Bought this for my 11yr old son after he struggled to use my bass. The bass is really good. The neck is straight and frets are welll dressed. This is my 2nd SX instrument. They are very well made. Expect to pay at least double for something comparable from a music store. The amp isn't very good though. But to be fair, you need at least 75watts for a bass to sound good anyway. The amp is useful to practice with in a bedroom. I would have paid $120 for bass alone and been happy. So, consider the amp a free gift.