I owned an exact duplicate of this bass from new until about a month ago -- '93 3-band, natural finish, rosewood fingerboard. I sold it because arthritis and other medical issues necessitate a lighter bass, but if I'd had the means, I'd have kept it AND bought new gear. The build quality of these basses is top-notch. In 20+ years, nothing went wrong beyond a slightly loose volume knob. Otherwise, it was bulletproof, even though I bought it while in high school and played it out through college and beyond. The finish wears like iron, the necks and bodies are wonderfully figured, the truss rod is easy to adjust, and overall they're just terrific instruments. Someone is going to get a keeper here.