This was my first major upgrade as a bass player. This is a great combo with plenty of volume and decent tonal options. The paper/aluminum speaker cones give the tone a unique kick. While it's only 60lbs, the handle placement makes for a bit of an awkward carry. I really like the kickback feature especially when playing small venues as I frequently would have to go without a monitor and the kickback feature made hearing myself over the guitars and drums much easier.