Hi Jeff,
There are no comments about the pickup position or electronics on this bass. If you could email me or post pictures of what is inside the electronics cavity I can let you know what I think is going on there.
Here's what is in the instrument file:
top: Bocate
body: Mahogany
neck: 3-piece Maple
scale: 32 medium
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
pickups: AXY
electronics: AE-1 (so that's 2 volume and 1 filter)
birthday: April 23, 1985
There is one registered owner in Washington.