I got mine about 3 weeks ago from Mayones directly (great service, by the way) and I can't put it down! It's a great instrument in its own right, perfect for taking on vacation or pretty much anywhere, and it's still a bass. That means you can practice your regular stuff with it and learn new stuff and then pick up your regular bass when it's time. It's very exciting and sounds and plays great.
@Devers95 or anyone else: Which octave pedal did you settle on, and are you satisfied with it?
There's a video of Sting playing one on the BBC with Shaggy, and there are no other basses on stage, so he's doing something to get the low sound just right. I wanna know what it is!!! (Sting & Shaggy - Don't Make Me Wait Live on The One Show. BBC. 29 Mar 2018 - https://youtu.be/4Z_gtd5-1Ek)
Mine, on a walk by the water:
