loss of brilliance

[Ken Smith]

Unless the BO you tested and the NT you tested were the exact same model and woods and ALL features, there is no way to make a comparison. Even two basses of the same model or either design in the same woods might vary in tone.

The two comparable features between the BO and NT that cannot be altered are the neck construction joint and pitch angle. All else can be 100% identical with the 3rd exception of the center Neck wood or Center block in the BO. All else in the body and neck can be the same. The difference in the joint angles will matter as much or more than wood combinations. The neck construction, 3, 5, or 7 piece changes as well. Also the woods used to make up the neck.

The humidity in the air or room you play in will alter your EQ as much as anything else.

Go in to every gig or rehearsal with open ears. Start with the EQ you know and adjust it from there. No hokus pokus about it whatsoever..