I bought a USA '78 p bass 4 years ago. I have 8 basses and some are very expensive (Goodfellow) but it's my main giging bass along with a '65 re-issue Noel Redding Jazz bass. The Jazz has a J-East retro eq system on it and I use it in active mode on gigs where I need more clarity, but my p bass is my starting point. It does what it says on the tin! It's without a doubt the best all round bass on the market