It really is! I've been toying with getting a new bass for ages.. and from my squiers I never saw much point ugprading to mexican/american fenders that weren't stupid money as sound/playability certainly wasnt worth it over my other basses but the sound and playability of this is amazing.. the preamp is extremely versatile and the neck is so tiny!
Can't wait to get it used in a live situation... and I now have straplocks!