I ordered my Classic Special in Dec and was told it was 7 months, the guys at Bass Direct confirmed last week that they’re still on track for that time frame. It’s a 6 string with a ramp which means its probably more non standard than the California’s so you maybe in luck
I've wanted to foray into the world of fretless and took the opportunity to acquire this beauty, semi hollow so pretty resonant even when not plugged in. Now i've just got to practice until I don't suck!
I know what you mean but i'm a heathen and thought if the option for the active is there I'd go for it, passive toggle so best of both. I also have a Stu Hamm Urge 2 which I love but the one thing I would change is a passive mode as it's active only.
I've had this custom build for a couple of months now and it was well worth the wait, easily the best put together and one of the best feeling basses I've ever played.