Used at home for direct recording. Good bass on every level - from wood and finish to craftsmanship and electronics. I have used a few from very cheap to reasonably expensive (many copies, Squier Vintage, Ibanez SRF700 with active Bartolinis) and tried some Fenders etc. before ending up with the Marcus Miller V7 2nd generation. The neck (9.5") feels comfortable with no sharp edges, fairly slim. Can be strung through the bridge or through body, useful for someone who can hear the difference). PUPs can be switched between passive and active, though even if you are in passive mode the batteries will still drain with the jack in. With the active/passive switch, the tonal palette is quite broad - within JB territory, still. The body is fairly heavy in comparison with some others but resonant with good sustain. Together with proprietary electronics it provides a very defined sound with no inherent 'reverb' and responds well to effects if you choose to use them, such as reverb, chorus, etc. Tried it with nylon coated strings but went back to original flats. Bright and zingy enough to not warrant roundwounds. Can't see how this bass can be beat for the money.