Limelight custom builds

Great instruments, great price

The idea behind Limelight Custom Guitars was inspired by Bill Nash. He makes some of the greatest instruments today and has many famous players who want the sound, feel and look of a vintage instrument without the worry of taking their hugely valuable pre-CBS Fender to gigs. Previously the only other alternative was Fender’s own custom shop offerings. However, Nashes are not cheap to buy new in the UK and nor are Fender Custom shop instruments.
This is where Limelight Custom Guitars come in. We aim to produce basses and guitars that look really cool and desirable, but also to feel just right when playing – and of course sound fantastic, too.
We are not aiming to make cheap instruments constrained by inferior parts, but to make the best instruments we can, with good quality parts, and a strong emphasis on sound, feel and playability. We do not compromise specifications and do not build to a price point. Our aim is to offer a viable alternative to Nash and Custom Shop at less than half the comparable price.
If you would like a bass (or guitar) made to your own individual specification, such as colour, era, amount of relicing etc) please contact me to discuss. To get an idea of what is available, a good place to start is by looking at some previously made examples on our Limelight gallery page

Currently for sale....

New Limelight 00302 ’66 Slab Precision bass

A NEW Limelight bass - only the 4th Slab we've made....

SOLD: NEW Limelight ’64 Jazz Bass Olympic white over sunburst

A new custom made '64 Jazz by Limelight in nitrocellulose.....

SOLD: NEW Limelight 00289 Precision Bass, Oly White over Sunburst

A new Limelight based on a '63 Precision with some extras...

SOLD: NEW Limelight ’63 Precision Bass, black over white, mhs

A new Limelight Precision with some cool added extras......

SOLD: Limelight 00251 ’69 PJ Olympic White heavy relic

A new Limelight Precision with some great added extras......

SOLD: Limelight 00144 ’76 Precision Bass – used

A lovely used 1970's Limelight precision....

SOLD: Limelight ’57 P Bass in Candy Apple Red

A nearly new Limelight Precision at a good price.....

Recently sold

View some of our recently sold instruments

Wanted...

WANTED  Your good quality guitar! If you have a guitar that you think would be suitable please get in touch. I can offer more than your local music shop and help with transportation

PART EXCHANGES  I’m always happy to take in part exchanges. so please get in touch