SOLD 10/2018! What I like most about the Tribute series is that they are usually 2 lbs lighter than their USA counterparts! They have definitely proven themselves to be worthy alternatives to their USA models at about one-third the price. Like Mexi Fenders, you get a lot of bang for your hard-earned buck.  This bass has a beautiful natural swamp ash body with maple neck & rosewood fretboard along with two J-style pickups and heavy-duty hardware. I've handled over 400 USA G&L basses since 1992 and I'm still amazed at the quality of the Tribute basses. This one weighs in at 8 3/4 lbs and comes with a nice gig bag.