I'm really thinking hard about going down to just the Big Al. This bass is great, but I always want to play my Big Al, so that means that this one might have to go. I haven't even had it two months. Its in phenomenal condition, its only 8.6lbs, it still has the stickers on the back. Vintage Pearl Guard with one of the nicest rosewood boards I've seen on a Bongo. Discontinued Ice Blue Finish. There weren't very many instruments made in this colour, let alone Bongos. This is a super player with a killer tone. I might consider going down in class for an interesting P or J, I love Burgundy Mist and other vintage colours.