The Last Bass Outpost

Thanks for the responses, guys.

Rob, I am interested in learning a bit more about what is available.

Thanks,
Steve

Are there any retailers in the US that sell BaCH basses?
I've become attracted to the White SS SAB-2S-WH as well as the TH-1 (which is what I really wanted anyway)

This will be the year I try hard to get one.
From the looks of things, I may just have to get lucky and wait for one to pop up on CL or eBay.

Steve

I found this in a local pawn shop today for $99:

Danelectro P-bass (MIK) with a nut width more akin to a Jazz than a P.

What caught my eye was that the bass has two Output jacks - one is Passive and the other is Active/Effects.
There is a switch (button) in the pickguard for the Active side that activates a Chorus mode.

It weighs almost nothing. Has some crazy sparkle-flake over Redburst finish, and is pretty retro looking.

Actually, I also walked out of there with a beautiful ESP LTD B-254 with EMG HZ's.
ESP Tuners and bridge and it's a neat little bass. I know not everyone is a fan, but I happen to really like the HZ's.

Not a bad pop-in - I got 2 basses and a Fender gig bag for <$200.

Thanks for the replies.
I couldn't find any major differences in electronics or hardware, so I may just go for it.  It probably won't matter to me anyway.
It will be kinda neat to have a shortscale again, and my first Gibson. Now, to sneak this under the Christmas tree and put a fake label on it:
To: Steve  From: Santa...or Aunt (MakeUpaName)

...don't know if this is good/bad deal, but I figured some of you Gibson lovers might be interested:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/msg/4738857514.html

Steve

I've got an '85 (in metallic CAR) - the same vintage that Roger used on that PS tour.
I really like it. Other than the Sarzo, it's my favorite Peavey bass.

My kids have been playing music together for a couple of years.
They formed a band together and now have a bassist and a 2nd guitarist.
I got my oldest into recording their rehearsals, and he's written a couple of dozen songs and has finally mixed down one of my favorites.  It's not mastered yet, but I thought I'd share it here.  My youngest (15) is on drums and they were recorded live as a scratch track. My oldest (20) does the singing and rhythm guitar and has the Celtic-inspired solo at 4:00. Guitars, vocals and bass were all recorded in isolation off the drum scratch track.

I would have been happy to have just purchased whatever they've needed to get here, but they involve me in everything, listen to suggestions/criticism and have really come together as a band.  They all like each other, which is paramount. 

It's an amazing feeling to have been a part of the process form the start - My wife and I get a huge kick out of hearing kids come and go, amps buzzing constantly (almost as loud as the electric meter on the side of the house). We also can't seem to keep enough food or drink in the house, but all that is a small price to pay when you know that this place has become a haven for kids trying to become musical or learn how to record.

Anyway, have a listen:

https://soundcloud.com/steveacker/the-light-final

That's very cool, Denis - where was he at?

Did you play at all during the SPARKcon Festival this past weekend?
I didn't play, but I donated the drums for the East Stage and set-up/tore-down the kit & mics for each band on Sat/Sun.
Met some really cool local bands and got to sit and listen to some great music for two days.