As a direct comparison, would it be expected to be any difference in volume between flats and rounds? I've just bought my first fretless this week and as such, it's also my first experience with flats. It's a Squier Jazz, the modded Burgunday Mist one which was being sold via here earlier this week.
Just from my initial plays at home, I was surprised at how quiet it appears in comparison to the other three basses I have which are all fitted with rounds - all passive btw, Fender AVRI Jazz, Lakland JO Dudepit and Lakland Decade.
So, is a quieter tone to be expected from flats?