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Hard pass thanks.

Thank you for that. Dimension wise I don't think they match the ones in my parts box but not at home ATM to confirm. However, that large neck rout looks like with a little tweaking with the router an EMG45 would fit. Same with the bridge, just more sawdust. I have a few of those in the parts box anyway. Perhaps an option for me and needing it to look like a J is not an issue. I've had another 5 turn up I'm interested in and have been wanting for a while, so if I get that, this one would be off the table. Much more $ though.

I love mine, close to the best money I ever spent on an instrument.

I'm aware (and also an EE). So go in the FX return (like the OP did on post 1) or leave the controls flat and the comp to minimum and connect conventionally. Still the cheapest 500/8 or 800/4 you're going to get in a compact package with a known amp module.

It can be quite physically challenging to play seated when you're not used to it.

I'm negotiating with a store now for a 5 I want as part of a larger deal, so the HB would be #8 as well as 5 6s. I already have 40 instruments. Thanks.

Harley Benton Block 800B. Standard ICE power module and a simple pre/EQ/comp/DI.

Same here. I'm tempted, but I don't really need a 6th 5er. Do you mind sharing the PU dimensions? Curious what might fit as I have some in my parts box.

Pretty much the same here with 2 slight differences. Sometimes I practice / study at my desk and use an ergonomic kneeling chair so the desk isn't too low, but I don't need to adjust the strap from standing. The other is an occasional coffee shop or small bar gig I do with a singer/songwriter and we're often on chairs, so for that I practice sitting, more a classical guitar stance, to make sure I don't mess it up for her. I use the same amp too for whichever one is coming up next.

I understand the physics and the reasoning behind FF, but have never heard a really good (sound) example that's going to convince me to shell out for one. The only ones I can find locally are the Ibanezes. I live away from the major cities but in my next trek to the big smoke I'm going to try a couple and maybe a Dingwall if I can. I'm not a traditionalist, so aesthetically I think most of the FFs look great.

I've been saying it for years about Fodera, Alembic and especially FCS. The latter especially I consider a massive rip off as I've had a few in my hands over the years. I've also owned Alembics which I loved in many ways and hated in others, but I bought them all S/H. Say a Fodera or a FCS is overpriced on TB and the fans will cry hater at you. Watch Ron Thorn's responses. Now before anyone tells me I hate them because I can't afford them, not so. I just don't see the value, nor do I get the whole 'mojo' thing. You want one of these and you can buy it without your family suffering, wonderful, I really wish it brings you joy.

No, I have considerable experience with blind A/B and A/B/X testing as well as amplifier design, and I'm basing my comments on that.

I would put very good money on the fact that you cannot tell the difference between a flat, unprocessed AB or D amp without knowing what you're listening through. I'm not commenting on what makes you happy, or even on what you might think makes you happy, but blanket statements like you've made here are far more likely to be about your predetermined ideas than reality in my experience, hence the confirmation bias comment.

No confirmation bias here at all.

I'm looking at a Marquess 5 after Christmas. I hope everyone else's good experience translates to mine. I'll let everyone know.