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I'd like to know too, I thought it was just the blocks and matched headstock that were different?

I'm interested in this too and was gonna fire off an email tonight to enquire. They quoted me $275 delivery for a hard case, so who knows. From my brief research, sending my MV5 guard off and having some one like SIMS use it as a template for having one made seems the easiest/best option. Out of interest, what are you after? I want a tortoiseshell for my Metro 5.

Resale will be fine if you buy 2nd hand. You'd take a big hit from buying new though. I had a Sandberg California VM5 Supreme, which was a cool bass. Not the most refined and a bit hefty. It was a great looker. Versatile and a range of useable tones too.

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1485179672' post='3221796'] I wish they had maple boards too, though I've definitely seen a picture of a 2025 with a maple board but it was incredibly rare if I recall. [/quote] I tired to get a maple board 2024x a couple of years ago, which sold pretty much the moment it went it to stock. I thought I was in there early doors, but someone must have pulled the trigger the second they saw it.

Only acceptable reason not to is because you're putting that cash towards a 2025!

Thanks for the replies. The Hiscox is getting sent back. As nice as it is, I'm going to look elsewhere rather than take a hammer to the padding of a new case. I'm thinking about just going back to a Fusion gig bag... but will hold out for a hard case as it will need to be back of the van proof. I'm going to try the SKB Pro. The same as the ones you get with Fender US Standards. Hopefully my bass's undersized jazz body will fit!

The whole 'x sells this so they wouldn't like Barefaced' argument is a bit tired. Plus, do Bass Gear actually carry Bergantino products anymore?

Looks great. I really like these. I also like that Fender supply a proper case.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1483990222' post='3211794'] This is not uncommon, I know a few luthiers who have to "mod" the case appropriately - and the mod is.... get out your hammer and hammer the padding down about one cm at the body side and about one cm where the headstock is. If you go up to the larger case, the case is too large and its not as snug as you would want it to be. [/quote] Oh good, I was wondering whether that would be an acceptable thing to do. The case is solid as a rock, so I don't really want to send it back.

So, the case arrived today. For the benefit of any future researchers... It's VERY well built. But, i wouldn't recommend the STD EBS for a 5 string jazz. Not if my Sadowsky is anything to go by. I've no idea if it is a standard length. But the case is about 2cm too short to house it 100% comfortably. It fits in the Shell, but the padding on the top lid overlaps, and therefore piniches the headstock. I don't think it would fare well against a heavy hit to the headstock end. Especially if it were dropped on that end, as there is less 1cm clearance between the tip of the headstock and case.

[quote name='JazzBass4624' timestamp='1483889426' post='3210863'] Gigged with one 112ext and LM3 yesterday. More than enough for a small venue like a pub or a restaurant. Even at relatively low volume great sound and sufficient low end. If I ever join a louder band I will get myself another 112ext. without second thought. Love the sound, love the weight, love the dims. [/quote] I use a 212MNT, thinking about getting an 112EXT for use as a standalone and to make a 3x12 too!

Cheers guys. Hiscox = ordered.

I'm after a hardcase for a 5 string Sadowsky J5. What are people using? I'm looking at the usual contenders, Hiscox and SKB mostly. Main concern is a good fit from a generic case and having enough room round the headstock for a 4+1 tuner config. I've had SKB Fender cases and they certainly did the job protection wise, and are fitted to Fender shapes, so should suit a Sadowsky. But, no one ever has a bad word to day about Hiscox! I guess the Standard EBS would fit? Any help/recommendations greatfully received.

I only met Vic the once, when I visited the shop on a bank holiday a couple of years back. He had the kettle on for me before I'd even fully stepped foot into the shop! Needless to say he was a warm and welcoming character, very helpful and easy to chat to. You could tell that he had a passion for it, and that he was 'one of us'; a bassist and musician. Really did seem a genuinely lovely person. Thoughts are with his family and friends tonight.

One bass, amp and cab for me... boring or what.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1483007071' post='3204017'] We need at least one for the digital mixer I've given up on these what should or shouldn't a band be doing threads, even though my band does everything wrong looking at most of these threads we still have dates in the diary, those to me are more telling than some guy on the internet telling you he has learnt all the words to the same thirty blues rock covers he has been playing for thirty years [/quote] This x 1000. If they play and sound well what does it matter.

I had one of their televisions, which was alright...

[quote name='Shiveringbass' timestamp='1481662308' post='3194175'] I've read nothing about this. Have you ask Glock ? [/quote] Yes. [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1481705191' post='3194355'] It's Glockenklang... it'll be awesome. [/quote] Definitely ☺

Confirmed, it is ICEpower.

I've fired them a message to ask a couple of questions. It's not what I was expecting. One thing is for sure, it will be great. They wouldn't release a product to simply fill a gap in the market and if they didn't believe that it delivered.

[quote name='timhiggins' timestamp='1481486853' post='3192656'] I think it's sold ..if it was a USA one then it was definitely a steal ! [/quote] Or stolen!

Actually, mind changed. The man himself has a grey one, which the The Best Looking Bass in the World™. To answer the original question the best 5 I've owned is my Sadowsky because it is so versatile and comfortable to play. Just fits my hands. I've got a Stingray 5 on loan atm too, the B is quality.