I have had time now to try out different settings and amps. Put through my Ampeg Micro VR it has a great rock sound with a "bark" at the start of each note. It really comes to life with my Ashdown Drophead tube combo, it sounds HUGE when played through that.
The bass is very comfortable to play, resting my arm on the slope positions my hand in a perfect playing position over the P pickup. Fit and finish is very good, this bass is definitely worth the $500 street price.