Active (bass) yet affordable

Usually basses which can switch between active and passive electronics never come cheap. I was searching the Web and I come across this:

Smash JB1-active

Previously, there was a passive-only version for this (JB1). I've tried the JB1 at SV Guitars and heard of it in action. It is definitely a good bass good enough for noodling. So the new JB1-active gives us a choice between active and passive mode on the same bass. Price? Mike said it should be around $300 (which is definitely a very good price). When will it be available? Probably next month!