When you get the rod let us know how you like it.

To answer your question, I've cast a buddies Blonde Bastard, seemed pretty sweet for the price. He ordered his on the initial introduction, got it for a song. Haven't cast or held a Thramer so I can't compare actions or build quality. Build quality is kinda subjective, but I'd place the Blonde Bastard a couple of notches below a Golden Witch.