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They have an issue with their system, so some of that stuff is sold but you can still “buy” it, I’ve had to get a refund after a bunch of calls to try to figure out what it was.

I ordered a used bass, but it still shows in stock and I’ve had no email.

What kind of price are these new? Feel free to PM if better!

I still really think the black guard is the nicest, I think a clear could look okay, but it would need to be burst around the edge I think to give some definition!

I've done this a few times, three times with basses from UK builders, and once for an amp from a UK company (that was for guitar though). I was pretty disappointed with them all in the end - the amp just wasn't suited to what I played, even though I'd spoke to them a lot, and the basses were works of art, especially two of them which were all very "woody" but just didn't play as good as other basses I owned. I am sure the basses all found good homes, and one of them I would maybe buy back again if the opportunity arose, but I cannot see me ordering anything custom again.

I've had a few Japanese Fenders, 2 Ps and 1 Jazz. One of the Ps was a really rare Squier from the first month of production, the other a normal 90s one, and the jazz is a brand new 2020 black paisley. And the 2020 is my favourite, and I sold the other 2 ages ago, but all were good, I don't think it's possible to say that all are as good or bad as MIA, as I've not had a bad MIA Fender either to be honest, I've never had a MIM bass, but the guitars I had were also good, just different because of parts, finish was good on them all.

Just to add I have confirmed mine is from 2006, the SN is 3697

I've put the one that came with mine back in the box for storage, and it's living in a Thomann one I have at the moment. I genuinely would never take a bass out of the house in the included gigbag - I expected it to be of the level of the ones you get with Gibson's tributes etc, which are cheaper guitars. I will get a hardcase at some point to replace it I think anyway.

Let me know how shoddy you think the gigbag is! haha.

Is that a bad Photoshop?!

To be honest, I don't think I'll be changing the pick guard! I do like it how it is, and I try not to change anything on my basses nowadays.

I didn't take the pickguard off when I changed strings, but I can see silver through the thumb rest and pickup cover screw holes - so it must be under there.

I've gigged with am sr300 before and they are the best cheaper basses, they can play really nice, sound is okay! I'd save a bit more if you want another bass, maybe for a Sire? Or mex Fender if you would like a jazz?

Playing awesome now I've put some 40-95 strings on it, sound is what you would expect from a passive classic jazz to be honest.

I know its not the main point, but why bother with a gigbag that isn't even worth a tenner?! It's awful, you could not actually use it for a gig, no padding.

She is here, very light weight! The gigbag is awful?! Not been able to play it properly yet, but some photos...

https://www.ivormairants.co.uk/graphtech-pq-1400-00-tusq-man-made-ivory-bass-nuts.html https://www.ivormairants.co.uk/graphtech-pt-1400-00-bass-nuts.html That should work?

I actually found my old feedback thread on here, and I bought my Sandberg on here in 2007 from 99ster. I've emailed Sandberg to see when it was made, will see what they say when they reply.

I know I am the only person excited about this, but mine is at Peach now and I should have it tomorrow I think!

2007 then maybe for mine!

I saw a for sale and they said there's was 37** and 2009, but I know I had this in 2008 from a photo, so even if I bought it then, I am not sure it was made that year.

I seem to think it was on a bass that was for sale, but I cannot find it, should have taken a screenshot of it at the time.

Mine is 3697, I bought it from here around 15 years ago I think secondhand? I did have a really early one I bought from Germany probably 18 years ago, but sold it to a friend.