Active Modern bottom end

I must say that I find the JB version of the Fender (Japan) Active Modern to be attractive. The subtle appeal here is the fact that the body outline was re-calibrated a little bit to allow access to the 22nd fret. This makes the body look somewhat more compact & contemporary. Then again, I'm not someone who can easily adapt to the bass' (any bass for that matter) overall longer / bigger outline.

Pic: Fender Japan

Active modern

New Japanese Stratocaster, Active Modern, they call it. Yes, as the name suggests, it's an active circuitry but with some funky circuit in there to propel the activity & hush things up so you you enjoy playing, not fighting feedback. 

Actually quite intrigued by the 5-bolt neck joint with an elegant cutaway to boot. This guitar reminds me of the Aerodyne model more than anything. I find the Aerodyne more futuristic with the curved top design. Both models feature a hard edge outline, not the rounded version that everyone loves.

Pics: Fender Japan