It must have been tremendous with the Helicores, Bob. I played it Monday and am in awe of that bass. I'm amazed that a Conservative Semi-Retired Midwestern Luthier was able to tweak so much tone and playability out of a Kansas City bass.
That bass is truly magnificent. Maybe in another 30 years it can go to another deserving player.
Actually, the G, D and A are Obligatos. The E/C is a SF. Thanks for reminding me to call him for the E to replace mine that is unraveling.