A great 'starter' bass! The neck is slightly smaller around than a typical J-bass. This makes navigating the fretboard a bit easier when first learning. It also makes this bass youth friendly. I purchased it 2 years ago to start learning. It needed a bit of TLC back then so I took it to L&M for ~$100 worth of work including a full tune-up and had the nut replaced. She's been solid ever since. Dual pickups with a volume knob for each, plus a knob for gain. This is a passive bass so it does not require a battery. Comes with gig bag and strap. Typhoon - Canadian made. I'm happy to answer any other questions. You can come give it a 'test drive' using my amp. I will of course be following COVID-19 protocols.