I had one for a while. Aesthetically they are great but as basses they lack a lot.
Don't confuse them with solid bodied electric basses - they're a completely different beast.
I kept mine for about 3 months, don't miss it at all.
As well as being an amazing bass player he's a really nice fella.
He did a masterclass at one of the early Herts Bashes and dropped in on his way to a gig the following year.
I'd be interested in this event.
Though I'm reluctant to recommend it there's a Kawai Owners group on the Talkbass forum.
IIRC someone else asked about dating their K11B so that could answer your query.
So these "scientists " got a grant of several thousands of pounds to put on a rave and ask those attending whether they could hear the additional bass...🤭🤭
That's real science...
I think that you will be sorry when this has gone.
You may think that the other Lakland will console you but I'm not so sure.
Lakland are producing some amazing basses, whether from the USA or Korea, great VFM IMO.
Hard to beat for the money.
Hope that you change your mind.
I watched the making of Graceland on Sky Arts recently. Lots of references of little known South African bands including Stimela. Good entry track.
Second track feels like an 80s track, but it isn't.
Both my regular luthier and tech guy have been taken down with Cancer so I've been forced into finding other local tradesmen.
Thing is they're all charging significantly more than my regular guys.
What is a fair price for a pickup replacement job?