Doc, Yes, I am. Let me introduce myself. I have played bass since 1963. Any instrument I buy will get played. It was nearly too much to pay, but my sons are out of college! I am new to Alembic, although I have read much about the company and the basses. I play Gibson (EB-2), Tobias (Killer B), and Fender (precision) basses but I am sure the Alembic will become an important part of my low-end. Allen