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Just noticed this on Instagram [URL=http://s1106.photobucket.com/user/ashrome/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_20160303-212414.png.html][IMG]http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h373/ashrome/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_20160303-212414.png[/IMG][/URL] From what I can gather it's a prototype, and is being made for Alessandro Venturella of slipknot. Looks kinda cool I think. I Wonder if it's any good for metal.

I still think the Ebony and gold tops are the best looking of these. I normally love silver burst but it just doesnt suit the bass somehow.

That's gorgeous, But what was wrong with Pelham Blue?

[quote name='megallica' timestamp='1456936891' post='2993789'] A fretless in that Amber finish would make me happy [/quote] Your bass would me me happy

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1456928063' post='2993631'] 6 knob basses aren't THAT uncommon... are they? [/quote] It's a bit of a knob fest

Lovely looking bass! I've never seen a transitional musician before. I have to say I prefer the old headstock. Congrats

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1456215808' post='2986587'] I thought these only came in 2-tone burst? [/quote] I can definitely see red in the photo.

I can't stop looking at this bass. It ticks every one of my boxes. I can see it on Dusty Hill

Words fail me. That is gorgeous.

Shouldn't have sold my - 78 P precision bass, Black and Rosewood Aria SB II elite, Pearl white and gold Gibson Grabber, ratty looking, evil sounding MM Stingray 2eq, Black and maple Kn*b

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1456515954' post='2989999'] I've just emailed Adrian to change my spec for the millionth time. He's sent a very patient and understanding reply, even though I know he's actually sticking needles in an effigy of me. [/quote] Post the spec already!!!

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1456510436' post='2989900'] Are they going to be at the LBGS? I might be joining this club soon but I'd like to try the Jake basses first if at all possible. Also - and this is a small point - I'm not a fan of the 'jake' name and the general graphic appearance of the headstock, do you guys think it would be naughty to ask for a plain headstock, or one that has my own artwork on it? [/quote] You can just have the centred M logo, like mine [URL=http://s1106.photobucket.com/user/ashrome/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8730.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h373/ashrome/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8730.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

This strikes me as apples and oranges. I don't see many similarities apart from the silhouette. Still sounds like an interesting experiment. As a former grabber owner I have always been curious about the ripper. Never played one though.

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1456342672' post='2988111'] That's the one! - No doubt the Sandberg is a great Bass, but just for a laugh I only took a P Bass to my gigs last weekend, and had no trouble at all! So I thought, you know what, lets get a really nice Jazz and that'll be fine! Therefore my Sandberg VM5 and Musicman SUB 5 are now up for sale, in the for sale section! Will it ever end? I hope not!!!! [/quote] Ahhhhhh i'd love to relieve you of the SUB.

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1456328400' post='2987921'] Thanks Gents - I'm really happy with it - Now for the 5-string clearout! Turns out I don't need the B string after all...... [/quote] Is that the Sandberg who's praises you were singing?

Gorgeous bass, congrats Lew!

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1456320104' post='2987773'] Great, thanks! Are they suede type of fabric on the back? All leather ones I've had in the past tend to slip a bit. [/quote] Mine isnt. It's matte on the front and shiny on the back. I have no slip issues at all, the bass balances pretty perfectly. I'd go as far as to say I prefer it to my Comfort Strapp. The leather is nice and tough too, once its over the strap button it aint going anywhere, it did take some convincing to get over in the first place though

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1456316877' post='2987698'] What strap model is the one included with the bass, please? [/quote] Mine was the PES35 aswell

Tort for sure, gold would be better if it was a 2 colour burst.

I'm incredibly tempted to enquire about an ebony Mensinger preacher (Les Paul) bass.