I've just come across this story and was shacked, saddened and eventually happy at the outcome.
I've put a small contribution across to the shipping fund. Sorry I couldn't afford more.
It's a darn shame that one bassist has taken advantage of another, but deeply moving how other bassists can rally round and go out of their way to help resolve the situation.
Congratulaitons to all those involved in getting this bass to it's rightful owner. As others have said, what a warming Christmas story.