The low B string is tighter than my Fender and has a clear sound. My dislikes were a small list indeed. So I removed it and installed a round knurled knob with no sweat. The last complaint is that small finish blemishes can be seen below the black paint when you look close. I would have no problem taking this to a gig with no back-up.
All hardware is black chrome.
I could tell the previous owner did nothing to the bass. Did not even put it in a case. This Kramer has replaced my Jazz bass at rehersals and will be taken to the next gig. The case is custom made for the bass with full neck support and an indentation at the top for the 14 deg tilt headstock. It looks just like an SKB case but much cheaper to buy.