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I recently recieved a new Jazzmaster VM Baritone. Tuned A-A. It's a fine instrument, the guitarist I play with says it sounds really nice. And the lows are punchy! Most importantly - it's black! Black body, pick guard and headstock. So stylish with the rosewood neck and the inlays. I like it so...

Yeah, I do like the Waterstone basses, and also the Musicvox. But they are too expensive for me seing as I want to try out 8 strings and don't know if I like it or not. I just read another post stating that the Hagstrom is out of tune reaching the 12th fret on every stringline... I've seen some...

Not too many choices here in Norway. Some sellers ship in this direction, but the cost of both shipping and 25% Norwegian VAT on top makes even cheapo instruments expensive. I just got told that if I wanted the ESP/LTD bass I would have to pay it today, and I haven't made ut my mind yet. But I'm...

Thanks for the feedback! I did try out the HB-8 for like 5 minutes in a shop several years ago - and I cant say that I found it difficult to play, fortunately :) I do like the Hagström design a lot, so from your experience this seems like a solid bet to go for. Perhaps my only remaining issue is...

I want an 8 string bass, and the ones available to me is the Hagström HB-8, The Dean Edge and maybe the ESP ltd (not in stock atm). I'm looking for the best instrument here in regards of playability, sound and build quality. I think they all look ok, but I am a bit concerned about intonation...