martthebass Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 One thing I did think D was what a great job he's done on the PG. I was in the process of getting a high quality repro but was surprised at the quality of the standard pg and the relicing treatment. Quote
discreet Posted June 26, 2014 Author Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1403800851' post='2486603'] One thing I did think D was what a great job he's done on the PG. I was in the process of getting a high quality repro but was surprised at the quality of the standard pg and the relicing treatment. [/quote] The Limelight PG is much better in reality than in the pics in the OP. I'm still going to get a Spitfire guard though, because I think it will be the icing on the cake as far as this Jazz is concerned. Having see the website and what's on offer I just had to do it. [url="http://spitfiretortoiseshellpickguards.wordpress.com/"]http://spitfiretorto....wordpress.com/[/url] His relic work is exemplary and his guards are indistinguishable from the genuine articles, imho. Edited June 26, 2014 by discreet Quote
Thunderbird Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403801284' post='2486613'] The Limelight PG is much better in reality than in the pics in the OP. I'm still going to get a Spitfire guard though, because I think it will be the icing on the cake as far as this Jazz is concerned. Having see the website and what's on offer I just had to do it. [url="http://spitfiretortoiseshellpickguards.wordpress.com/"]http://spitfiretorto....wordpress.com/[/url] His relic work is exemplary and his guards are indistinguishable from the genuine articles, imho. [/quote] I never thought I would see the day Mark you liking tort I just don't believe it lol Quote
martthebass Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 D, could you pm me with an indication of rough costs on the Spitfire pg.....a 50year old one! Quote
discreet Posted June 26, 2014 Author Posted June 26, 2014 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1403801838' post='2486633'] I never thought I would see the day Mark you liking tort I just don't believe it lol [/quote] But only on white or sunburst... and there is little option for a 1960 Jazz... Quote
discreet Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403779242' post='2486188'] I'm going to have a crack at 'Mercy' - The Third Degree version, not Duffy's dirge... [/quote] Don't know how it is on laptop or computer speakers but it sounds OK on headphones and proper monitors... if you have any lying around... You should at least get some idea. [url="http://markjaysmith.co.uk/audio/Mercy_FullWV.wav"]This is what it sounds like![/url] One or two timing errors and other bits, but... meh! Edited June 30, 2014 by discreet Quote
martthebass Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Is that with the stock strings Mark or....? Quote
discreet Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1403897964' post='2487590'] Is that with the stock strings Mark or....? [/quote] Status Half-Wounds - they arrived this morning. Didn't bother with the stock strings - didn't like them much. Quote
martthebass Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Cheers, an order for said Halfies sounds like a good idea.....great sound mate! Quote
discreet Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1403898718' post='2487598'] Cheers, an order for said Halfies sounds like a good idea... [/quote] They're currently my favourites - they'll growl and boing if you want but they also have heft and they can thump, too. Depending on how you play them, of course. They're easier on the fingers and frets than rounds, as well. [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1403898718' post='2487598'] ...great sound mate! [/quote] Thank you sir - my playing's a bit all over the place - I may have another go at it. It's just to give a rough idea of what the bass sounds like, really - I'm sure there are those who would like to know! Edited June 27, 2014 by discreet Quote
discreet Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1403899567' post='2487610'] Sounds bostin'! [/quote] Cheers, our Nod. If I'm not much mistaken that is Leo Fender with a youthful-looking Bass Doc in your avatar, is it not?? I claim my five pounds. Edited June 27, 2014 by discreet Quote
bakerster135 Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 This sounds beeeeeeeautiful! Exactly how a classic Jazz should sound, and perfect in a soul funk setting too. Growley! :-) Quote
Skol303 Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1403897576' post='2487588'] [url="http://markjaysmith.co.uk/audio/Mercy_Bass.wav"]http://markjaysmith..../Mercy_Bass.wav[/url] [/quote] Can't get the audio to play on my Mac... some QuickTime plug-in shenanigans going on. Life isn't fair. Quote
Bassman Sam Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Sounds great Mark, just like a classic Jazz should. That Fender logo makes all the difference. [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size] Quote
Clarky Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Sh*t Mark, where's the root-5th and repeat? Or chugging on open strings. Now that's real bass playing. You are making most of us look bad (The bass sounds fab by the way) Quote
Billy Apple Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Are you sure this is not just the record, and that you are having us on? Quote
discreet Posted June 28, 2014 Author Posted June 28, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1403913247' post='2487780'] Are you sure this is not just the record, and that you are having us on? [/quote] The original bass is a bit more fluid than mine. Quote
discreet Posted June 28, 2014 Author Posted June 28, 2014 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1403909241' post='2487745'] Can't get the audio to play on my Mac... some QuickTime plug-in shenanigans going on. Life isn't fair. [/quote] Hey Paul, PM your email addy. Quote
karlfer Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Yowser, what a tone! Oh well, only 12 weeks to wait. Thanks Mark, that is excellent. Quote
Lozz196 Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Great tone and some great playing there Mark - I wonder if I get one of these if I`ll be able to play like that Quote
andydye Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Looks and sounds amazing mate! ...sooooo not helping Edited June 28, 2014 by andydye Quote
martthebass Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Andy, if you want to try one out locally you're welcome to have a go on mine. Not helping? Quote
andydye Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1403957730' post='2488062'] Andy, if you want to try one out locally you're welcome to have a go on mine. Not helping? [/quote] Menace! ...yes please wotchagot bud? Quote
martthebass Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Very similar to Mark's except, 1963, black, heavy relic..........um, quite different when I think about it. Quote
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