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I have been able to remove a truss rod nut and replace it with a new one by using a left hand threading tool (only a couple of euros/pounds). However: if the truss rod nut is worn out, it probably means someone put it under a lot of pressure, so something else might be wrong with it. There's also https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-truss-rods/stewmac-truss-rod-rescue-tool-sets.html but those are expensive. If you bring it to a luthier who already owns one of those, however, it might be an easy fix. Best course is probably asking around for a luthier who is experienced in this sort of thing.

A bit in the same ballpark: 2003 body, new fretless neck, gotoh bridge, upgraded pickups. Scratch plate was on it when I bought the body. Seems to be identical to Darryl Jones's. Makes me like it even more.

I just bought an Ampeg Micro CL. It's not a combo, but it's small and plenty loud for home practice and smallish rehearsals. It's got a headphones out and aux in. Very, very happy with it.

Only works on nitro finishes, apparently. Personally wouldn't try it on anything expensive enough to be nitro finished.

This!

That looks great! I really dig the simplicity of the body combined with the more ornate neck. Awesome.

I own a swamp ash V7 and an alder P7 and they're both great. Just get what you like the look of - and ask yourself how much money 'better looking' is worth to you 😉

I saw a second hand SRH500F on Belgian ebay the other day for 400 euros. Now sold, however, but if that's what they're going for, it's a great deal.

I just got a fretless Sire V7 fretless 5string last week. Maple neck. It's great, wholly recommended. There's some fretless MIM Fenders to be found second hand as well, I think.

Is there such a thing as a 'final piece of the collection'? 😯 Great looking bass! Congratulations!