Looks like an interesting instrument but a bit pricy ;-) Btw, talking about new instruments, has anyone ever heard of the Kelstone? It's build in the country I live in, Belgium. The single model has 9 strings, 26 frets and 2 passive pickups. Prices start at 710.00 euro excl. VAT and shipping. http://www.kelstone.be/ -- Sjaak Overgaauw http://premonitionfactory.com/ http://livelooping.be/ http://euroloopfest.com/