What I said bout Japs in the last thread!!
Just to add to the 'Jap' talk. I have a Jap 75RI, and to be honest its the only bass I play at the moment! I love it, built quality is fantastic and plays like a dream. I tried out a standard US model the other day and way totallt unimpressed compared to my RI. Also as they are not expensive basses, I dont feel too worried about some chav knocking it over when bombarding the stage at one of my residencies. (Oceana clubs are a nightmare!). Im taking mine on a cruise to abuse it for 4 months, and im positive it will be great. Unless you can afford the real deal (a good one at that), then I totally advise anyone to buy one!!! It was MrRuss who got me onto them, im sure he will agree!