While I still use this bass there are several problems I have had with it.This bass is very NECK HEAVY. I have a 3" suede strap and the neck will still drop to the floor if I don't control it. It takes unecessary effort just to counter the effect.The WIRING is shoddy. The knobs were not secured and while adjusting the volume the wires fell appart. I gave up on this bass at this point for a while. I've since rewired the whole thing and got it in working order. The wires themselves are very thin and prone to breakage. I replaced and resoldered them all.The PICKUPS are not shielded so expect a ton of crackling or other interference.The AMP is not worth the space it takes up.This is my second try as I returned the first one right away, because the neck was so twisted.There are much better starter/beater basses than this. This one is not worth the hassle if you just want a fully working bass.