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SIMS Enfield Lionheart Standard Air 4 and 5

Ever since Enfield’s Cannon bass range was unveiled at the end of 2008, the Enfield range has undergone various developments in terms of features, aesthetics and the odd nip and tuck here and there. The ever-genial luthier Martin Sims has sent us these new ‘leaner and cleaner’ instruments for our perusal—so what sets them apart?

Build Quality

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