Cheers Nick,seems a bit slow at the mo,suppose every one is feeling the pinch. not worried if she dosnt go. got smith 5 string gas at the mo. lovely tone, can tell its a trough neck.string spacing is ok for me,very quick for finger style.slapping no probs. remember bying a bass from you awhile back, think i bought a ksd 705 from you, nice bass.. cheers nick off to a gig...