Comments: First... i also own a TB1000S so i can make some real comparison.
features are mahagony body with hardwaxed finnish like the worn gibsons. this finnish looks awesome and has a vintage touch to it. but it's not the toughest, that's why i just gave it a 9 for durability. got a p90 in the neck and a coiltap humbucker in the bridge. the sound on this guitar is the most versatile one i've ever had on a guitar. i can go from really jazzy, to harsh aluminum sound to perfekt kyuss stoner/doom sound with the p90. the neck is fully made of aluminum which gives more sustain and clarity than my bean. so overall sound is a 10 !
playability is very nice because i got a radius neck with jumbo frets. has way lesser buzz than my bean. overall weight is less than my bean so also a plus when rehearsing for several hours.
Matt did a great job on this guitar and i can just recommend his guitars to anybody who is looking for a aluminum based guitar!
Comments: I could not be more pleased with my Bastin Guitar. I have found my sound with this guitar.
I will leave you with this, If you have the money.....Get one! End of story.