Could be, I was just passing some time in the store and tried a USA Pro II Jazz, Darryl Jones and Metro Express. The Fender was smooth and felt really premium - the neck was lovely, the sound very rich and balanced and the finish was top-notch. The Metro Express just felt underwhelming, but the Lakland was alive - I may be misremembering but I'm sure the neck had rolled edges, and the tone was more growly and barky, real personality. I was very taken, just not in the market for that kind of instrument.