I know they have different outputs but the apmeg 800 has no where near the grunt of my Quilter or my departed Mesa, played all three through the same cab. I never dime anything, that's not a real world example
The Roadworn Jazz came to me like this.
The Musicmaster with Jack Casady guys is phenomenal
The Darkstar with a mid ‘80s MIJ Jazz neck is incredible
And I built the green bass to honor Dad. Buncha cool parts added up to make a great bass