Although I ordered model Höfner HCT-SHB-BK-0, I received model Höfner HCT-SHB-BK-0-NC, I don't know why. But, I accepted that small confusion as something that can happen to anyone today (why does it always happen to me? :) ) The bass is interesting, because apart from the small body, everything else gives the feeling of playing a larger bass model. Holds the tone surprisingly well, the sound is excellent (with better strings it would be even better). The only bad feature is the balance and placement of the strap holder, from which the guitar falls out very easily. I would not be ashamed to play that bass somewhere in the company of today's elite bass guitars. I think many would wonder if the prices of expensive basses are really realistic and justified.