Bought this Carvin on a whim from the bay. For $500.00 I got her and had to do some work but I must tell you this is one of the best playing basses I ever ! played. Sounds like a Stienway full throttle. It's makes me laugh every time I pick her up. A freekin Carvin it is in the top few basses I ever had. I don't think these basses get the credit they deserve !!!!!!!!!!! and perrdy too.