2nd Generation P7 Specs: 1 . Pickup Set Change - The pickup set is redesigned. The 2nd gen Marcus Miller Pickups are made with different magnets and different coils for higher resolution and clearer sound. Collaboration with Marcus Miller to tailor the best sound balance. The exterior of the pickup has a printed logo 2. Ebony Fingerboard - New: Ebony fingerboards (1st gen have Rosewood). New: Alder + Ebony (instead of Alder + Rose 1st gen). Ebony fingerboards are an upgrade of the quality of the instrument, and reflects a higher priced product group. 3. Rolled Fretboard Edges - Round edges give the player a better feel. 4. Neck Shape - New: Satin Neck (instead of high gloss 1st gen) finish. New Satin Neck finish for added comfortability. 5. Battery Compartment - The battery insertion compartment has changed from plastic (1st gen) to wood cover, to significantly reduce the defective rate. 6. Pickup Guard - The pickup guards, which were originally applied only to 4 string models, will also be included in the 5 string models. 7. Serial Number - The serial number on the 2nd Generation basses start with 2N, so that they can easily be identified as 2nd Generation models. 8. Body: New Gloss finish (Satin 1st Gen)