discreet Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) [quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1423728991' post='2688277'] [/quote] Very, very nice indeed. That's the best Limelight Jazz I've seen since... 'my' 60s blonde stack-knob relic (now owned by three)!! Well done, it looks a real peach and I bet it plays like one too. Edited February 12, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudi8 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks! and yes it plays as good as it looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Houmann Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Wow! Nice red jazz bass! Will Mark do a P/J bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Soooooo..... How long is long enough to leave it between placing your order and following up with a casual 'how's it going' email? Put mine in at the start of January so it should be working its way up the queue but all these pics are giving me itchy fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) [quote name='colleya' timestamp='1424267381' post='2694528'] Soooooo..... How long is long enough to leave it between placing your order and following up with a casual 'how's it going' email? Put mine in at the start of January so it should be working its way up the queue but all these pics are giving me itchy fingers! [/quote] I'd say six weeks is a bit hopeful. If Mark said 12 weeks, it could very well be eight weeks, so I'd hold off and see if you hear anything in two weeks. If not, then a polite enquiry [i]may [/i]be in order. But even then I'd give him a bit longer. Most builders would quote you 12 weeks and if they delivered your bass six months later, you would think yourself lucky! Edited February 18, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 What lead time did he give you when you ordered? I'd give it a day after that. There are very few more annoying things than people chasing things that aren't due yet, that's in any profession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thought as much. Given the amount of traffic on here he must be a busy man so I'll leave him to it. Cheers fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledum Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 12 weeks sounds reasonable. I dropped the deposit for my Precision right before Christmas, so I expect to hear from Mark some time in March. Patience is a virtue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaRik Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I've had plenty of pre-order discussions with Mark - now we've agreed the spec I'll just leave him to it until he needs to know anything from me e.g. string gauge, preferred action etc. It will be ready when it's ready. Anticipating a late April/early May delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm still wrestling with colour choices for the P I have in mind. I've narrowed it down to LPB and Charcoal Frost. I need to man-up and decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) [quote name='DaytonaRik' timestamp='1424333981' post='2695142'] I've had plenty of pre-order discussions with Mark - now we've agreed the spec I'll just leave him to it until he needs to know anything from me e.g. string gauge, preferred action etc. It will be ready when it's ready. Anticipating a late April/early May delivery [/quote] You might want to include that in your specification if you're specific about actions and string gauge. I don't remember Mark ever asking me about it. Just agreed the main spec and then he contacted to arrange shipping. I then had to adjust the action to my own taste and also fitted some Chromes after it arrived. I wasn't bothered because set ups are fairly easy (IMO) but the heel access truss rod/neck removal may put those less comfortable with adjustments off! Just a heads up :-) Edited February 19, 2015 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaRik Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Cheers skej21 - will drop him an email a few weeks before the anticipated completion date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='Tweedledum' timestamp='1424328925' post='2695095'] Patience is a virtue. [/quote] Yep, suppose I've just got too much thinking time on my hands as it's half term! Got my first gig in ages this weekend to take my mind off it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='colleya' timestamp='1424338570' post='2695196'] Yep, suppose I've just got too much thinking time on my hands as it's half term! [/quote] You are obviously childless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1424334071' post='2695143'] I'm still wrestling with colour choices for the P I have in mind. I've narrowed it down to LPB and Charcoal Frost. [/quote] If you go with LPB will you specify parchment or mint pickguard and rosewood board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledum Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1424334573' post='2695146'] Just agreed the main spec and then he contacted to arrange shipping. I then had to adjust the action to my own taste and also fitted some Chromes after it arrived.[/quote] Same here. I'll set it up myself. About the strings: I asked Mark to put LaBella 760FL on my P (they are perfect for that old school tone IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424339961' post='2695223'] If you go with LPB will you specify parchment or mint pickguard and rosewood board? [/quote] Parchment. As for rosewood / maple that decision is still to be made. Rosewood is favourite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1424350287' post='2695399'] Parchment. As for rosewood / maple that decision is still to be made. Rosewood is favourite... [/quote] Thank God! Though having said that I was surprised by FinnDave's LPB/White/Maple Jazz, it looks lush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledum Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1424350287' post='2695399'] As for rosewood / maple that decision is still to be made. Rosewood is favourite... [/quote] Are you aiming for a 70's or 60's vibe? If it's 60's, there's no choice but rosewood. If it's 70's, I'd personally tend to a one piece maple neck. Then again, in combination with a metallic body finish I like rosewood better. Tough decision indeed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='Tweedledum' timestamp='1424351595' post='2695421'] Are you aiming for a 70's or 60's vibe? If it's 60's, there's no choice but rosewood. If it's 70's, I'd personally tend to a one piece maple neck. Then again, in combination with a metallic body finish I like rosewood better. Tough decision indeed.... [/quote] Very firmly early 70s, which gives me a number of options. Damn you, choice! *shakes fist at the sky* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledum Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This is how it'd have to look like, IMO: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='Tweedledum' timestamp='1424342546' post='2695268'] Same here. I'll set it up myself. About the strings: I asked Mark to put LaBella 760FL on my P (they are perfect for that old school tone IMO). [/quote] Yeah I probably would have put LaBellas on but had a set of Chromes lying around so thought it'd save me £40. Sounds killer with the Chromes so I've stuck with it so far :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='Tweedledum' timestamp='1424353288' post='2695453'] This is how it'd have to look like, IMO: [/quote] Yup. That or this: ...albeit with a TV logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1424354055' post='2695463'] ...albeit with a TV logo. [/quote] Has to have the TV logo - like this 1973 example: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424339849' post='2695222'] You are obviously childless! [/quote] Nope! Two and five. I've been a good boy though and done all my half term homework early so I have a bit of time in the evening to browse. It's proving dangerous to the wallet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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