Palatino Billy Bass 3/4-Size Upright Bass  

Actually I didn't know what to expect! I've hesitated for a while about trying this bass, the first thing that attracted was the style, totally me! So I'm on a budget and can't afford a expensive top line bass. There was a lot of bad press about these basses "it's a china bass etc." and no reviews to back it up! So I decided to go for it, really wanted my own bass. I immediately purchased new strings and decided not to use the factory string's, and I went to get it professionally set up" was not set up"! We were surprised after the set up, the expectation was that the body was going to be flat etc. The front is curved, came with a fine adjustable bridge, nice tuner's, and it looks pretty fly! As far as tone, really nice and clear, my bass teacher was extremely impressed! My CON'S, just that there was a little chipping in the finish, and the pin-striping was a little weak, and two spot's of buzzing! Besides that I am very pleased for what I paid!