wateroftyne Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 [quote name='Marsy' timestamp='1402953496' post='2478316'] Looks great Michael, enjoy your new bass ! [/quote] Cheers, Marsy! I was hugely tempted by your '57. Maybe one day.... Quote
Mattmit Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 I got a limelight 70s P. It does sound fantastic. Quote
acidbass Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1402944349' post='2478178'] I made some sound clips. (Disclaimer: I'm just a dabbler when it comes to home recording) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6np-PCYITrw[/media] [/quote] Michael - lovely sounds - am I right in saying that the Bridge pickup and Neck pickup are noted the wrong way around? Quote
GrammeFriday Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1402944349' post='2478178'] I made some sound clips. (Disclaimer: I'm just a dabbler when it comes to home recording) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6np-PCYITrw[/media] [/quote] Lovely looking and sounding bass, and great playing - funky, low slung and cool as f**k. Just wondering … For clip 2, the title says "Neck pickup" but to me the sound is 100% classic Jazz bridge pup, and vice versa for clip 3 - i.e. the text says "bridge" but the sound is totally neck. Or maybe I just need to get my ears syringed?! Anyway, great stuff, and many thanks for posting. Quote
GrammeFriday Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Ah, I see acidbass has just posed the same question! Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 17, 2014 Author Posted June 17, 2014 [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1402957748' post='2478383'] Michael - lovely sounds - am I right in saying that the Bridge pickup and Neck pickup are noted the wrong way around? [/quote] Ah.. I see where the confusion has come from! What I meant is that the neck pickup AND tone are backed off. Same for the bridge pup. I'll re-do the clip and update it later. :-) Quote
acidbass Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1402986058' post='2478460'] Ah.. I see where the confusion has come from! What I meant is that the neck pickup AND tone are backed off. Same for the bridge pup. I'll re-do the clip and update it later. :-) [/quote] Thanks for confirming! No need to go to that trouble - I read it wrong! Top sounds either way Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 17, 2014 Author Posted June 17, 2014 I've just spent a couple of hours playing it tonight. It sounds great but I noticed that the output was incredibly low compared to my P's, and I couldn't figure out why... until I put flats on it, and BOOM! My God, what a glorious noise. Fat growl! I dunno what kind of rounds it had on it, bit there can't be much metal in 'em. This bass is so well put together. If I can sweet-talk Mrs. WoT I can see myself keeping this AND getting a maple-neck P. It's and absolute monster, and it feels like an old friend already. I've re-made the video with an additional three clips with the flats on. Sorry it's repetitive. I have to bring attention to [url="http://youtu.be/6np-PCYITrw?t=4m10s"]the slide around 4m12s[/url]. And that's with flats on it. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6np-PCYITrw[/media] Quote
Bassman Sam Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 That sounds lovely with the flats on, great tone. Quote
JamesBass Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1403044446' post='2479297'] I've just spent a couple of hours playing it tonight. It sounds great but I noticed that the output was incredibly low compared to my P's, and I couldn't figure out why... until I put flats on it, and BOOM! My God, what a glorious noise. Fat growl! I dunno what kind of rounds it had on it, bit there can't be much metal in 'em. This bass is so well put together. If I can sweet-talk Mrs. WoT I can see myself keeping this AND getting a maple-neck P. It's and absolute monster, and it feels like an old friend already. I've re-made the video with an additional three clips with the flats on. Sorry it's repetitive. I have to bring attention to [url="http://youtu.be/6np-PCYITrw?t=4m10s"]the slide around 4m12s[/url]. And that's with flats on it. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6np-PCYITrw[/media] [/quote] Cracking tone! Loved the flats on it but it sounded almost as good with the rounds! Out of curiousity what flats are they? Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 18, 2014 Author Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks folks :-) The flats are Lakland Joe Osbornes. Quote
Simon. Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Really love the tone with the flats on and both pickups full on. Very sweet. Wish I was played enough these days to justify getting one of these! Quote
bakerster135 Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1403044446' post='2479297'] I have to bring attention to [url="http://youtu.be/6np-PCYITrw?t=4m10s"]the slide around 4m12s[/url]. And that's with flats on it. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6np-PCYITrw[/media] [/quote] That is a very sexy slide, like a growling panther I am definitely going for one of Mark's creations!... Quote
KevB Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Once you've got it cleaned up and got all that rust & sh*t off it and maybe a new coat of paint it'll be lovely... Quote
martthebass Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1403079553' post='2479440'] Thanks folks :-) The flats are Lakland Joe Osbornes. [/quote] Very nice tone with the flats WoT, I also find the stock round wounds that came with mine are very low output - I assumed it was the pups. What sort of tension are the JOs, I love flats but I like low-medium tension like Status Hotwires, are the JOs similar? Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 18, 2014 Author Posted June 18, 2014 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1403109852' post='2479914'] Very nice tone with the flats WoT, I also find the stock round wounds that came with mine are very low output - I assumed it was the pups. What sort of tension are the JOs, I love flats but I like low-medium tension like Status Hotwires, are the JOs similar? [/quote] Cheers... I thought I was going loopy re: the output. The tension of the JO's? I'll have to cop out and say 'medium'. Not like TIs... comparable to La Bella FLs. Quote
Dingus Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Very well-executed relic job. Would have me fooled if I was a punter watching you play. Nice playing on the sound samples, too. Sounds just like a Jazz Bass should. I wonder how this chap and similar builders get away with using the Fender logo on the headstock, though? Presumably it's because the neck is an official Fender-licensed part? Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 18, 2014 Author Posted June 18, 2014 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1403111995' post='2479955'] I wonder how this chap and similar builders get away with using the Fender logo on the headstock, though? Presumably it's because the neck is an official Fender-licensed part? [/quote] I wonder the same thing myself. I hope they never pick up on it... Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 WOT - How would you compare it to a vintage Fender? I realise they are probably nowhere near as expensive but a nice substitute to get the feel/look/tone but without the high pricetag. Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 19, 2014 Author Posted June 19, 2014 Hey Gareth I can't compare it to a real '63 J 'cos I've never played one for any great length, but: Swapping between it and my early 70s P's, and from memory my (now sold) early 70s J's, nothing about it feels 'repro'. It just nails the warm, lived-in vintage vibe perfectly. I've been holding out for an early 70s maple-board P, but I'm 100% convinced something from Limelight will quench the GAS, at my exact spec, at a fraction of the price. Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 19, 2014 Author Posted June 19, 2014 That reminds me, I posted a link to this bass on the Classic and Cool website earlier. Only, on closer inspection, it isn't this bass. The relic'ing is different. I'll email Mark and ask him for some info about it. Quote
skej21 Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1403177674' post='2480476'] Hey Gareth I can't compare it to a real '63 J 'cos I've never played one for any great length, but: Swapping between it and my early 70s P's, and from memory my (now sold) early 70s J's, nothing about it feels 'repro'. It just nails the warm, lived-in vintage vibe perfectly. I've been holding out for an early 70s maple-board P, but I'm 100% convinced something from Limelight will quench the GAS, at my exact spec, at a fraction of the price. [/quote] This is exactly why I put my money down. Fraction of the price, Marks attention to detail and ability and taste is excellent from what I've seen/heard but most importantly, it's something I can take out without having a heart attack every time someone looks at it! Can't wait for mine to turn up now I've seen yours and heard the excellent sound samples. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 I expect their order book to grow considerably now! I've always wanted a Pino P bass with P bass neck, but only very minor wear (just enough to make it look like a bass that's been used but never really abused). FIesta Red/Tort/Dark Rosewood. Yum. Once I've sorted my (6 string) guitar situation out I might take a look at these. Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 21, 2014 Author Posted June 21, 2014 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1403190537' post='2480659'] Once I've sorted my (6 string) guitar situation out I might take a look at these. [/quote] Yeah.. I'm seriously considering a maple-neck P. Just not sure what colour... Quote
discreet Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1403376288' post='2482266'] Yeah.. I'm seriously considering a maple-neck P. Just not sure what colour... [/quote] Um... may I suggest aged Olympic white with a three-ply black pickguard, [i]circa [/i]mid-70s..? Thinking about a Limelight replica of 'my' (now Rumple's) USA 76P... [url="http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/library/1976%20P-Bass?sort=6&page=1"]http://s734.photobuc...s?sort=6&page=1[/url] Edited June 21, 2014 by discreet Quote
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