Went into Guitar Guitar...they have one. It is indeed beautiful and they have marker dots at the edge of the fretboard. I did, however, get a wee naughty feeling that I was playing my aunty’s coffee table.....
Get a definite budget.
Go to shop on quiet day.
Sit for hours playing the same thing over and over again. (If possible -0 in the same type of amp as you have)
Something will click.
Highlights
Bernard Edwards' technique and the awe in Nile Rodgers voice talking about him. Watching Jerry Barnes admit he was very nervous playing Bernard's bass parts and trying it 3 or 4 times with humour. The honouring of James Jamerson.
Bizarre
Claiming the electric bass started in the 60s and hinting it was by Hofner. The lack of coherence and narrative compared to Copeland's drum show.
Missing
Bass players who inspired you to play the bass….
Standard is the MIM version. USA ones are now American Pro and Elite.
https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/11092913522558--fender-standard-jazz-bass-lake-placid-blue-mn