Hobbayne Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) My 63 Sonic Blue P bass bridge has completely rusted to bits. The level of relicing was so over the top that I couldnt raise the saddles or intonate it because it had completely seized. I have had to have the whole lot replaced and I havent had it a year yet. 🤬 Any other Limelighters had this problem? Edited February 25, 2020 by Hobbayne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) I’m pretty sure the saddle screws issue is a very common problem. I had to change the saddles on one I briefly owned. Edited February 26, 2020 by Deedee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Yeah I’ve had this issue too. Was actually just talking about this to a well respected luthier last week. Need lube before they’re screwed in 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 What level of relic did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said: What level of relic did you get? Genuine relic, it seems. I’ve had to swap out knackered old bridges on loads of Fenders. It does seem a little over the top, however and a bit of lube in the saddle holes should stop it happening! Personally, I’d email the builder and explain the situation. This shouldn’t happen within a year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I have a genuine '57 and a genuine '65, neither of which have this problem. Relicing? Pah! Genuine? Your 'avin' a giraffe. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Yeah... happened to mine, too. Took a fair bit of wiggling. Ended up just replacing them. Sorted. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 4, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Give it some WD40 and some time to work its way in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floFC Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Enter the bridge in the Feb photo competition! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: I know relicing has been a hot topic here in the past, but this really is some powerful evidence for the prosecution! It's not. It's eight little rusty screws. Thats all. Edited February 26, 2020 by wateroftyne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Burns-bass said: Genuine relic, it seems. I’ve had to swap out knackered old bridges on loads of Fenders. It does seem a little over the top, however and a bit of lube in the saddle holes should stop it happening! Personally, I’d email the builder and explain the situation. This shouldn’t happen within a year... Are you the OP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 No amount of WD 40 can save these puppies. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 minute ago, ClassicVibes said: Are you the OP? No I am. It was only supposed to be a medium relic. Its the picture in the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hobbayne said: No amount of WD 40 can save these puppies. Nope, they look goosed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 The new bridge is now installed, now back to normal service. 👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Send the old bridge back and ask for some recompense. Not fit for purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 *engage pedant mode* Just while it's been mentioned: WD40 is not as good for freeing and lubricating things as lots of people seem to think. For loosening things, penetrating oil is much better, for lubricating pretty much any lubricating oil is better, like some basic 3 in 1. https://lifehacker.com/when-should-i-not-use-wd-40-5891936 https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a6064/wd-40-vs-the-world-of-lubricants/ *disengage pedant mode* 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 40 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: I know relicing has been a hot topic here in the past, but this really is some powerful evidence for the prosecution! There is no prosecution, just personal choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 4, 2022 by Jus Lukin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Just now, Jus Lukin said: Maybe the wrong turn of phrase to use, as I don't have a strong opinion either way on the matter. My point was more that if parts are so reliced they need replacement, it really defeats the point. No, it's just a fairly minor irritant that the builder needs to address on what is otherwise a wonderful sounding, looking, value-for-money instrument. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 4, 2022 by Jus Lukin 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I’m a big limelight fan and that’s a great bass , and although the bridge has been reliced I would still want it to function, the threaded saddles look ok to me, and the screws are easily replaceable if you can get them out, if not I’m sure the guys at limelight will send you a replacement 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 It’s a weird thing this relic’ing. I’ve seen quite a few fifty year old plus instruments, they could pretty much have passed for being from this century. I do know that’s not always the case, but I think the abandoned in the garden shed for forty years look that some relics have is a little over the top. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 A rusty bridge on a 'new' Fender Pino stopped me from buying it. Trying it in the shop I asked if the saddles could be raised a bit, the tech tried and said no sorry they're fixed, to which I said - you mean rusted in - he agreed. All the metalwork was too rusted for my liking, unplayable with a very low action so I never got a Pino! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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