Steve Koscica of the String Emporium in Chandler AZ set up a plywood Thompson (under $2000) for one of my students recently.
It was such a nice job I ordered one for my teenage son.
I also purchased a Wan Bernadel from Steve and am extemely happy to use this bass on 90% of my gigs...
this bass is a short scale with a wood bridge that came from a garage.
serial # 5925 stamped under neck on body
headstock markings unintelligable and someone tried to use glitter..see attachment pic
thanks