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Guess all we’re going to do is to confuse matters! I shall wait to see what the consensus is.

Most likely @Mrbigstuff got it right with a 4 bolt neck refinished. worth checking the underside of the neck to see if there was ever a 3 bolt fixing (I’m guessing not!)

There’s no way the neck ever had a bullet truss did in it. That’s a factory made neck.

There are lots of inconsistencies with that, starting with a 72 Fender body being that heavy. You’ve bought it from a shop which gives you rights. I’d want to know on what basis they believe it to be a legit body and neck, because these are easy to fake. There aren’t enough images of things that matter in the original for sale ad for experts to assess what it is you have. (I’m not saying it is a fake, I’d personally want so reassurance if bought what I’d paid for.)

I do monthly lessons to play classical music. A teacher can help you on a pathway, answer specific questions and provide support and reassurance. Most will have books and materials they use that the can share. A teacher / student relationship (a good one, at least) is more than telling you what notes to play and what not to play. What’s also a good idea is to set out your aspirations. Do you want to master a specific album or focus on one genre? Fo you want to simply play or do the theory stuff too? Having those goals enables you - and your teacher - to make a plan. Best of luck with it!

I didn’t realise that. I appreciate caveat emptor exists at auctions, but that’s a fundamental flaw you’d hope would be checked when a bass was brought in to sell. If you were to turn up with some tools and try to adjust the truss rod, you’d quickly be warned off, for example. Glad you got it sorted and will be happy. I did see the Shuker, and it looked lovely.

GH I’d full of quirky stuff. If you’re considering bidding I’d encourage you to get a full condition report or (even better) to go and visit. The chap their (Luke) is really nice and you get a lot of opportunities to see the items, unless they’re super expensive stuff like the 50s or 60s Strats that are locked away. Sometimes the descriptions aren’t always incredibly accurate. I bought one bass there described as in excellent condition with lots of corrosion. I’d been to see it so I knew what I was buying. When you’re dealing with thousands of items (which they do) it’s understandable and it’s not a criticism.

GH valuations are always punchy. I bought a double bass owned by Jack Bruce with solid pedigree and provenance for the lowest estimate.

There’s space for everyone on this earth. I can’t say I enjoy Eurovision (but not Dino listen to Floyd or the Beatles much anymore, if ever).