SOLD 11/19! I think the bolt-on Spector basses have a much livelier and more focused tone than the neck-thru models. This one is really alive with a swamp ash body that really projects. I'm NOT kidding, this bass sounds so good I give it the coveted 'the one' status (only 2 basses have attained that distinction in the past 6 months). The bolt-on maple neck has a 2-octave rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and dual EMG-HZ pickups with a 9-volt preamp with 2-band EQ. Plug it in if you dare, you will not want to put it down. Weighs only 8 1/2 lbs and has a gig bag but if I find a case that fits, I will substitute it for the bag.