I just wanted to echo what has been said about perception from the playing position vs. what the bass sounds like further away. I had no idea how my bass sounded until someone else plucked it while I was a good distance away. I was actually kind of startled because I realized I was probably over playing frequently in acoustic situations. I think practicing within about 4 ft of a wall with the wall to my back gives me a better idea because I get the reflection off the wall.
And yes, your bass is very young and you should be noticing changes in its' response for several months as it settles in.
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