Oh my, this is on its way!

[Pilgrim]

Yes, considering age and questionable electronics, a new harness and pots would be wise.

[leftybass]

Before:

After:

[Dave W]

Nice!

[Denis]

I think that thing is just wonderful looking!

[Pilgrim]

The coolness factor of that bass is extreme!

[ilan]

Excellent! I see a new jack socket... have you replaced the pots?

[Highlander]

Goshski...

[leftybass]

have not touched the electronics yet, except to shoot some contact cleaner, which cleaned up the neck volume to where it's almost scratch-free.

[Highlander]

If there was ever a fin that screamed Art Deco this would have to top the list...!

are you gonna gig her Ronn..?

[leftybass]

You bet!
I'm quite frustrated right now 'cause we only have "Beatles only" gigs. We don't play a "British Invasion" show for another 2 weeks, so I'll have to wait.

[ilan]

It's just not the same without the art deco paint work...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rarest-Soviet-Bulgarian-Vintage-ORFEUS-HEBROS-Orpheus-semihollow-bass-USSR-LR-/250985967779?pt=Guitar&hash=item3a6fedf0a3#ht_2620wt_1187

[leftybass]

That one's got the same bridge as mine. Interestingly, the output jack is on the face.

[ilan]

Wow. Two Orfeus (Orfeii?) on one small forum. Are we trendsetters or what?

Wanna join the new trend? 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rarest-Soviet-Bulgarian-Vintage-ORFEUS-Orpheus-semihollow-bass-USSR-Sunny-SB-/260988337597?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cc41dfdbd#ht_2470wt_1396

[Dave W]

These must be more common than we thought.

[Pilgrim]

I sure do channel the Fender Coronado Wildwood series when I look at that.