After gassing for just shy of a year, I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a the 4 string brother of the five string. I like the pickups & the bridge. These basses are still a bargain for what they are. If it were to get damaged or stolen, you wouldn't be out as much as if it were one of your vintage basses. We'll see what the next couple days brings. I would like a fire burst bass, like the five string, but not enough to pay much extra for it.............................. I like the 2014 a bit better than the 2013.