I thought the same with the nut. I remember watching lots of gigs in Edinburgh in the mid 80s & 90s, Warwicks were being used by bass players in a lot of the bands I saw and I recall thinking they were awful expensive at approx Β£1200. Getting this info from you guys makes me think that is a lot of money for a copy during those decades.
Have to say, Iβm very interested in a 1024. I had a 424 of which did not work for me at all but the 1024, seems to be a different beast and more of a fit, for me.
Good to see some manufacturing return to the UK, hopefully Ashdown will do the same and any other UK instrument/electronic/HiFi company will follow. Just think of Mission Cyrus 1 & 2 amps & Castle Speakers