I have both the Aerodyne and the 4 String Shecter Elite. The Aerodyne sounds awesome and its playability is really good. I keep that one tuned 1/2 step down. Plus it's an eye catcher..The ladies dig it, and I've had a ton of compliments on it.The Shecter I use for lower tuned songs. It's a string thru body and holds its tuning very well. Also with the EMG Active pick ups in it you can blend the two to get your sound tuned in. They are both nice basses and are each around $800.