The bass arrived in fine condition. I had heard it´s sound on youtube, and on my Ampeg amp, it sounded way to bright with the Gibson NPS 45-105 strings. After a change to Dean Markley Blue Steel 45-105 strings, I got it to sound the way I wanted. This T-bird bas also don´t sounds at it´´ s best with all instrument cables. The combination with Planet Waves Stage Line, 6 meter works for me.