If you have a web site, let me know, I am teaching myself Bass at the minute, or at least doing the basics, about to buy a Schecter bass. I recently rebuilt a Tele copy, put Tone Rider pickups in, a Wilkinson bridge with brass saddles, new pots, etc. Plays nice.
As for the manager situation, it's actually exciting and nerve wracking at the time. One thing, being an older Blade, is I remember the days when the manager got sacked and only he left! These days it seems they all arrive with an entourage and leave with the entire staff as well.