It's just as good in real life.
I've owned loads of basses over the years,including many P's & this is a very nice P bass indeed.
It was a bit of a gamble when I did the trade as I didn't get to play it until it arrived so was very happy with it indeed.
My band plays classic sabbath tunes & the Dingwall just didn't fit,whereas the P fits perfectly,I can get my Geezer mojo going.
I actually find it easier & more comfortable than the Dingwall too,so much so I'm tempted to sell/trade Combustion for another one of these.