There's some subtle differences that make the 1st model a bit sweeter, the Ashtray, pickup guard, finger rest, a $799 price tag vs the $1999 price tag...
I did swap the pickguard for a 'plain' w/b/w version, so it looks less 'pretty'. Still, a very cool bass that I get compliments from the guys I do my two or three bass gigs a year with.
