[quote name='sub-a-dub' post='695513' date='Dec 29 2009, 12:08 PM']These are indeed wonderful basses - I have a four-string standard (spalted maple on ash/ebony board) that I bought here last year and it is the business for finish, playability and tone. I believe that OTPJ commented on the sales thread that it was the best jazz tone he had heard at the time, and it certainly elicits comment any time I use it live. I am looking for a five string and would be all over this - ironically the only reason that I would hesitate over this particular bass is indeed the beautiful finish - in particular the pearl binding: makes me think that the kind of gigs I do (boppers bouncing all over the shop!... Think: mike, stand and front-teeth trepidation) and this kind of delicate beauty would be a match not quite made-in-heaven... However, for proper stage and studio work this could be a bass for life!
...Still though, if I can shift some stuff, you'd never know, as this is an absolute steal at this price...
Best of luck with the sale,
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I could not of said it better ... only reason I am selling I do not have the time to play it .... many thanks for u comments