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A decent luthier-type should be able to replace a truss-rod; there are videos online of people doing it and it seems a straightforward procedure for someone who can work with wood (ie. not me!).

Dunno if this is a one-off, or if there will be more.

I'm holding out for John Hall at the Albert Hall...

I'd be interested in seeing what he has to say; I'm sure it's more than just promoting new models. (But I'm not interested enough to travel 4 hours each way, which would cost a heck of a lot more than £7.50!)

I'm sensing negativity...

Due North from you to the top end of Wales and then up a bit more.

Yep - there have been Rails up at silly money, but I don't know if they actually sold.

FYI, John Hall is doing a meet & greet in June. https://www.soundaffects.com/electric-guitars-c95/1x-ticket-presenting-an-afternoon-with-john-hall-p12984

Could be...

So, a 4003S went on ebay for £971 this week; I nearly bid on it. My last 3 Rics have cost me £1000, £1100, and £1000.

I think I'll keep my £700. If I were going for a Westone, I might consider this one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-The-Rail-headless-bass-Red-and-black-Rare/153492957318

I was just curious as to the price, rather than actually wanting to acquire one.

As for shows, I like to have a good representation of used kit, parts, oddments, and junk boxes; I rarely buy new. For me the Kempton Park one has been pretty much spot-on; between that and the SE Bass bash I have a couple of things I look forward to. (@TheGreek I sure hope the costs are more than covered and the effort is worth it for the SE Bass Bash, which I know you go to 'cos we've met there!).

A for Awesome!

I meant in general terms, or rather what have they recently sold for, rather than what is for sale now.