http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazi...ces_PB4_and_PB5_Classic_Bolt_Neck_Basses.aspx Prayers have been answered...maybe
Here is the obligatory '...it if only had' post! If it only had available: 35" scale MM pickup at bridge Hipshot bridge It would be a winner!
I think their "market share" just jumped. Always wondered why they didn't offer a P option. They body shape doesn't quite get it for me, but a lot of people will like it, no doubt.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/new-carvin-p-bass-about-time-998172/ Here is a thread about it that is already several pages in. Search works.