That reminds me, day before yesterday I was playing a Vox violin bass very much like my first bass, late 60s made in Italy by Eko. Not sure whether it was earlier or later. It had a wider neck than mine and a thinner finish. It was really in nice shape. Didn't plug it in, if I had I would have been disappointed. But if I were awash in cash I'd buy it for sentimental reasons.