Grooverjr

Mysterious Traveller by Weather Report. Obviously Jaco was a genius but I prefer everything about the way Alphonso Johnson played and his work on this album is sublime.

Could it be a P special that has been modded to be a PJ at a later date? That third knob (furthest from the jack) looks to be in the wrong place. Looks like a decent job, mind you.

Octo or Galore if you're a fan of classic Bond. Major if you're a Bowie fan. Black Forest if you like terrible multilingual puns (would definitely be my choice)

There is a best offer option. Anyone in the USA willing to offer him 50 bucks?

Oh, I have bought stuff when I was on a different continent and left it until I came back many months later so I know the dangers of GAS. However I can be fairly sure this time because a) I am now in La Paz Bolivia which is almost as 'a*se end of nowhere' as you can get and b) I am unemployed so there is no spare cash to be silly with. Of course, none of this is a guarantee and I fully expect to find a way to crumble at some point....

I'm in, although it's not going to be much of a challenge because I live somewhere that provides zero temptation. It will at least make me think before burdening anyone who decides to come and visit with things I don't need anyway.

If you genuinely need the money or the space the decision should really be made for you. If not, why consider it? They bring you pleasure, keep them.

Ooh, that might be a short term fix. Something to consider

The body shape is fine. It sits nicely on the lap to mostly balance the neck and the cutaway is just in the right place so I have no complaints there. It's purely a colour complaint.

That could be an option. It would look great in an off white. All the dings are surface chips of the finish so they could be filled in easily enough in prep. But I will likely come up against the same issue with finding someone who can do a decent job.

That is kind of my position. It's great because of the neck and the pups, not the body shape or colour and I think instruments are to be played and enjoyed. Also, I think the headstock is very attractive and the pups, bridge and knobs are all great so if the body can be a better colour I am doing the bass a favour, regardless of its vintage.

Points taken on the need for chemical assistance and the corrollary of professional assistance. Unfortunately attention to detail and high skill levels are not hallmarks of the trades in La Paz so I am not too keen on getting a random carpenter involved. There is a furniture restorer nearby and what's in his window looks ok so if I have a spare hour or two I'll strip the body of all the gubbins and take it down to him to see what he can do.

If I was in the UK I would probably think twice but I now (and presumably forever) live in a place where there is no chance of me ever getting anythig like what I paid for it, or anythig over about a hundred quid, so there is no point thinking about it in those terms.

I prefer to avoid heavy chemicals due to the lack of ventilation but the neighbous are away for a couple of weeks so the shared landing might be an option. I need to go and get some other painting and wood finishing bits anyway (1980s build flat, doors and skirting need a bit of sorting out) so I'll see what I can pick up. I'm not worried about resale value as Bolivia has no market for this kind of thing and I couldn't play it standing up for more than 5 minutes without giving myself a serious shoulder problem so even if I do make a mess of things noone will see it.

Lovely stuff! Reminds me of the old Viz Mud on Road, Sweet Trolley, The Pips single frame groaners.