Ibanez basses have some of the most comfortable bass necks I’ve played. And, they are well-built! And, eventually when you do need parts 10+ years later, you should not have difficulty finding replacement parts or modifications that are designed for the Ibanez. If you’re looking for a budget-conscious pro-level 6-string bass, even though this one has 2-band eq versus 3-band preference, this is definitely one to consider.