I noticed that the bass has a Custom SN rather than a Series SN... I guess because it doesn't have a Series body (no back laminate). I tried to trade for a bass with SII electronics that also had a non-series body, so I guess there are a few out there. I love my short scales and would like to get another Series instrument, but the clunky power supply issue is making me think twice. A Blue Box would work (although I prefer to go wireless), but that adds another $500+ to the cost of the bass. Hmmmmm.....