Thanks Chris, I think the grey Carvin still kicks a lot of ass. I was really looking for a smaller bodied bass for travelling, cause work's been sending all over the place. So, I'd been searching for steinbergers and saw that Spector for $800. Had to just grab it, as to whether I'll become a convert or not will be determined over the next 2 months or so. Sad to say though, that I'm using an instrument with a $2400 list price as my beater bass...