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F/S F/T Limelight Custom Jazz No. 00157 (now sold, please freeze)
£700

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Hey folks,

I'm selling my Limelight custom jazz (00157) as I need to pay for house repairs unfortunately. It is being put up tentatively so don't be surprised if I pull it at any moment!!

I bought it off here late last year from the original owner (see this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/267706-sold-limelight-60s-jazz/page__p__2872875__hl__limelight%20jazz__fromsearch__1#entry2872875"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2872875[/url]).

I've since changed the control plate to a VVT off a Fender Roadworn that I used to own. I've also changed the bridge to an Omega version in chrome (an ALLPARTS copy of the Leo Quan Badass II). I've got some Status Halfwound strings on it (40-100) and after buying some Hosco nut files I lowered the nut slots and filed the bridge saddle grooves. The neck is dead straight with a low action, there is minimal buzzing when played unplugged, however the action could always be adjusted a little to avoid this if necessary. I've adjusted the balance of the pickups this evening so that they're more even. The neck is fairly thick front to back, but the normal jazz width of 1.5". I personally prefer this shape compared to slimmer ones front to back.

The 60s style bridge and tug bar off the Roadworn jazz, and a Fender soft gig bag will be included in the sale.

I'm now after [s]£700[/s] £625 (£550 limited time only folks for just bass) collected from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The original purchaser said he paid around £1200 for this last year when he custom ordered it, so I believe the asking price is very fair.

I would also now consider a trade + cash my way for a Mark Bass TRV 121H (preferably Italian made). I already have one and wouldn't mind a second to match it when needed.

If you want to come and have a play feel free.

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Any questions just PM me please.

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Lovely! Are the original parts included and does this come with a case (I know that Limelights frequently come in a case)?

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Hi there Three,

The original parts taken off went onto a Fender Roadworn jazz I sold on here not too long ago, so I don't have them. I do have the tug bar and bridge off the Roadworn that is the same style (60s with threaded saddles) and matches the aging of the VVT control plate. I also have a Fender soft gig bag that will be included in the sale.

Peace.

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[quote name='jimbobothy' timestamp='1454581361' post='2970934']
Hi there Three,

The original parts taken off went onto a Fender Roadworn jazz I sold on here not too long ago, so I don't have them. I do have the tug bar and bridge off the Roadworn that is the same style (60s with threaded saddles) and matches the aging of the VVT control plate. I also have a Fender soft gig bag that will be included in the sale.

Peace..
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Thanks - this is very tempting - love the blocks and bound with MHS (and my previous Limelight was stunning!)

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Wow Jim

that's a seriously nice jazz!! Just to say he is a top bloke and a bloody good player too. Deal with confidence 😆

Mike Experienced

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How strange! I have the bass before this (#157) and I have the exact same colour...matching headstock....rosewood board with blocks...! I was influenced by the nice looking Adam Clayton signature fender - http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z3/flightleader-serpentine/gvl.jpg.

The differences are I went for P/J, vol/blend/tone controls, 66' paddle tuners and pearloid P/G. Otherwise extremely similar! Good luck with the sale, these are fantastic basses.

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TTT

... the market does seem slow, yikes! Yeah, Warwicks for the moment it seems Rich!

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