I had sworn them off forever after I ordered a JPM1000.... John Petrucci model..... and I hated it.... I felt that it played as well as crap would. I must say I do love my newest member of the family...
No opinions on the model, but I have owned a GB100 as well as currently owning a EDA900 bass, and I have been very happy with the quality and playability of both.
Also to mention that I saw Offspring last night, and through Noodles hands, the guitar sounded great !