If I was made of money, I'd definitely have one of these
Apart from the temptation to fit wheels and an engine, that is.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Balalaika/223092154232?hash=item33f1541f78:g:Z98AAOSw-2dbQgBN
Martinez? Not a name I know. Evidently long out of business.
I'm fairly sure of two things here:
- it's overpriced by about £100;
- it dives like a loon.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Martinez-Fretless-Bass-Used-Excellent-con-5-piece-thru-neck-w-mahogany-body/113187459271?hash=item1a5a7f90c7:g:z~UAAOSwW3dbaW4t
Does it stay in tune decently? I am blessed with a singer who would rather buy some stupid electric tuning jobby than an instrument which stays tuned...