I really sat down over time with the 3 Sires I had for a while. I had a 4 string V7 vintage, a V75 alder and another V75 maple, .Ive got to say my experience was good. They were heavy but they were so good sounding. They were good feeling with the rolled finger boards. .If I was in the market for any Jazz bass at a lower price point I would so look at these because one, the preamp. this has been said before of course, and the pickups. The pickups are single coil magic paired with the preamp. .