baronfloyd

Please don't think I'm having a pop or suggesting it's dodgy. It is a fine looking bass and I'm sure it has all the Wal sounds. There is probably a really interesting story out there to explain all the mods. At the end of the day it all about how an instrument feels and plays - if it don't feel right, then change it. If you can't get it to feel right then change it some more .... until it's time to move on. Good luck with the sale (I'm going to keep an eye out 'cos I want to know the story).

If it's not wenge the backplate has been swapped. Reading it states wenge faces on mahogany core. If there is any doubt about the heritage of this bass (I am sure that there is nothing hooky about the deal, but at this kind of price I would be tempted to check the provenance) then a quick call to Electric Wood should sort things out. When I took my bass to have a once over Pete had his 'bible' which gave all the details of the basses woods and first destination. I'm sure that the book still exists and would be available to Paul at the new Electric Wood. Just my 2p worth (probably not even worth that much ) Just looked at the body pictures rather than the back plate - definitely looks quilted rather than wenge - serials don't match - the very interesting!

Still looking for that elusive tone I guess Jigster? Isn't this the one you bought after your trip to Knustford services (it's not raining today at least)? For anyone looking - Jigster is a top chap to deal with. Have a bump from me.

I've still got my SA1800 - basically the same guitar but minus some of the fancy bits. Got mine new around 1984 as a working guitar and would never let it go. These are fantastic guitars, well built and good sounding. Have a bump on me

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Just like buses - I've been waiting for ages for money and Zon sales to coincide. I saw and snatched up Jigster's black beauty (I know it's another Warwickhunt job originally), so now I've finally got one.......... then another couple come up. Anyway, gorgeous bass (these sound great and are very versatile) good luck with the sale and have a bump on me. Looking forward to seeing Warwickhunt's custom version - drooooooolsville

I have been gassing over this one all morning - trying to work out how I can afford it. Chris is correct about the wallet situation. Good luck with the sale Jigster ...... I may be in touch.