Paul Metcalf

Yeah it was looking old and worn so I had it stripped and lacquered and I was really surprised how stunning the mahogany was underneath the old paint. 
You’re right they are beasts and a 2 hour gig really takes it out on my shoulder but the tone is amazing for an old cheapy bass.

yours looks really nice like that, I love the chrome hardware.

I have a CSL that has been with me for over 25 years, not pretty, extremely heavy mahogany body (I believe) but stunning to play with a full range from soft low blues to funky high end, this bass will be with me forever, hangs pride of place in my office alongside a 1959 Framus Star bass, all a bassist needs.