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I'm familiar with the MIJ copies (typically Avon in the UK, & the same bass as Cimar & probably made by Chushin Gakki) & had one myself a few years back. These are very, very accurate copies and could almost pass for the real deal.
I've not encountered MIA or Eagle (suspect they're not UK brands) but the Melody copies are actually Italian-made & quite different - I've heard mixed reports about these, and they're a lot less common.
There are Kimbara & Aria-branded Ripper copies (both Matsumoku builds, AFAIK) and these are both rare and expensive!
Will keep my eyes peeled for an MIJ Grabber & if one turns up will give a heads-up.
Assuming I can manage to not buy it myself - I miss my old one!
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Brilliant thanks! Yours is/was lovely, that's what I'm after. Fingers crossed a good one turns up