JB-20 SB Standard Series : very very playable

Just unboxed my latest Harley Benton birthday bass. to be honest , i was expecting a little less. having read the reviews i was expecting something that was just "ok" ! while it does have its minor issues ,Namely slightly crackly pots and the odd unfinished fret edge , they are so minor i feel petty mentioning them. this bass is very very playable, the neck is fast and the action is beautifully low out of the box. the sound is to my liking , sure you will get a better sound for more money , but hell its far far from shabby ! the finish is faultless (and trust me i have had a magnifying glass on it). It's not a top end bass , it doesn't pretend to be, but what a fun guitar ! I have marked 5 stars across the board because for what it is honestly marketed as and the price , it exceeds what i was expecting.