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I'm actually surprised how many of these I've seen (and almost bought over the years) ... a Les Paul ... a koa Explorer that I'm still kicking myself for not buying ... a P-bass with truss rod adjustment at the body end ... and this. My P-bass. The truss rod is at the head end, small tuners, MIJ, stock DiMarzio pickup with phase switch, plywood body. Orignially 3-ply b/w/b pickguard with chrome knobs and screws, now single ply white pickguard with aged brass knobs and brass screws. Everything else stock ... had the frets dressed once after a brief affair with Rotosound strings. Sounds more Rickenbacker-ish than Fender-ish, and weighs a TON. Has to be at least 12 or 13 pounds. I had a strap button pull out and dropping the bass onto a pedal. Significant crack in the body repaired by handfuls of glue and some white paint. I think I bought this new in '79, '80 at the latest. I still use it frequently.

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Would kill for the Rick bass copy or the Jazz bass copy. Literally. Call me.

It's always great to meet another EL Degas enthusiast

Hopefully someone will be able to provide those Rick & Jazz basses you've always wanted!