Yes, I can see now. I thought all along it might be a solid bass for some reason, as it wasn't overly obvious that it was ply, even though the ribs felt quite thin... I definately will not bother with it now anyway!
Ohwell, onto the next bass then.. I am on the lookout for a carved bass in the UK, cheap though. Not £100, I was just taking the... seen as I planned to buy it off school

I have a friend who is possibly selling his Romanian made fully carved instrument, worth a thought.. Anyone ideas. Ken, anything in stock which might suit... £1000 or so?
Cheers,
Matt