Lets Compare and Contrast, shall we...
This is what a real acoustic bass looks like. Just imagine dropping one of these babies face down on the floor...ouch. But, notice the size. This beast can produce gorgeous sounds that could make one cry. The wood has to sing together in order for it's voice to be consistant, warm, deep, etc.,etc. This is what I'm playing on now. Lets just say it pales in comparison...