I’m not a P Bass fan. I love the sound but I can’t get on with them...don’t ask me why I have no idea! I’ve had a couple of absolute crackers but they just didn’t suit the band sound I was looking for and there’s something about the playing position. I do however love a good jazz.
I’m very much into the looks as well as the sound. I would dismiss buying anything in tobacco burst, I can’t stand it, despite as you say, knowing full well that the bass might be amazing.
I can appreciate some nice wood grains, although I don’t own any.
My collection has finally reduced and they all happen to have matching headstocks, just a look I like, they all happen to be amazing basses too, in my opinion...
Its horses for courses I guess.