I will always keep this bass, maybe the next one will be some super computerized interactive bass that you plug into your ? If I lost this bass I would probably get the same or similar Ibanez fast neck style with active pickups again. No complaints with this bass epecially for the price. Just like any instrument make sure it is set up for you to you liking.

Sound
the 3 band eq is really cool - everything from thump to funk, it sounds just like Megadeths Peace Sells But Who's buying opening bass riff, Slappy silly like Flea & good deep fat tone. great variation of tone. play this with a variax line 6 pod xt live & you have it all, the only thing to make sound better is quit wankin & start spankin (practice that is). Basically your amp will determine much of the sound quality as well. The great players of past often played with mediocre equipment that would be considered archaic in todays electronic/digital world!

Features
good solid parts, no loose parts. I've played this bass for days & days & still running.

Ease of Use
on board 3 band eq makes adjusting tone very easy, low & fat to tight & squeaky. I basically could'nt tell the difference between a much more expensive bass when played thru a amp modeling pedal board. what it comes down to is that it is very playable & if it feels/sounds good then you will want to play it!

Quality
The strong maple clear… read more finish is sexy, my wife even likes it! It's a good solid bass with a fast neck, I have loooong fingers anyway so I play fast or slow with ease, & focus on creativity & not trying to play. use it on the road or in your secret woodshed spot. I played in a funky hipity hopity rockity band & never had a problem with it. The nobs are tarnishing but BFD. I do not plan on parting with this bass.

Value
This bass is just a good solid bass that can handle all your needs. Ibanez really did good when they decided a few years ago to make higher end eqipment available to us reg. folks at lower prices. I did some research & I've sampled alot of other basses & it holds up very well. the only thing thats gona make you play better is to practice!

Manufacturer Support
Like the Maytag repairman, never had to deal with em'

The Wow Factor
I have the clear maple model & I hear "beautiful" & "Wow thats nice." I'm a happily married dude, and yes I would consider a threesome with my sexy wife & bASS.

Musical Background:
serious hobbiest, formerly active. I plan on becoming so good that the big boys will come to me!

Musical Style:
funky punky rocky read less