SmudgyBuggler

Indeed. Phil McKnight visited Cort in Indonesia. This is what I would call mass produced. Compare that to the likes of Warwick (playlist from 13 years ago): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4RTxRSp52Y&list=PL23BB5BB96FFBFC41

Using CNC / Mechanisation to build basses is only logical from a viewpoint of quality of manufacturing and ability to reproduce compatible parts. Even boutique manufacturers do this, here is a Facebook post by Roger Sadowsky from back in 2023 talking about his New York Custom Shop basses being made with CNC machines:

We didn't start the fire - Billy Joel

Girl, you'll be a woman soon - Neil Diamond

I Will Fix You - Coldplay

A Touch Of Grey - Grateful Dead

Fade Into You - Mazzy Star

I will admit, I have noticed that bass players tend not to lean into an attitude of "prima-donna" that guitarists / singers often do. It is one of the reasons I was curious to switch to bass.

Is there a warm room in your house ? (where the boiler is or similar). Maybe some time in a dry / warm environment like that would help dry it out. And I agree 100% with the Bi Carb. Does wonders.

The Hippy Hippy Shake - The Beatles

Please Please Me (Beatles)

Thanks everyone!

Hello! I'm from the continent... played guitar for quite a few years and wanted to try something new, so I bought a bass a few days ago! After watching BassBuzz's reviews of Cheap Arse Basses, I found a used Harley Benton PB-20 BK (never played, included a decent gig bag too). Fit and finish is not that bad, really. Certainly this can get me started. So, I am looking forward to learning something new!