I’ve just chucked an old kids chemistry set out - everything came in a polystyrene tray
that’s where the idea came from - solid to start with but easily carved - but soft for the finish and flat on one side
Years ago When I was young and stupid I bought one of these too but in flame maple sunburst (tiger?) . I sold it for a pittance because I didn’t want guitars anymore (don’t all tell me I’m wrong at once…) but it was an amazing instrument
eBay “blues tribute” are cheap and very punchy
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Compatible-with-Precision-Bass-OnlyMusic-BLUES-TRIBUTE-VINTAGE-REPRO-PICKUP-/291145247792?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Ah now you’re treading what Samuel l Jackson described as the path of the righteous man.
There’s those who like tort and the unbelievers who just haven’t found the right path yet …
Is this of interest new ?
https://m.thomann.de/gb/thomann_111sn_3_4_double_bass.htm?glp=1&wbraid=CjgKCAjw3_KIBhAiEigAkSK0OpGFxpPVKY5lkVr9noo2pI_QJq1wy3V9aN8v7iwBqk2LHIE3GgJVGg