I have owned this bass for at least 10 years. I play professionally, not with this bass, so I have other very nice instruments. I like this bass because it has a very fat sound. I have used it for some studio work. My only problem with the bass is with the tuners. When you least expect it - they break. Dean was very good and sent me a new tuner the first time. After the second one broke I replaced all of them with Schallers. I made a big difference in how it tunes, very smooth, and holds it pitch. The other thing that I just remembered is that I changed the nut to real bone. Other than that I think it is a great bass for jammin. The Neck does need adjustment from time to time.