Mine has a 12th-fret join, as appears to be the standard for this model. Mine is also one of apparently quite a few that were built with a fret marker at the 9th instead of the 10th fret. Since most uke players, don't even know there *is* a 10th fret, it really isn't that big a deal.
I agree completely! I don't think I have ever played above the 7th fret, myself, which is why the shorter fretboard appealed to me. I'll certainly never play above the 12th, or past the neck/body joint onto a fretboard extension. I really like the vintage vibe the shorter neck and fretboard offer....