I never thought I would be doing this but it was either the bass or my first born. As you guessed, I did what anyone in their right mind would..... I flipped a coin!.....twice! However, once the old lady found out the coin was two headed and to my favor of course, she made me post this add Well there's not much I can say to add to what's already been said about this INSANE BASS. I bought it from Cosmicevan just about two months ago here on TB. The original Post:http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=623741&highlight= I paid $3,000.00 which it is worth every bit of. If and when I am in shape to buy another later on I won't hesitate. I spoke with Pavel himself who told me to buy the same bass now one would have to spend better than $6,000. I am asking $3,000 shipped which is what I paid two months ago. The bass comes with a very nice Pavel gig bag. Here's a link for more photos: http://s600.photobucket.com/albums/tt86/basscadet/Pavel Hadara Deluxe 5 Buckeye Burl/