This is an entry-level electric upright bass. You'd have to spend over 100,000 yen to get something better. It's probably the only option, whether new or used. Of course, the sound is different from an acoustic upright bass, but the piezo pickup makes it sound surprisingly close. Controls include volume and a subwoofer, allowing you to emphasize the low frequencies. Be careful not to overdo it, as it will sound more electric. You can plug headphones directly into it, so practice is self-contained. You can also connect it to an amp with a shielded cable, of course. There's something like a strap pin on the top (photo 5), so you can hold it like an electric bass, like Tony Levin... well, you *could*.