I'm just starting to learn the bass, and this is my first bass guitar. After 10 months, I can say that this bass is just fine. Great sound, tactile everything is fine. There is no need to finish and customize anything. You can probably create any sound for any style. I can't compare it to anything else, but this bass is just perfect for me as a beginner. It feels like it's alive, the vibrations in the soundboard and neck feel very pleasant. I like to learn to play this bass guitar, I don't want to let it out of my hands.