Hey @DaveT and @joergkutter - they made a new model for 2024
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No way! Time to start selling some things.
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It’s just under $2k.
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That’s actually rather pretty even with the pick guard… but of course it is. The Japanese were always fabulous artisans.
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Though I don’t currently own a MIJ instrument I’m pretty partial to the local stuff, yeah 
Deviser makes fantastic instruments across all its brands for sure.
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Looks like they have Sakura models across their other lines too this year, there’s a couple Momose that look great too.
They only made 10 of these. About $2500.
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Looks like they are just making 20 of the Bacchus too. Or rather, specifically, there are only 20 listed on the site; they may do subsequent runs, no idea.
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man the Tele looks nice too
nine of those left.
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They just changed the shipping date on the Dingwall John Taylor Signature from October to June on Sweetwater. I looked right after my YouTube feed showed me a Dingwall short that said “shipping now.” Pre-ordered a while back but committed now. Into the GAS Breach! EDIT: Just realized it says JUNE 2025! What?! OK- time to move on from Sweetwater, haha.
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That’s a stunner, @howard!
@DaveT - you should seriously look into this!
Mine is a 5’er, and while I own more 5-string than 4-string basses, there are extended periods where all I touch/play is a 4-string 
This one is tempting, but I really don’t need it (I know, I know), and also buying from Japan to Europe is too expensive (on account of shipping, taxes and customs).
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Has anyone tried the Ibanez SR Ironlabel? Been eyeballing it as a ‘I can’t quite justify spending $3k on a dingwall but my poor yammy is not so amused when I down tune it to B / Drop C for half my set list every night.’
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Enough time to save 
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No saving for me- I just rage purchased it from a place in Canada- haha. Even with the shipping I saved 350-400 bucks. pushes pile of chips to middle of table What have I done?! Fingers crossed.
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I was going to buy the BTB605MS… which is a bigger brother… but landed in the BTB806MS… I am extremely happy with my bass.
I think Dingwalls are FOTM overhype. They are good… but double the price of my Ibby… sorry but no. 
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My brain is a bit confused atm
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It’s not so much that, it’s more that once you get past the $1000-$1500 price point you start to run in to diminishing returns for all brands. Yamaha and Ibanez are no exception; the BBP34 is better than the BB734A in passive mode, but twice as good? No, more like 10%.
Well, except the color. Those blues are stunning 
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Made me jealous, that’s what you’ve done ! I can’t justify another purchase….
Clearly, we’re all entitled to a view. Mine is that they play beautifully, look fantastic and make me feel good when I pick it up.
Ibanez MS look good, but I fear I’d always prey to the inner voice that whispers, but it’s not what you actually wanted…
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Yeah. SR’s (especially the Premiums) are outstanding, some of my favorites really, but if you really want a Nolly, get a Nolly.
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