Yup, MIM, cheaper by far than the road worn Mexicans though. Mixed reviews on Talkbass, but some of the SE Mexicans are considered to be very well made now (Reggie Hamilton for example).
Fact is new prices have risen dramatically from most places in the last 18 months, VAT increase, fuel price rises all affecting every stage of the process. One superb Japanese 75 jazz re-issue would have cost about £1000 to bring in 2 years ago, now it's almost £1300. American Fenders have probably been affected slightly less price wise than most. They are really good value now, imo.
Agree with you about the woofer but guess plenty of tone options with active. Biggest advantage over the Yamaha are the neck dimensions, the Attitudes are really wide and a struggle for me.
Apparently only 150 of this run are coming to EUROPE!
That scratchplate will be getting changed foor brown tortie if I keep it. Haven't bought a brand new bass for 11 years, kinda excited really.
Karl.