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steinberger xp vs. l series

If you get one with the active EMGs, then yes, they sound quite similar.

You'll know by the positioning of the foil on the logo ( passive in the middle of the bottom of the pickup, active in the corner).


THe active ones also have a corner of the pickguard which screws away to contain the battery