I foolishly sold a '79 Stingray 6 years ago, and have regretted it ever since. I recently tried to re-acquire it (I sold it to a local bassist), but he wouldn't give it up (and I really can't blame him, it's a great bass). I decided to check out some new ones after reading so many great things about them here. When I first played the 30th, it felt and sounded so right I bought it on the spot. Soon after, I lucked into the 20th. I couldn't be happier!