Oh boy do I wish I had a few thou' to plunk down on such an instrument as yours, Gibb! However, I very easily can be afflicted with IAS so maybe it's just as well I don't, plus I'm still dreaming of my own set of handbells...and a new banjo, and I've always been curious to try a banjolin but I'm putting it off because I'm sure I'd love it... Anyhow, Gibb I hope you find a good home for your bass. Does she have a name?