This is one of a unique short scale bass.
The serial (187614) and the CTS pots (1376411) dates the insyrument to 1964-65. The fretless conversion and tuned up looks were done by Jonathan Bennett in Wimbledon circa 1977.
The bass is in excellent condition to be 57 years old!
"I purchased the bass from Denmark Street in London about 15 years ago and it's been in studio use", tells Ville.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by VV, and a Epiphone hard case.