Yes, if you don't like the basses or the band, you aren't being forced to buy one or comment on it.
However this is a fun change to the whole signature bass model. I wouldn't have stumped up for the full USA model prices, but now all three are available as Sterling models in both the natural and the black for the next 2 months...I avoided the first batch but I'm going to have a tough time not buying a Joe Dart 2 in the Natural this time round.
£575 all in. Yes the shipping is still a farce. Sad they haven't managed to find a way but at least the cost is fully upfront.