Thanks for that Harold. This bass is much nicer looking in person and it's in great shape. I played it for four hours last night with my Hendrix tribute buddies. We played a SRV instrumental and I got a chance to solo it for a few turn arounds....wonderful. I'm 53 and this is my 3rd. Alembic in my stable. I really wanted a chance to play and own a series 2 before I'm too old or dead. I'm still grinning this morning from ear to ear. I'm off to change the strings, clean some brass, and give it a set up tweak.