Dan:
 
You might want to checkout the Epiphone Jack Casady Signature model.  I've heard some very good reviews of this very reasonably priced Starfire-like bass.
 
Bill, tgo

I have one of those...great bass for the price...classy too...modeled after the les paul signature bass ...with a Jack Cassady pickup.
 
Dan,
  My assumption was that you were the father,my apologies....My Bro and I built a house with our father before his passing ...it wasn't always easy; It makes for priceless bonding and memories...good for you!!!
 
all my best,