I was looking for another fretless bass 5 str. As the one I had was crazy heavy and neck abit too wide. I have allready a Fretted version of this bass(6str) so I knew it was well made and sounds okey. For my fingers the neck just sits right in my left hand.I ve played for many years , so I know how to adjust it just right for my playing. Even tho it was very playable out from the box(My adjustment is just a matter of personal preferanses ) After a couple of days I found that the bass play so well, that I have decided to spend some money on changing the pickups, not really necessary , but for a lift of the sound to max the bass potential. I know the pick on this bass is good enough for general playing, as I have used it once in a concert/live setting in Oslo. People were curious what bass I used. They should only know its not expencive. Off course it can not be compared to a bass for 5 times the money, BUT it can be compared with basses three times the money. So concider the price, and do a gig with your hereos, they would not recognise any weakness :-)