the previous Deluxe bass might be an option if they are for sale. You can easily change pups
For pillars or any other pickups the Sandberg's I saw a the bass guitar show were outstanding in build quality
I think the ultras are way over priced
When I used to to the Liverpool Cavern club as 15 yr old most bands used sound city Hiwatt Marshall
Some H and H WEM PAs they were a pain to carry in too
I have one too as Dood says the firmware updates are excellent
Very intuitive controls a certain Walter Becker had one these
Play around with all the settings lots to enjoy