Hobbayne Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Been exchanging a few emails with Mark about building a bass for me. I have always wanted a sonic blue P bass circa 1964. However, due to the cost of a few thousand pounds, this is not going to happen. I will not play a vintage Fender down the Dog and Duck to be covered in beer by pissheads. So I am commissioning Mark to build me a replica of this beauty. I am looking at a 12 week turnaround. Ooh I cant wait! 😊 8 Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Very nice, personally I’d put tort on there for a real 60s vibe. 1 Quote
Phil_T Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Love this colour - I built my own cheapo version of this bass last year and had a go at a light relic finish (mainly because my spray job wasn't perfect) 1 1 Quote
bigsmokebass Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Looks a tasty bass and for not being a vintage/Custom Shop Fender I think you'll enjoy it more, if you're like myself to worry about vintage or expensive equipment getting scratches or dents. The gigs at the Dog and Duck not going too well? 😜 2 1 Quote
NikNik Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 Pissheads, pissheads, roly-poly pissheads....I can just see them! Looks good and + 1 to the tort 'guard, though the minty looks cool, too. 2 Quote
Hobbayne Posted February 19, 2019 Author Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, NikNik said: Pissheads, pissheads, roly-poly pissheads....I can just see them! Looks good and + 1 to the tort 'guard, though the minty looks cool, too. That reminds me of an odd song called Fish heads. No Idea who it was by though. On second thoughts I must have imagined it. 😂 Was tort an option on these basses back in the 60's? I have seen a few minty faded green ones online. Edited February 19, 2019 by Hobbayne Quote
Mickeyboro Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, Hobbayne said: That reminds me of an odd song called Fish heads. No Idea who it was by though. On second thoughts I must have imagined it. 😂 No you didn’t! 1 1 Quote
NikNik Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Mickeyboro said: No you didn’t! Well done, lads. The earworm was successfully planted. Quote
Hobbayne Posted February 22, 2019 Author Posted February 22, 2019 Just got the specs from Mark. And so it begins. 😁 Hi Paul, Apologies for the slight delay.. Here are the specs for you to check: 1963 Precision Bass Specs Faded Sonic Blue as in the picture (Or give me the RAL code) Hand rolled finger board Clay dots Light relic – pls see picture Rosewood P width neck Mint Green scratchplate Period correct 1960’s Fender Precision logo Thumb rest below strings. All metal work just lightly tarnished Reverse Gotoh Tuners Strap button on reverse of headstock Roundwound strings Best regards, Mark See More from Mark Morgan-Richards 1 Quote
hooky_lowdown Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 That's gonna be one sweet bass. Did the squire cv 60s p in sonic blue not interest you? Quote
Rich Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 That is going to be soooo lovely. I have long dreamed of getting Mark to build me a light relic '65 Jazz in candy apple red (an original being about £8000 out of my price range) and this is doing the GAS no good at all. So, thanks a bunch. 1 Quote
bassfan Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Great colour, I have the same coloured Jazz with pea green scratch guard. It will look great 👍🏻👍🏻 Mark is a great guy to deal with to. Edited February 24, 2019 by bassfan 1 1 Quote
Hobbayne Posted February 22, 2019 Author Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, hooky_lowdown said: That's gonna be one sweet bass. Did the squire cv 60s p in sonic blue not interest you? Not really. This one is personal as I am calling the shots on what I want, amount of relicing etc. Edited February 22, 2019 by Hobbayne Quote
Hobbayne Posted April 4, 2019 Author Posted April 4, 2019 And here it is folks! What do you think? I wouldnt have minded a little more green on the aged pickguard, but I,m chuffed. Unfortunately, he wants his money now.😫 15 Quote
Kevsy71 Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 beautiful - and those Limelight pups are amazing with flats (and rounds)! 1 Quote
Sibob Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 Love it, very cool! Yeah a little more mintyness in the pickguard would really make it legit, but whatever, that can happen down the road as a retro-fit maybe. Great job! Si 1 Quote
Hobbayne Posted April 4, 2019 Author Posted April 4, 2019 Cheers guys. The lighter blue is closer to the real colour according to Mark, so until I see it in real life I shouldnt really comment on the pickguard as the light on the pics can give a false impression. Quote
Dazed Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 Looks good. Hope you enjoy it. Love my Limelight. 1 Quote
NikNik Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 I have to get in touch with this lad. I have a vision.....a Shell Pink Sparkle stack-pot Jazz but with the post-'63/'64 neck profile but with the reissue circuit. I'd die a happy man and forget about that real '60 that was offered to me in '93 that I passed on...... 3 Quote
Reggaebass Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 Very nice hobbayne , I’ve never had a limelight, I think I need to add one to my collection now 🙂 1 Quote
Kevsy71 Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Hobbayne said: Cheers guys. The lighter blue is closer to the real colour according to Mark, so until I see it in real life I shouldnt really comment on the pickguard as the light on the pics can give a false impression. I agree - here's my old Limelight Sonic Blue P, and compare the pickguard to the white paper underneath: 2 1 Quote
Hobbayne Posted April 4, 2019 Author Posted April 4, 2019 I was quoted 12 weeks but due to two or three builds awaiting various parts etc, mine jumped the queue. Apologies to anyone waiting for their limelight builds. 😊 Quote
Hobbayne Posted April 4, 2019 Author Posted April 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Kevsy71 said: I agree - here's my old Limelight Sonic Blue P, and compare the pickguard to the white paper underneath: Yes that makes all the difference When compared with a white background. Lovely bass did you sell it? Quote
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