Well I chased up the ad, and went down to view the bass yesterday. My hunch was right about what i was expecting... this is handmade luthier quality stuff! She plays like a babe, with an ebony board, full mahogany body, kent armstrong active pickups and a beautiful sunburst finish. Needless to say, i'm very happy with my purchase, especially with the hard case thrown in. The only issue with the bass is the weight really. It's made out of a fair old slab of tree... Whilst this is a bit of pain whilst standing up, it really does enhance the tone, and the thing just resonates for days!