I have been using an Ibanez Road Gear bass in the last 15 years almost exclusively, and the time has finally come to buy a new instrument. (Ibanez stopped producing the RDGR series around 2007.) While it has different features and pickups, it was relatively easy to find settings that are very close to the tones of my old bass. The neck is thin and very comfortable to play. The build quality and the finish are exceptional. Overall, this is an exceptional bass for the price.