Cheers guys. Thanks for taking the time to help with your opinions. I've had a look around for info too and it's true a lot of people have only good things to say about them.
I'm in the market for a bass at that sort of price. I don't know anything about this make of bass other than it's a UK luthier. Could anyone comment on how a bass like this would compare to old basses of a similar price? Like a 1900 German bass for instance? Any info and insight would be gratefully received as I don't consider myself to be tremendously knowledgeable!