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[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1403855441' post='2487053'] Oh per-lease! Would all of you nay-sayers rather that the guy was hit by a massive legal bill when Fender get round to checking him out? And what will have led them to him will be all the NBD threads talking about what a wonderful "Fender" they have just sourced for £800. Don't think it wouldn't happen, because it would. I think common sense has prevailed. Mark's response shows that he is a sensible guy, and his basses are clearly of high quality and they will sell because of that. Whether they are branded as Fender, Limelight or "Mark Bass" is immaterial.... Oh, er... hang on... [/quote] And I think somebody kicked off a controversial subject, with their own agenda. Just my thoughts and yes even Darlingtonians are allowed that.

[quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1403857965' post='2487077'] Well at least that sentence makes more sense than the last one. The jeans thing was supposed to be an analogy though, I wasn't suggesting that you actually place a high importance on what brand your jeans are, but it's the same thing to me, one brand marquerading as another at a much more affordable price point. So let me ask you this: If someone came up to you at a gig and said "Hey buddy, nice Fender", would you say "thanks" and leave it at that, or would you tell them that it's not in fact a Fender but it's - in effect - a knock-off? [/quote] In the unlikely event that anybody actually acknowledged my existence at a gig I would tell them it is a replica Fender built to my specifications by a talented luthier. Much the same as I used to tell anybody that asked that my Rickenfaker was actually made in Japan in the 70's.

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1403808083' post='2486736'] It has the same appeal to me as a Badgers ass [/quote] You're not from Shildon then!

[quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1403815049' post='2486841'] "Are of little import"? [/quote] Jeans, Next, Gucci. They are of no importance to ME. I have bought many Fenders in the last 39 years. They do not currently provide a reasonably priced bass in the specifications I would like. Somebody else does. Yes I would like it with Fender on the top because it is a homage to one of their earlier instruments that I adore. Can't afford real or custom shop. I am not buying it to make a profit, I'm buying it for Me to gig. The aesthetics are for ME. Most luthier built instruments you will lose money on. That isn't an issue for me. I would have bought this instrument from Peterbuilt except they do not put Fender logos on. I really don't give a monkey's wang about anybody else's thought's about how shallow I am.

[quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1403813707' post='2486821'] Sorry, am I missing something? What I understand from this thread is a company who makes copies of a larger, better known company's basses is going to stop using the copyrighted logo of said larger, better known company. It seems like a lot of members are very disappointed by the fact that if they buy one of these non-Fender basses it'll no longer carry a Fender decal. Do they also get upset when their jeans from Next don't have a Gucci logo? [/quote] Jeans Next and Gucci are of little import

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1403811194' post='2486781'] That's if they even realise I'm with the band... 'Whos that guy lurking in the corner behind the band?! What a weirdo!' [/quote] Thank you for the coffee injected screen

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403811014' post='2486777'] They probably wouldn't know a bass from a guitar if the truth be known. [/quote] Oh yeah, forgot that bit

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1403808857' post='2486747'] Maybe not as you ordered before he made the decision to not put Fender decals on so by rights yours should come with a Fender decal might be worth banging an email his way? [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403809147' post='2486750'] The instruments already ordered could wear a decal without too much risk. Mark's decision may only apply to new orders starting from after he made that decision. Beaten to it by Paul! [/quote] [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1403809185' post='2486751'] PM'd dude! [/quote] Thanks guys. I'm not going to pester Mark. Having just come back from his holidays to all this I guess he probably has enough on his plate. Part of the attraction is the look of what is frankly unobtainable to most of us. I can not speak for anybody else, but most of the punters I gig to wouldn't know a Jedson from a Rickenbacker. The look is for ME.

Particularly for me (selfish yes) as I posted my cheque late last night and he will get it tomorrow.

VERY disappointing.

Hope you have a quick recovery Doc, best wishes marra.

Whilst I have contributed to this thread, I'm now of the opinion it is getting a bit dangerous for one person so I'm going to delete my previous contributions. I don't want to cause him problems. At the risk of being a censor perhaps the Mods may want to give some thought as to possible implications for BC. I wouldn't be gutted if the thread vanished.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403727628' post='2485747'] Taste and discernment are [i]very [/i]subjective... but it's quite wrong of course. Still... I don't have to look at it, do I? How long have you been quoted for completion, Karl? Is Mark's lead time getting longer yet? [/quote] Am I speaking to this censor of taste????? Yeah, he can't help being southern You will look at it my lad To be honest Mark, I didn't ask. When I had my SEI made I was quoted 4 months, it ended up being 10. I am that much in love with my MEXICAN FSR, waiting isn't really an issue. At Friday night's gig I actually had a punter come up and say that the bass just seemed to be an extension of my body. He's out of hospital tomorrow the cheeky git

SUPERB, well done Mark and er, Mark. Top Marks all round (I'm going, I'm going!)>

Somebody has just placed an order for the same as the Burgundy Mist 64, except. 1. Lightly reliced. 2. Sea Foam Green with matching headstock. 3. BROWN TORTIE PLATE, yes discreet BROWN TORTIE PLATE The wait begins. It will be worth it.

Wumphhh. "What was that". The plot legging it from this thread, again. WOT 'll be after yous!

Mark has just got my 2011 White Precision. He has been an absolute pleasure to deal with, in fact I think he sent the loot before I said yes . Fully recommended, a credit to BC and himself, so deal with confidence peeps! All the very best fella and enjoy her. Cheers, Karl.