The Kala Ubass Solid Body bass ukulele seems to be a very good value bass especially at Ackerman's price. However although the delivery time was acceptable, the Ubass wasn't really playable on arrival. I suppose these days we have come to expect musical instrument retailers to check over and set up guitars and stringed instruments before delivery, unfortunately this was not the case in this instance. However having considerable experience in this field I was able to set up the action, pickup height and intonation but for anyone without the expertise and tools then it would have been a trip to a local luthier or disappoinment with the sound and feel of the bass. Whether the discounted price precluded any retailer set up, I don't know but the amount of work required would not have been covered by the discount at local luthier rates and I note that other retailers do state 'set up before delivery'. In summary, now the bass is set up correctly I am very pleased with the instrument's sound and playability. Good value (even with a set up charge).