I started out with this bass a few months ago and it’s been great, I dig the black glossy look, and the typical Ibanez style.
It has a very thin neck which is great for beginners and those with smaller hands, the strings are set a little close and there is a buzz on some lower frets of the E string but that’s nothing a setup wouldn’t fix
The controls are simple and easy to use, neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume and tone. It’s very versatile and I believe as a beginner it’s helped me find the sound I want for moving onto another bass.