. . . because, IMO/IME there's resonable doubt to the provenance. The provenance is all that matters with vintage instruments.
If Wayne is interested he needs to go with an expert and take it apart to prove that it's all genuine and in order (99ster!).
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More than you could wish to think about^
I'd rather work on a local deal as it's difficult to get insurance for shipping this value of instrument. Feel free to PM me if you'd like to work something out.
The only reason for the sale of this bass is to raise funds, I don't want to sell it but my GAS demon is clamouring for a new bass. . . and I'm now looking at raising funds for a different way. Bass is still for sale, but probably not for long.