It isn't very often in life that something you have REALLY wanted for a long time lives up to the expectation, and it is even rarer that it exceeds it. For me this is one of those times. This thing is perfect in every way and I can't put it down.....Not really a "sparkly" type of guy, but this thing is beautiful. Neck feels great, (ebony fretboard looks killer) lightweight, sounds incredible. Have had other Stingrays before, and for me, this takes everything that I loved about them and makes it that much better. Best NBD ever.