I have the 5 string limited deluxe version of this bass from the 2014 run! It’s a rare find and indeed a tone monster! Good luck with the sale/trade. Here’s mine!
I was considering the same two brands as an upgrade on my MJXSC5! I, too have decided to go with Barts and an Aguilar OBP-3 Pre. Did those Barts drop in with no routing?? Do you feel they handled the 19mm string spacing well? Thanks!