"It is a bit heavier than my NRs, maybe due to finish or the type of mahogany used."
Scott can now apply for the Guiness Book of World Records as the only person on earth who registers the weight difference between a poly and a nitro layer.
"My plans for this puppy ? I am going to leave the Artech pup, so far it sounds great through my little practice amp; not as blurry a little more defined than a vintage TB but it does seem to have that sparkle and shimmer."
My sentiment exactly. The look of the Arctec is cheapish, but it has a sound of its own, I have nothing quite like it among all my other basses.
The B&CH basses would be great instruments if they cost three-times as much. For the money, they are simply mindblowing.
I don't think they really feel like an original Non Rev because their necks are so thin (my only worry: how will they stand up in ten years time?) and all my vintage bass playing has made me grow accustomed to and appreciate thick necks (which is why I think an original Non Rev has also a bit more fundamental), but I'm sure most people/senior citizens here prefer the thinner neck.
Uwe