mcnach Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 [quote name='MattM' timestamp='1473943741' post='3134348'] New 62 in Fiesta Red just landed. Downsizing collection to one wooden bass only from my XL2, couldn't find a decent 2EQ Ray, and have really enjoyed a Matt Freeman Precision as my 2nd residence bass for past couple,of years following a bad MIM Precision experience years ago. My first relic bass also (wife and son: "it needs a new paint job" - sheesh!). Very impressed so far, nice comfy neck - rolled edges, 40mm B type nut, and sounds great with flats on. I can do anything from Motown (tone off)to 70s/80s punk and indie with a pick. Chuffed. [/quote] I love it! This coming from a guy who is not a fan of 'relics'... 1 Quote
Hobbayne Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 Thats great! What year/model is it based on? I know you said 1962 but I assumed it was a typo. Quote
Marc S Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 [quote name='cana.dan' timestamp='1472554375' post='3122008'] It's ready! It will be in my hands tomorrow! [/quote] Oh lovely..... just lovely Quote
MattM Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1473948077' post='3134424'] Thats great! What year/model is it based on? I know you said 1962 but I assumed it was a typo. [/quote] It was listed as a 60s and it does have a slab rosewood board and tort, however to me it's probably nearer a late 60s/early 70s with the TV logo (my personal fave P logo) and 40mm B neck nut, the latter being reminiscent of Nate Mendels P. Oh, and it's notably lightweight and resonant, around the 8.5 pounds mark. It's a great bass. Edited September 15, 2016 by MattM Quote
Mike Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 Still absolutely loving my 1966 style P/J with jazz neck. Sounds terrific in the ELO theatre show I'm doing. Very tempted to order another! Quote
discreet Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 [quote name='Mike' timestamp='1475224858' post='3144097'] Still absolutely loving my 1966 style P/J with jazz neck. Sounds terrific in the ELO theatre show I'm doing. [/quote] Looking good. And your Jeff Lynne is very authentic. Quote
jimbartlett Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 I love my Limelights, here is a picture of them together! Limelight 00161 is built as a 1960's Pre CBS Fender spec Precision Bass apart from two obvious things. It has a MM passive pickup and a left handed Jazz neck but set up to play as a right handed instrument. Limelight 00190 is built as a 1970's spec Fender Jazz Bass with the addition of a Hipshot Xtender. Both are strung with Fender 9050 flatwounds and play like a dream! Quote
bassintheface Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 Here's my Limelight P. Base on a '62 P - Pino Palledino style. Fiesta Red over Desert Sand. Got it in March and I love it. It rules!! http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/bassintheface/library/Limelight%20P%20Bass Quote
Fred Leicester Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 Having been gassing for a fiesta red/tort precision for over a year, I've just ordered a "Pino" style '62 with very light relic from Mark. 12 weeks quoted, might be faster - photos to follow as soon as it's here. I've got a sunburst road worn 50s Precision already so it'll be interesting to compare them. Can't wait! Quote
DaytonaRik Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 Think I might order a Limelight neck for my Tokai backup - it's just slightly wider at the nut than my Limelight - not massively but enough. Quote
discreet Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 [quote name='Cosmodog' timestamp='1486150627' post='3229717'] Arrived on Wednesday. No.195 [/quote] Nice. It's a looker. And I can imagine how it sounds. Quote
Fred Leicester Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Just heard from Mark, my Limelight (no.199) is ready! Looks great, apparently the close up body/pickguard photo is the most accurate indication of the true colour. Will post some more photos up once it arrives! Can't wait :-) Quote
Rumple Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 [quote name='Fred Leicester' timestamp='1493384480' post='3287968'] Just heard from Mark, my Limelight (no.199) is ready! Looks great, apparently the close up body/pickguard photo is the most accurate indication of the true colour. Will post some more photos up once it arrives! Can't wait :-) [/quote] Very nice indeed Quote
Fred Leicester Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 It's arrived! Amazing how old it looks in the "flesh" - Mark has done a cracking job! Will have a proper play later, but intial thoughts are - it's extremely resonant, feels like it's been well played in as you'd expect. The pickup is "hotter" than that of my Roadworn P, and sounds terrific. Neck isn't as wide, but is chunkier than my RW, but very comfortable as well. It's got real character. Will give it a full volume run out with my band next week. All in all, very, very happy. 🙂 Quote
Marc S Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Looks great Fred I played one just like it a few years back. It had a slimmer, narrower neck than most other P's And it was just awesome. It was also for sale at that time, and I needed to sell another before buying... ... I'm still sorely disappointed I let that one go! I'm jealous now lol Quote
Fred Leicester Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1493896755' post='3291579'] Looks great Fred I played one just like it a few years back. It had a slimmer, narrower neck than most other P's And it was just awesome. It was also for sale at that time, and I needed to sell another before buying... ... I'm still sorely disappointed I let that one go! I'm jealous now lol [/quote] Get yourself one ordered, Marc ;-) Quote
FuNkShUi Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1493896755' post='3291579'] Looks great Fred I played one just like it a few years back. It had a slimmer, narrower neck than most other P's And it was just awesome. It was also for sale at that time, and I needed to sell another before buying... ... I'm still sorely disappointed I let that one go! I'm jealous now lol [/quote] I agree, it was a good one! Quote
Marc S Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 [quote name='Fred Leicester' timestamp='1493900706' post='3291652'] Get yourself one ordered, Marc ;-) [/quote] Ah, I'm already at "bass capacity, plus one" sadly Fred And I love all the basses I have so much, I can't bear to part with any of them either Oh the pain, the pain! Quote
DanH71 Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 Anyone give me an idea on what the limelight relics cost? Say a 65 Jazz Bass, orange with white undercoat and a few worn patches showing underlying wood. Fender Decal on headstock. Thanks Quote
Fred Leicester Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 [quote name='DanH71' timestamp='1494881033' post='3299318'] Anyone give me an idea on what the limelight relics cost? Say a 65 Jazz Bass, orange with white undercoat and a few worn patches showing underlying wood. Fender Decal on headstock. Thanks [/quote] Drop Mark a message : [email protected] He'll soon let you know what the cost will be. Quote
Bass_Guardian Posted August 11, 2017 Posted August 11, 2017 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1498252079' post='3323482'] Deposit paid... [/quote] What you going for? Quote
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