three Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) With apologies to all that expressed an interest (and this bass caused quite a stir!), after a lot of thought and comparison with vintage Fenders, I've decided that it would be nuts to sell this bass. It really is an extraordinary instrument in terms of ergonomics, feel and playability, tone, utility and aesthetics. My apologies to all those that have been in communication - sorry to let you down. New price of £750 [attachment=179082:Limilight 7.jpg][attachment=179083:Limelight 1.jpg][attachment=179084:LImelight 3.jpg][attachment=179085:Limelight 2.jpg][attachment=179086:Limelight 4.jpg][attachment=179087:Limelight 6.jpg][attachment=179089:Limelight 5.jpg] For sale after much thought and deliberation - the best Fender style bass I've owned or played. This is the bass specced by Discreet on BC and is probably still perceived as the 'reference' Limelight - see links for images - Discreet - I hope this is OK? Stunning relicing, massive J tone, and fantastic playability (set-up with D'Addario balanced tension nickel rounds). Comes with functional if well-used ABS shaped case and original saddles. The bass is wearing very nice brass saddles as the originals were seized and three are non functional. I'm selling only as I have something incredibly special and expensive on the way in. This really is a stunning player/looker in every way. The bass owes me just under £900 so I think the price is reasonable - I'm not looking at trades or offers thanks. Also available is a Spitfire pickguard (shown fitted to the bass in the images above) - this was imported at a cost of around £130. I'll throw it in for an extra £75. There's an image of the Limelight guard below (beautiful in its own right): this will be supplied with the bass at the £750 price. To summarise then, bass with original guard is £750, and bass with Spitfire and original guard is £825. Collection from West Midlands or can ship for around £15 without insurance (at buyers risk). Further images to come but I can't do better than Discreet - please see link below (post no. 9 has some fantastic images): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/243644-the-show-us-your-limelight-thread/"]http://basschat.co.u...melight-thread/[/url] Edited January 3, 2015 by three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorandelac Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Isn't this same bass as this one? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/251316-limelight-63-jazz-relic-olympic-white/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Take a good luck they are definitely different. Don't think this will stick around long despite the festive season and flood of basses up for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 [quote name='gorandelac' timestamp='1418562835' post='2631162'] Isn't this same bass as this one? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/251316-limelight-63-jazz-relic-olympic-white/"]http://basschat.co.u...-olympic-white/[/url] [/quote] No it's not the same one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I played this bass when it was Marks (Discreet) and it's lovely thing indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks Dazed and Rumple - yes, a different bass (mine has a J neck). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Pics here if it helps... three, feel free (!) to cut and paste the link into your OP. [url="http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/slideshow/Limelight%20Stacker%2060?sort=3"]http://s734.photobuc...ker%2060?sort=3[/url] Just for the record this is a fantastic bass. It sounds great, plays brilliantly and the relic job is second to none. Oh, and at this price it's a total bargain. My original NBD thread is here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/238397-nbd-limelight-jazz-bass-1960-yob-spitfire-guard/"]http://basschat.co.u...spitfire-guard/[/url] Edited December 14, 2014 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Discreet - thanks very much indeed - this is both very kind and very helpul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorandelac Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Wow that's a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='three' timestamp='1418569671' post='2631238'] Discreet - thanks very much indeed - this is both very kind and very helpul! [/quote] You're welcome. I'm wondering what could possibly be incoming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 All revealed when the FedEx van arrives! To address questions, I'd say the weight is a shade over 9lbs - I'll try to weigh accurately tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 If one of the basses I have for sale, sells, I'll have a look at this! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 I'm really starting to wobble on this - I played it for an hour this morning and it's truly a bit lovely. I must be strong. I've tried to get an accurate weight but on bathroom scales, the best I can do is about 9.5lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 [quote name='three' timestamp='1419078703' post='2636285'] I'm really starting to wobble on this - I played it for an hour this morning and it's truly a bit lovely. [/quote] I wobbled quite a bit before I let it go. Then I came to the conclusion that I should have kept it. Not wishing to make your wobbling worse, but... when will you see another like it? Never, that's when! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Shush man don't change his mind. Some of us are busy saving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1419081735' post='2636332'] Shush man don't change his mind. Some of us are busy saving [/quote] Oops... sorry! Though it does look like the OP has something truly exceptional in the offing. Though what it could possibly be that would make him sell this, I really have no idea! Edited December 20, 2014 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Bump for images in first post (sorry, nothing like as good as those in links but at least you'll get a sense of what this looks like in the thread). I played this again today...Discreet, you're absolutely right - I'm struggling here and there just isn't another of these (like this one, anyway) around. I'm trying to remain resolute...I'll be in Birmingham tomorrow but could deliver to Manchester on Tuesday or Wednesday if there are any pre-Christmas takers. If we get beyond Christmas, I'm going to re-consider on the sales front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Quick update - I'm in Manchester for a couple of days and can bring the bass with me if there's any interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Argh! Been trying to stop myself and now you bring it within range! Must. Resist. Have a bump though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Of all the Limelights I have seen on their website and of course, on here, this one has to have the most mojo in looks alone by far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handwired Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 What are the pups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Don't think anyone knows...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Sorry, no idea re pickups but they're fairly pokey and up-front - reminiscent of a US Lakland I had (Fralins I think in the latter). Thanks for all the very kind comments - I think this is a special bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaaclefunkymakak Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 What a stunning JB! Have you got soundclip? I wish to hear it in slap and fingerstyle if it's possible? Is the body is alder? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 [quote name='Isaaclefunkymakak' timestamp='1419442261' post='2640044'] What a stunning JB! Have you got soundclip? I wish to hear it in slap and fingerstyle if it's possible? [/quote] Hi, I'm not the seller, but I ordered this bass originally - I don't slap, but there's an example of fingerstyle [url="http://markjaysmith.co.uk/audio/Mercy_FullWV.wav"]here[/url]. I hope the OP doesn't mind me posting it... this link is in my original new bass day thread, so it's already in the public domain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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