Well, here's my experience, FWIW. If you're talking about a Bill Lawrence USA L-500XL, I found them to be harsh, regardless of who endorses them. I'd take a MM over them any day. Bill and Becky Lawrence made L-500XL's are another story, IMHO. I REALLY like them. They were my favorites before I found BKPs. They have taken up permanent residency in my Rich Bich, and there they will stay. They're awesome for high gain and. in my experience, clean up better than the MMs when you roll down the volume, if that's an issue for you. The MMs, to my ear, have more highs and high mids than the Bill and Becky L-500XLs, which I find to be really well balanced. I don't find the a big difference in low end response, but the others may be referring to the Bill Lawrence USAs. So, it depends on what you're looking for. Don't get me wrong, I love my new MM I put in my Explorer. They're both great pickups, just different. Buy more guitars and use both! :lol:
