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Epilogue: I started keeping my eye on this instrument online waiting for the price to come down. At one point it was removed which sent me into a mild panic so I went to the store to confirm and lo and behold it was still there! I guess the website cannot be trusted entirely as to what really...

Yes, used, which is the only reason I'm considering it. I like "virtually new" instruments at used prices. If I can get them to $1200 I think I'll pull the trigger. I like the suggestion earlier of having them remove the two tuners where the cracks are to make sure there is no damage to the...

Oh man, I love this picture! Didn't realize how much I dug Candy Tangerine! That looks beautiful! john in san diego

Ha! Actually it's white with a rosewood board. Previous owner put a Badass Bridge on it and a drop tuner thingy which I replaced. You guys have shown me the light with the medium scale. I'm going to keep it. The MIM is history. john in san diego

I looked it up! Very nice instrument. If it was LPB I'd be in the car right now! john in san diego

The medium is serial E945XXX for those that are handy dating these things. I think I paid around $400 for it 10 years ago. The AO felt really great in my hands. The chunky C or whatever they're calling it was really nice. And it was setup well also. Played pretty effortlessly. The LPB is...

Oh yeah, I have the money to swing the deal without selling. I just hate dealing with CL especially when trying to sell common or over abundant equipment. john in san diego

The medium scale does have some sentimental value to me--I bought if for my son when he was playing bass as a preteen. He's since moved on but I do like the instrument and even though it just sits around maybe it's novel enough to keep? Regarding the serial number, are you suggesting maybe it's...

You guys have been great! I'm starting to really feel this thing! It's listed at 70% of retail. I offered 60% and he said he'd check with his manager but I told him don't bother, I wasn't walking out with it. Thinking I'll just trade in my MIM and possibly my MIJ medium scale P also. That will...

I agree. The finish was smooth to the touch. If nothing else, maybe it's a bargaining chip for a lower price. Any thoughts on the neck grain? I'm sure it's fine also, but the look bothers my OCD! :/ john in san diego

Hey Folks! Recently joined as I've been tagged to play bass in an 80's cover band. This is my first bass gig although I've been playing and performing in bands as a guitarist for 30yrs. I dusted off my '96 MIM P and gave it a decent set up (one of my new interests). I thought it was playing...