Assuming this has gone to Ebay now?? Let me know if it hasn't, its a stunning looking bass for the price, and I 'may' be able to sort something. I have decided to start playing string bass again, so I need my own instrument. I was going to go down the fretless route for funk, but have found myself playing bass most of the time with big bands and jazz ensembles, and you cannot beat a string bass for that!!!
I am in Blackpool also, and for a string bass, I should be able to sort out getting to Manchester possibly.
Anyway, Cheers!