[AlphaScent]

The paper I have says using phenyllithium is the base to use.  It does not explain why.  Would you guys think using n-butyllithium could be used in its place?  Phenyllithium is less basic but it is negligible in my opinion.

What are your thoughts?

[discodermolide]

In the original publication Schlosser himself suggests phenyl lithium or butyllithium. So try butyllithium.

[TheUnassuming]

Agreed, give it a try! 
Quick wiki check looks like E. J. Corey used n-BuLi back in the 70's for the Schlosser Modification.

[discodermolide]

So it has the Corey seal of approval. It is guaranteed to work then!

[AlphaScent]

Disco,

The paper does say that!! Awesome.  Wiley is being a huge pain in the butt with me being able to see the whole publication.  All I see is the procedure and he only says phenyllithium.  Thank you again for everything.

I saw the Corey work, but that is allylic alcohols.  Did not want to assume.

But hell, youre right! If Corey does it, it is gospel!

Ha, thanks guys.

I will post results later.