I think uncle Dave has made it clear enough that he thinks highly of the board in a lot of respects, but that it's overall performance does not make him feel the comfort level that he wants to feel when playing in a professional situation. Unlike Dave, I play out as a secondary basis. I do not do so in order to make a living, nor do I necessarily need the income. Having said that, I still am picky about what I bring to a show. The board(s) I bring is the main tool that allow me to express myself and I want to be as comfortable as possible when I'm doing so. That also applies to when I'm composing music for myself or someone else in the studio, which for me is an even more important aspect of what I do as a musician.

Having the informantion I see here and someone elses opinions, whether it be positive or negative, gives me a little more insight on what to look for when I'm auditioning new boards. When I look at a new board, that's exactly what it is.. an audition. Like Dave, I'm never totally sure how comfy I'm going to be with a board until I put it to use in a real life situation, but at least I can have a heads up based on what other players share here.

There aren't any boards I've tried yet that totally satisfy me, but it comes down to choosing from what is currently available to keep my comfort level as high as possible.