SX Short Scale P/J is this really new?

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SX Ursa 3 JR MN ALDER 3TS SHORT SCALE BASS w/Bag - RondoMusic.com
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SX Ursa 3 JR MN ALDER 3TS SHORT SCALE BASS w/Bag
NEW!! A Short Scale Alder Body Ursa 3!

• Great for the player that requires a smaller, more comfortable bass

• Includes a free padded carry bag.

• This bass has a 30" scale length; that's 4 inches shorter than a normal size bass, making it an excellent starter bass for a young beginner

• It also makes a perfect low cost travel bass

• Dual cutaway body provides access to the upper frets

• Contoured back for hours of comfortable play

• Bolt-on maple neck with adjustable truss rod

• Solid American alder body creates an authentic vintage sound

• Maple fretboard with 20 jumbo frets

• High output passive style pickups with two volume controls and one tone control

• The design of the neck and fully adjustable traditional bridge provide superior action, making this bass very easy to play

Measurements

• Full length, including strap button: 43"

• Scale length: 30"

• Width at the widest point: 12"

• Width of the neck at the nut: 1 1/2"

• Width of the neck at the 12th fret: 2 1/32"

• Width of the neck at the 20th fret: 2 1/4"

• Thickness of the neck at the nut: 13/16"

• Thickness of the neck at the 12th fret: 7/8"

• String spacing at the nut 3/8": (overall 1 1/8")

• String spacing at the bridge: 5/8" (overall 1 15/16")

• Neck pickup: 2 1/4" x 1 1/16"

• Bridge pickup: 3 5/8" x 3/4" (1 1/8" to screw cutouts)

[edit: I guess what is new about this is that it has an Alder body and the previous ones circa 2010 didn't?]