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This looks pretty cool: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DANGELICO-EXSS- ... 390wt_1393

Wow, that's a beauty! It's a good thing I have no mad money right now!

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Wonderful looking bass, but wouldn't there be neck dive issues?

I've been marveling those for a while now. There's a sunburst model on Amazon too:

http://www.amazon.com/DAngelico-4-Strin ... elico+bass

Anybody ever heard one? That headstock is killer. Maybe it's just me, but I have a hard time spending over $1500 for a Korean made instrument. (Likewise when I see Chinese made Eastman instruments going for almost that much too).

PJ,
Eastman instruments are incredible value for what you get. Despite their Chinese origins Eastman has been in business for decades (IIRC). They are a family run business and know what they are doing. I picked up an A style mandolin a few years back and was astounded that the finish on it was hand rubbed varnish. Today that same instrument would retail for about $950. It compares favorably with a similar Collings model - it's damn close tonally. Try getting anything varnished from Collings at that price point.

Sorry for the derail!

My post wasn't meant to be a knock on Eastman. I know they make great instruments. (I tried a couple at NAMM in 2013). Still, If I've got, say $1200 to spend on an instrument, I'm going to Larrivee or Godin first. Call me old fashioned, but once prices start creeping up on an MIC instrument past a grand I lose interest. There's also the resale value issue too.