2nd Generation M2 Vintage Specs:
1. Rolled Fretboard Edges - Round edges give the player a better feel.
2. Neck Shape - New: Satin Neck (instead of high gloss 1st gen) finish. New Satin Neck finish for added comfortability.
3. Battery Compartment - The battery insertion compartment has changed from plastic (1st gen) to wood cover, to significantly reduce the defective rate.
4. Pickup Guard - The pickup guards, which were originally applied only to 4 string models, will also be included in the 5 string models.
5. Serial Number - The serial number on the 2nd Generation basses start with 2N, so that they can easily be identified as 2nd Generation models.
6. Body: New Gloss finish (Satin 1st Gen)