PB-50 SB Vintage Series : Way beyond expectations.

I bought it as a 'bang-around' bass, to carry around and record bass parts for my compositions. I didn't want anything fancy, or high priced, but having played one prior to purchase, it was a no-brainer. This bass is steal! Good hardware, perfect body finish, came with proper setup and intonation.

I play it mostly 50's style, with a pick. Sound-wise - It's much more than expected - great old-school grown, I had no problem nailing Conrad 'Guybo' Smith sound (heard on Eddie Cochran records). Looks great, plays sweet.

Neck is in satin finish, what not everyone might like, but at the price, there's nothing to brag about.

The 51 style pickup not only looks great on the guitar, but also does the justice to that classic sound I was going for.

Volume and Tone control do what they're supposed to do, broadening sound from bite to mellow.

This instrument is basically one of those great deals - it's simple, aesthetic, great sounding, and really nailing what it's based on - old 51 P-bass. I can't recommend more, if you're into classic sound of great records made at GoldStar studios, or anytime from early 50's to mid 60's.