NBD help: Cabronita P vs Jack Casady Sig

[OneAri]

Dilemmas in the title. I've tried both and both are absolutely sublime. It would be my biggest gear investment by a long way so I need to get this right.

The cheaper Squier Cabronita which came out recently was a bit of a turn off to the Fender, but I've played both and for a Fender P the Cabronita is incredible value.

I'm in a rock/indie originals band so either suits the stuff we play, and my current bass (Epi Thunderbird) is a totally different feel so as far as matching it to my current player is concerned it's all fairly irrelevant.


Any advice/experience/ alternate suggestions are greatly appreciated
Thanks

 

[vegas532]

I can't speak for the Cabronita, but the Casadys are just so versatile. I use mine for everything from ballads to fuzzed out distorto-rock and all points in between. If the balance issue with the Casady drives you nuts, order a set of Hipshot Ultralites for it and that pretty much solves the problem. It's the bass that's so good that I have two.

 

[OneAri]

and so the decision becomes harder how do you like the build quality of that JC? Although I can't really speak as I've never played a hollow body bass before, it felt a little fragile whereas I heard a reviewer liken the Cabronita to 'playing a tree'

 

[tribbledaniel]

I have a Cabronita and I love it. I put Labella flats on and it purrs if I need it and most definitely growls when called upon! I tried out the JC and I just was not comfortable with the shape. And I found the neck a bit too skinny. I know it's a standard scale bass but I felt like it was medium scale for some reason. Most probably the shape of the bass threw me off. No complaints tone-wise though.

 

[vegas532]

and so the decision becomes harder how do you like the build quality of that JC? Although I can't really speak as I've never played a hollow body bass before, it felt a little fragile whereas I heard a reviewer liken the Cabronita to 'playing a tree'

I'm pretty hard on basses and the Casadys handle my clumsy oafish self just fine.

 

[Red_Merkin]

Subbed because I'm kinda GASing for both.

 

[OneAri]

I'm pretty hard on basses and the Casadys handle my clumsy oafish self just fine.

Dammit, was pining for a shortfall with at least one of them , what kind of music do you play? It seemed pretty oriented towards blues/jazz, it was definitely a warmer sound than the cabronita

 

[Tom Howland]

I'd go with the Cabronita.
The Cassidy is sweet, but a pain in the ass to adjust, and set up.
And high tension strings can mess with bridge.

 

[vegas532]

Dammit, was pining for a shortfall with at least one of them , what kind of music do you play? It seemed pretty oriented towards blues/jazz, it was definitely a warmer sound than the cabronita

Industrial, Prog, and general distorto-rock.

 

[scotch]

I own a Cabronita & love it! Great rock-leaning tone and mine is holding up great on tour!

That said, I love Jack Cassady's as well (I don't own one but have played them a bunch). Honestly the Jack is a little more versatile for a wider range of styles. The tone is less mid forward.

2 very different sounding and playing basses! If you are in a more aggressive rock band, the Cabronita is a great choice. If your gigs lean mote to rootsy material, I'd choose the JC.

 

[vegas532]

If you are in a more aggressive rock band, the Cabronita is a great choice. If your gigs lean mote to rootsy material, I'd choose the JC.

Later today, I'll post a song featuring a Casady with HEAVY fuzz.

 

[scotch]

Later today, I'll post a song featuring a Casady with HEAVY fuzz.

Please do!

Not saying the Casady can't do aggressive rock - just that the Cabronita leans that way while the Casady leans more towards rootsy rock.

 

[tornadobass]

I can't speak for the Cabronita, but the Casadys are just so versatile. I use mine for everything from ballads to fuzzed out distorto-rock and all points in between. If the balance issue with the Casady drives you nuts, order a set of Hipshot Ultralites for it and that pretty much solves the problem. It's the bass that's so good that I have two.

Offhand, do you know which size Hipshot tuners?

 

[vegas532]

Here you go: When the bass kicks in at 2:06, that's a Casady through a Malekko B:Assmaster and a VT Bass straight into the Pre.

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[chuck norriss]

The Casady is magic but I had problems twice--first w the bridge broke then truss rod broke. What is that.
If it weren't for those major breakdowns it would be my only bass.
Get it together epiphone come on.

 

[scotch]

The Casady is magic but I had problems twice--first w the bridge broke then truss rod broke. What is that.
If it weren't for those major breakdowns it would be my only bass.
Get it together epiphone come on.

Come on, I mean what bass is gonna stay in one piece when Chuck Norris gets his hands on it?

 

[vegas532]

Come on, I mean what bass is gonna stay in one piece when Chuck Norris gets his hands on it?

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