Veils Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 I've just ordered one with a slightly more elaborate spec, it's cosing me just over 1100 in total. Quote
Bigwan Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Veils' timestamp='1429186710' post='2748900'] I've just ordered one with a slightly more elaborate spec, it's cosing me just over 1100 in total. [/quote] You can't just say that and swan off you know! This place has rules! Spill the beans! Edited April 16, 2015 by Bigwan Quote
discreet Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1429187485' post='2748925'] You can't just say that and swan off you know! This place has rules! Spill the beans! [/quote] Yeah, c'mon! Hurl your chunks, or whatever the saying is!! Quote
Veils Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Sooooooooooo......... 60's jazz (stacked knobs), heavy relic, rosewood board with block inlays and bound neck. As for colour, I've asked Mark to match the green from the Mexican flag (it's something like sherwood green), I've spotted an after market scratchplate which is the Mexican flag and it's also relic'd, so I'm going to try adding that when I get it. If it looks crappy, I'll stick with a white plate. Also matching headstock. Quote
Veils Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 I will for sure. Anticipating it will be done some time around mid June. I did tell Mark there was no rush as it gives me time to get the funds together, but I've already been able to pay half the total cost, so I think I'll be good to pay up whenever it's ready Can't wait!!! This will be my second custom build, the first was a Shuker and took 14 months so the short wait here is much better. Quote
peety Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Just received pictures from Mark of my finished bass to say I'm pleased is an understatement Quote
discreet Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 [quote name='Veils' timestamp='1429193575' post='2749059'] I've asked Mark to match the green from the Mexican flag (it's something like sherwood green)... Also matching headstock. [/quote] Sounds lush. That's quite a dark green though, isn't it? Should work well. Quote
discreet Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) [quote name='peety' timestamp='1429200797' post='2749173'] Just received pictures from Mark of my finished bass to say I'm pleased is an understatement [/quote] A pink P!! Haven't ever seen one of those before. Looks great. You must be chuffed as a chuffed thing. Edited April 16, 2015 by discreet Quote
Marc S Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 [quote name='peety' timestamp='1429200797' post='2749173'] Just received pictures from Mark of my finished bass to say I'm pleased is an understatement [/quote] WOW! Lucky you! That looks fab ooo, I'm jealous lol Quote
Raggy Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429201042' post='2749178'] Sounds lush. That's quite a dark green though, isn't it? Should work well. [/quote] That has kind of put me off my morning crumpet!!! :/ Quote
discreet Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 [quote name='Raggy' timestamp='1429348464' post='2750595'] That has kind of put me off my morning crumpet!!! :/ [/quote] I kind of wish she [i]was [/i]my morning crumpet. Quote
Billy Apple Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429351741' post='2750652'] I kind of wish she [i]was [/i]my morning crumpet. [/quote] I don't know. Looks a common sort to me Quote
discreet Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1429352680' post='2750666'] I don't know. Looks a common sort to me [/quote] They're the sort I like. Especially at breakfast time. Quote
Billy Apple Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429353286' post='2750674'] They're the sort I like. Especially at breakfast time. [/quote] Is it gammon or bacon? Quote
discreet Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1429355700' post='2750713'] Is it gammon or bacon? [/quote] Baps and buns. Shall we get out of the Limelight thread and do this puerile crap via PM now, d'you think? Quote
Veils Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 Errrrr yes that's the green I'm going for, not sure what that young lass is doing in that picture mind? She doesn't look that Mexican? Then again, who cares....... Quote
JamesBass Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1429355700' post='2750713'] Is it gammon or bacon? [/quote] I was thinking more kippers on toast! Quote
Dazed Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 I've been away for a month. It's amazing picking up my limelight after that separation. It feels and sounds soooo nice. Ahhhhh Quote
DaytonaRik Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 All finished and should be with me next week. The brief was a replica of Phil's iconic maple boarded CSB era Precision, but worn to emulate how it would look today had Phil still been alive and playing - I don't think it's turned out so badly. [attachment=190327:IMG_2569.jpg] [attachment=190328:IMG_2573.jpg] [attachment=190329:IMG_2572.jpg] [attachment=190330:IMG_2574.jpg] A few others here [font=Helvetica][size=3][url="https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#AC55Z2WMG9WQrP"]https://www.icloud.c...#AC55Z2WMG9WQrP[/url][/size][/font] Quote
discreet Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 [quote name='DaytonaRik' timestamp='1429806199' post='2755187'] I don't think it's turned out so badly. [/quote] It's bloody good. I don't see how you could get closer to the brief than that. If PL were alive today I bet he'd be delighted! Quote
Marc S Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 That looks rather fab DaytonaRik I'm sure if he were still with us, PL would like it too Quote
martthebass Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 I love my heavy relic Jazz, yes I know the heavy relic can be a bit extreme but for me it's less about the looks and more about the feel. There is one but; when I first got my LL the level of tarnish on the metal work was low but one year on the pup screws and bridge saddles/springs/screws are in a pretty advanced state of corrosion to the point where I'm considering replacing them. So a couple of quick questions, has anyone else experienced this and has anyone done any swap outs (and if so what with)? Quote
Jazzneck Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1429879756' post='2755921'] I love my heavy relic Jazz, yes I know the heavy relic can be a bit extreme but for me it's less about the looks and more about the feel. There is one but; when I first got my LL the level of tarnish on the metal work was low but one year on the pup screws and bridge saddles/springs/screws are in a pretty advanced state of corrosion to the point where I'm considering replacing them. So a couple of quick questions, has anyone else experienced this and has anyone done any swap outs (and if so what with)? [/quote] NO NEED FOR SWAP OUTS! Try this: Take the bridge off as a complete unit and give it a misty squirt of WD40 all over. Do the same to any other screws, springs etc. you want to sort out. Rub the WD40 into all the nooks and crannies with an old tooth brush. Ease the screws in and out of their threaded holes using appropriate Allen keys / screwdriver so that the screw threads get a coating of the WD40 internally as well. Clean off with a lint free soft cloth and you should have a nice looking tarnished relic bridge assembly with lubricated screws (no rust) that'll last you for years. Edited April 24, 2015 by Jazzneck Quote
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