B-550 Black Progressive Series : Hair Splitting

Having read a few online reviews for this bass I decided to give it a go. I have played it a few months now and I must say I got myself a very nice instrument for little money.

I can only confirm what I read, i.e. it's designed and built better than many branded and higher priced items; one example, it's got an inclined headstock, which only pricier branded instruments have.

The electronics may not be top notch, but they give this bass a great sound even in passive.

The only thing I dislike are the tuning machines. They are in plastic and thus sometimes are a little jerky, which makes the tuning a little harder than on other instruments. So one day I might change those, but that's the only thing I'd change.

Summing up, it's an entry level instrument if you consider it's price but a mid-level one considering it's quality.