I have been interested in one of these for a long time. I was never able to get my hands on one to try. I didn't want the hassle of sending one back if I didn't like it. I'm playing bass in my first band. My aging back let's me know about it after rehearsals. Finally I decided to just go ahead and order one. I'm so glad I did. It took a day longer to get here because of the N'oreaster. A couple turns of the tuning knobs and it was good to go. A nice variety of sounds are possible. Neck is nice and straight, action is fine, no buzzes. No sharp fret ends, no finish flaws. It takes a little getting used to. The lower frets are a little farther away. The upside is the higher frets are a little more accessible. We have band rehearsal tomorrow, I can't wait to try it out with the whole band tomorrow. I have to figure out a guitar stand for it, modify or make one. I love this bass. This could well be my main bass. It's a nice addition to my P-bass and Jaguar P/J basses. If you are thinking of getting one of these, get one.

Belford 5 bassist

Rochester, Ny

I started playing bass sometime around 1991 and have gone through a few bass guitars. A friend that was moving out of state quit playing and gave me the bass as a gift around 1994 (Thanks again Thomas!). It's now 2009 and gave/sold some of my bass guitars but this one I will never depart with! Not just because a bud gave it to me but the sound is so sweet and it's light weight compared to other bass guitars I've played! I don't play as much as I use to but when I just feel like strumming it's this bass I always pick up! Plus a few friends always ask if I ever decide to sell it let them know,but I just tell them go to Sam Ash and buy one! I charge way more! lol

Davx

NYC