Perfect for amateur practice, great sound range (from fat to singing), I use it with a Markbass CMB 121 Blackline Combo (150 W) and it just sounds perfect. The bass is not heavy to hold and quite well balanced (it does not drop on the side of the head) and the body shape is pleasantly ergonomic. About manufacturing quality, it is quite correct, the control knobs feel a bit cheap (but I guess they can be replaced) and the fret ends are not perfectly cut and polished, without being an actual problem in term of playability so far. In short: For that price, I am just very happy with that Marcus Miller bass!