Yes, you're in for a treat. I finally figured out the ergonomics of mine. With a bad shoulder, it's been kind of a chore to play the Bird much. My wife and I watched STP in Chicago on cable last week, and I decided to alter my method a little. Borrowing from Robert DeLeo, I decided to bring the bass back and to the side, and held the neck higher. Voila! Much better. I used it for a set with the new band on Saturday. Beast, I tell you, beast! It's going to be in the rotation more.