Sibob,
The two sound further apart acoustically than they do plugged in, the MFD pickups and the electronics are the same on both
Lots of different tones from them both,and its fairly easy with a couple of switch throws to jump from one usable tone to another. In a band setting they cut through much better than my musicman and sound bigger too. I prefer the sound of these basses and the L2000s to any other I've heard.
They dont balance the greatest but if you play with the neck angled up a bit when standing then its fine.
I just love the look,vibe,tone and aura of these basses.imo they are pretty special
DJ