I just started playing bass, and this is my first bass ever. I did a little research and landed on the Jaguar CV in black, and I am really satisfied! The bass is beautiful in black, and for a beginner like me the bass was totally ok to just start playing without any further adjustments (I'll have a set up later). It is not too heavy, the fretboard is comfortable, and I like the size. The stacked volume and tone knobs are cool, but they are not completely straight/aligned, which makes the quality seem a little less good. But all in all a very good beginners bass!