Seeking Short-Scale Bass: Local Deal

[Count Bassie]

I'm in RI, and looking for a shorty 4 string bass. For swap-fodder I have:

*A motley collection of dynamic mics, some work and some don't;

*ADAT XT-20 with remote and manual;

*Stagg bass gig-bag in nice shape, some instrument parts;

*2 sets of used-but-still-very nice sets of flats: LaBella FL-760s and Thomastik Jazz-Flats, and;

*I have a pedal or two to offer in trade... EHX Electric Misteress and an Electronix Submarine preamp/dub pedal.

*I can also make a nice, ergonomic, custom-fit custom Mahogany or Maple thumb-rest for your axe, I could do a set-up for your bass... and I do carpentry for a living- which services I could offer in exchange. I have references and some pix of my work.

I'd like to find something decent- not a chip-board knock-off or intro-level bass. I can possibly toss in some bread, but I'd much prefer to deal in trades and/or barter.

Thanks!