Yes, on both question. Drummer's a lefty - though only with half the body! He takes care of bassdrum, and high-hat, as though he's right-handed! I can't understand it!!!
And, yes, the pickup is the original Artec. It works so good that I can't find a reason to change it. Only upgrading I've done is getting the finger rest on board. And that is only cosmetics...
The neck is nothing but faboulous! Great bass! I'm so glad Basvarken got that deal together! Fantastic work, with the most wonderful end result! Thanks again, Rob!