YO, ADRIAN!!!!!!! (sorry, could not resist)
The bass Eddie mentioned began its current life as two broken Kays and a Czech neck, if I recall correctly. It was fitted with hatpeg tuners and re-varnished a dark eggplant-like color. I used it personally for a few years, then Eddie discovered it at my old shop about 16-17 years ago. He loved the dark tone and fast response. I have congenitally weak wrists, so I had set it up silky low with little tension. It fit Eddie's sound and playing style well, so we made a deal.
I'd just like to point out that although Mr. Gomez is known as a jazz great, his arco playing of the solo literature is absolutely stunning.
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