skej21 Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 Looking forward to seeing which limelight basses pop up in this thread in 2015 :-) Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 Hey there Limelighters! Those of you that have 70's-ish P's... do they have jumbo frets? Quote
Marc S Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1421180221' post='2658196'] Hey there Limelighters! Those of you that have 70's-ish P's... do they have jumbo frets? [/quote] I'm pretty sure that one of the 2 Limelights I played did have jumbo frets... Pretty sure, but not 100% certain, unfortunately (my ageing memory etc etc! lol) But I've emailed Mark, and I think as long as he can source the correct neck, complete with Jumbo frets He'll do it for you, however you specify.... Seems a great guy to deal with IMO Quote
Matt P Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 having seen 2 of these in the flesh (including the shell pink jazz above which has been bought by a Basschatter) i'm really gassing for one, in fact my perfect spec has already been built it's no 119, a sonic blue 62/3 with a medium relic, anyone on here own it? [url="http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/sold_basses/limelight00119sonicblue.htm"]http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/sold_basses/limelight00119sonicblue.htm[/url] and for those lusting after the shell pink Jazz, it's better than you could imagine! Matt Quote
Tweedledum Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1421929844' post='2666685'] and for those lusting after the shell pink Jazz, it's better than you could imagine! [/quote] Damn. I should have bought it while i had the chance. Edited January 23, 2015 by Tweedledum Quote
Legion Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1421929844' post='2666685'] having seen 2 of these in the flesh (including the shell pink jazz above which has been bought by a Basschatter) i'm really gassing for one, in fact my perfect spec has already been built it's no 119, a sonic blue 62/3 with a medium relic, anyone on here own it? [url="http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/sold_basses/limelight00119sonicblue.htm"]http://classicandcoo...19sonicblue.htm[/url] and for those lusting after the shell pink Jazz, it's better than you could imagine! Matt [/quote] This one was built for me to my spec - but unfortunately I never ended up buying it so it went elsewhere pretty quickly. Not sure where sorry. Quote
Matt P Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1422001006' post='2667499'] This one was built for me to my spec - but unfortunately I never ended up buying it so it went elsewhere pretty quickly. Not sure where sorry. [/quote] oh well, i'm not sure if i want it to turn up for sale or not, the idea of specifying my own build is very tempting, maybe after i've bought a new bathroom and a new kitchen! i think i'd specify the same as 119 but with a lighter relicing and a bridge cover. Matt Quote
PauBass Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Wow, really nice basses showing here! Very tempted myself to order one Anyone near Brighton that don't mind me having a quick play on his Limelight, please? Edited January 23, 2015 by PauBass Quote
cameltoe Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1421929844' post='2666685'] having seen 2 of these in the flesh (including the shell pink jazz above which has been bought by a Basschatter) i'm really gassing for one, in fact my perfect spec has already been built it's no 119, a sonic blue 62/3 with a medium relic, anyone on here own it? [url="http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/sold_basses/limelight00119sonicblue.htm"]http://classicandcoo...19sonicblue.htm[/url] and for those lusting after the shell pink Jazz, it's better than you could imagine! Matt [/quote] THIS!!!! (Although I would spec a different colour undercoat) Quote
DaytonaRik Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) I'm currently in discussions with Mark re a Phil Lynnott replica 70s Precision - black with maple fingerboard and a mirror plate. The brief is essentially 'what would his basses look like if PL was still with us?'. He has offered me a very generous trade-in on my Thunderbird which has eased the financial burden. His basses will now come with either a black tolex or tweed case at cost which has nudged the price up accordingly but I think it still represents amazing value - May won't be able to get here quickly enough!!! Edited January 25, 2015 by DaytonaRik Quote
Hector Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Well, this is on it's way to me soon. 63P in faded sonic blue, with lightest relic available. Can't wait to get my hands on it! Quote
karlfer Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Congrats Hector, cracking looking bass. I know it's such a small point, but don't those long shanked tuners just look the poodles privates! Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422362411' post='2671569'] Well, this is on it's way to me soon. 63P in faded sonic blue, with lightest relic available. Can't wait to get my hands on it! [/quote] Oh, wow.. that's such nice relic'ing.... Quote
discreet Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422362411' post='2671569'] Well, this is on it's way to me soon. 63P in faded sonic blue, with lightest relic available. Can't wait to get my hands on it! [/quote] Very nice indeed. Are you going to get some ashtrays for it? Appropriately worn, of course! Quote
Matt P Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422362411' post='2671569'] Well, this is on it's way to me soon. 63P in faded sonic blue, with lightest relic available. Can't wait to get my hands on it! [/quote] that's the nicest yet! not helping my Sonic Blue P-Bass GAS! Quote
Hector Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks lads. Will report back further when I've got my sweaty hands on it! Discreet, I was thinking of sticking with the nude look - always been more my thing ( ) Quote
paul h Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 I've been away from BC for a while so all this Limelight malarkey is new to me. Slightly nicer than the Sue Ryder basses ain't they? Quote
discreet Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422396247' post='2672265'] Discreet, I was thinking of sticking with the nude look - always been more my thing ( ) [/quote] Well I'm always up for a bit of nudity, but on the other hand... Edited January 28, 2015 by discreet Quote
Marc S Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1422404574' post='2672374'] Well I'm always up for a bit of nudity, but on the other hand... [/quote] Oooooh - so very nice! Please, stop tempting me and making want more basses You know what? I don't think I've seen a Limelight that I don't like..... Quote
Christian Houmann Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422362411' post='2671569'] Well, this is on it's way to me soon. 63P in faded sonic blue, with lightest relic available. Can't wait to get my hands on it! [/quote] Wow! That's nice. I want one with matched headstock Quote
Matt P Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1422404574' post='2672374'] Well I'm always up for a bit of nudity, but on the other hand... [/quote] is that a Limelight or a Fender? regardless of what make it is i still love it! just the right amount of wear, the perfect colour and the covers just finish it off perfectly! Matt Quote
discreet Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1422447276' post='2672720'] is that a Limelight or a Fender? [/quote] Just a plain old Fender, I'm sorry to say. But yes, the covers do make it something else, don't they? Echoes of chrome trim on 50s cars. Or something. Quote
Hector Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Oh man that looks amazing! Tempted to source some covers (and that's saying a lot as I usually hate how they get in the way). Quote
discreet Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422454355' post='2672860'] Oh man that looks amazing! Tempted to source some covers (and that's saying a lot as I usually hate how they get in the way). [/quote] They usually get in my way too, but there's something about chrome, blue and white... like a Cadillac with whitewall tyres. This is s 57 Cadillac Coupe de Ville... the same year Leo unveiled his 'new' improved P Bass with split pickup, etc. etc. Edited January 28, 2015 by discreet Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422362411' post='2671569'] Well, this is on it's way to me soon. 63P in faded sonic blue, with lightest relic available. Can't wait to get my hands on it! [/quote] Mother of God... That may well be the finest Limelight yet! Of course, you [i]must[/i] fit the covers. Even if you take them off minutes later. Quote
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