I'll take it, though I think Ed Friedland owns the trademark.
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There aren't enough homes for them all...
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First, there were extended range basses. Now, we have free range basses.
Nice!! You must be not be married...
My wife the other day discovered my stash of basses.
I thought she was going to chew my head off about it. 
Fortunately, she didn't. 
You should rehabilitate those basses and release them back into the wild
They keep building so many basses each year, yet I don't think the number of bass players is going up that much, nor are the old basses all wearing out - so you end up with a large amount of excess basses and a situation where many bassists (especially on TB - hahaha) have quite the collection.
Wife had 7 or 8 of the clothing rails from shops use,jam-packed with clothes she'd never fit into.
I'd didn't mention clothes,she didn't mention basses.
Good eye, my friend! Here are a few key points:
It's an early 70s Signature model; dating to exact year is uncertain.
It was clearly in someone's basement for about 45 years. It's completely pristine, though it actually smells a bit musty from storage. I figure that will clear up at some point. It's not offensive, just noticeable. It still had the original tag and a typed and hand-written guarantee to the original purchaser. I did re-string because the original strings were on in an interesting way.
It plays like a dream. Super low action, really comfortable, and the fretwork is beautiful.
Of all my instruments, it is the best crafted. Fit and finish are amazing, and the quality of the wood is really something. The fingerboard is rosewood but is as smooth and hard as high-quality ebony.
Pickups are *very* strong and tend towards bright. It responds well to a gentle touch and I play near the neck because I like mellower tones.
All in all, it's a work of art as much as an instrument. It's unusual, but very well done. A real gem.
Here are a few more pics:
The bridge pickup is very close to the bridge. How does it sound?
I have 3 doghouses and don't have a dog! I am weird.
Nice!! You must be not be married...
My wife the other day discovered my stash of basses.
Actually, I *am* married but Mrs T is fine with my addiction. It puzzles me. You think she has someone on the side?
I'm down to one bass and I have no GAS for anything! Never thought it would happen!
Yes 100% sure she has someone on the side! Lucky you!
Frees up my time, and lets me make purchases without problems. Seems like a win/win/win.
When we get to a certain age, we get a sense of perspective, right?
