Well, it's not quite 'just out of the box', but it sure is cool. This is my first Gecko build. I have played it out twice on the gig so far. It is the most comfortable bass I have ever played. And that sounds weird to me because it is a Medium width neck which is wider than I am used to. Access to the high notes is incredible with the "invisible" heel. Swamp Ash body. The neck is Ziricote over Wenge with Bubinga Stripes and Gecko. Active Music Man 5 by Seymour Duncan With 3 band active. Lovin' it!