Sorry, you had a bad experience! I have three Sadowsky ME Basses , 2 PJ5s and 1 JJ5. All three are excellent for the money. I did have to adjust action, pickup heights for my taste. I also own 2 Sadowsky NYC Basses, 1 UV60 4 string and a PJ5. Both are to die for IMHO. I also have a MIG Will Lee...