My *strandberg made in Indonesia that’s how I could afford it and the build quality is top notch. They probably have more “master” luthiers than any other country in the world right now. It’s not a mark of inferiority just merely a location. If you want top notch mountain bike or bikes in general you want to get one made in Taiwan.
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Both of my highest quality basses were made in Taiwan too 
The Joe Dart III shorty is 470 €. With shipping, taxes and duty, the price was 666 €. The number of the beast. Cured my GAS for the moment! 
But I’m still on the lookout for a used EBMM Joe Dart III. I’ll take any number between 1 and 50. My EBMM T.C. passive shorty is #23. I’d love to have an EBMM Dart III next to it in the rack.
I don’t look up gear reviews.
I just wait for @Al1885 to buy it and let us know how it is.
You’re doing God’s work, Al!!
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A high priest of low end church 
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No five string. Deal Breaker.
What the heck. A slight change in the exchange rate dropped the price 10 €, so it’s no longer the number of the beast. Just ordered a black Joe Dart 3. I’ll save the 3K+ € extra I was willing to pay for an EBMM JD3 for something else.
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Does Joe Dart play a 5 string @Joel406 ?
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Don’t think he knows how,
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A player after my own heart. 
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Genuine question @Al1885
Does he gig with a 5 sting, as his signature models are all 4’s (I think)?
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he’s mainly a 4 stringer. He’s gonna be one of those who stays 4 string the rest of his career
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Joe seems to be doing just dandy with four strings.
If ain’t broke…don’t add entirely unnecessary strings. 
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Many if not most have or take 5 string to the gig because the songs they play require it. Since he plays his music there’s never a need,
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Good man.
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