will get the flatwound sound

Do you have any pics of the cavity you enlarged by any chance?