Every time I look at this it just gets more expensive so it must be time to let go. This bass has it all. I wish Steffon (Bill Hader) could do the ad for this, it would be more funny. The weight with the covers off is 8 pounds 2 ounces, light. The bass has very little wear.The original tweed case with red lining is in unusually nice condition. This looks to me to be a one piece ash body with very attractive grain. The serial number is in the bridge and is around 1300. The last of these black guard contoured body basses are from 1955 and are very comfortable. One available in stock.