thanks. it is not my first bass, i have had several over the years. just they have never worked out. i regret selling my old orino. i traded a 8" dat for it. dat was not working out with my plans. i hope this bass plays nice, as i would like to keep it. i sold my old mono and orino before beacuse the mono pissed me off. i miss that orino. but as you can see i cant stay away from them bass....lol. they just get me.