I would definately say its worth the $700. Those basses are beautifully built and sound great. My one word of caution is if you've never played one, its got a unique feel. I had an SB600 and the neck was pretty thick at the nut. 1 3/4" i believe, and was narrow at the heel. 2". If you're good with that, it'll be a great bass for you. I love the sound and look of these basses, but I never quite bonded with it because of the thickness of the neck at the nut. But that one pictured is sweet.