Rickenbacker vs jack casady

[GIBrat51]

Talkbass brothers,

Let’s say the price difference between these basses doesn’t matter. Also , let’s say that I own both basses so I don’t really need to compare them - they are both fantástic.

Let’s say you had the extra funds burning a hole in your pocket. Which one would you buy?

I’m torn between a 4003s and a JC bass. I currently own a ric black star ( all black obviously) and a sparkling burgundy JC bass. I don’t mind buying another one of either one.

So , what would you guys do ?

Well... Since I also own both (with a '73 Rick 4001 and a '23 Guild Starfire I thrown in, for good measure) and have no need - or desire - for another of either? I'd have to say; I'm good, thanks. And, since I have way more than enough basses already, I'd put the money towards the Stage II tuning kit I'm planning to buy for my Harley FLRT Freewheeler. However...
By all means; buy whichever one makes you the happiest. Like I said; I'm good, thanks...

 

[bmusic]

I too have both. Like many here, I wouldn’t want multiples of either.

How about split the diff and get a 4005?

 

[bobyoung53]

Even if I didn't like Rics, I'd say go with one over a JC as I've heard they're kind of flimsy in some ways and I would imagine (having never played a JC) that the Ric will be a lot more versatile sounding and better made. I have a 2021 4003S (along with a 4001 and an early 4003FL) and it's one of the most solid basses I own. That being said if Gibson had made JC's I would have most likely already bought one (I know they made them years ago but not exactly common).

 

[Gilmourisgod]

I’ve played a JC, and it was…meh. Love the look, but it dives like a submarine and is kinda uncomfortable to play. You could say a Rix with binding is uncomfortable too, but not the S models. Maybe best of both worlds: a Ric 4005xc?
Edit: @bmusic beat me to it. We Have Spoken.

 

[DJ Bebop]

 

[prowla]

Maybe the JC because you have to dress cooler to play the Ric. That takes more time and money. Solved.
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I think that's an Ibanez...

 

[MrAB4003]

My head would say stick that money into your retirement account. But my heart would say get a second 4003 and tune it to an alternate tuning with different strings. I've actually done this and I love both my 4003s!

Plus, I've played quite a few Epiphone JCs and they were subpar for me. I've never gotten on with semihollow basses, but some bassists love them.

 

[Killing Floor]

I think that's an Ibanez...

Yeah but it’s Casady

 

[iseyb41448]

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[wiscoaster]

...
Let’s say the price difference between these basses doesn’t matter. ....
Let’s say you had the extra funds burning a hole in your pocket. Which one would you buy?
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So , what would you guys do ?

Are you kidding? With extra funds burning a hole? (NOT) Why not both? Why have to choose?

 

[iseyb41448]

Unfortunately i can only choose one. I am a broke high school student

 

[Gilmourisgod]

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Sounds plays, and feels literally nothing like either a Ric or a JC. I am Confused.

 

[DJ Bebop]

Sounds plays, and feels literally nothing like either a Ric or a JC. I am Confused.

Add some variety, not more sameness.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Unfortunately i can only choose one. I am a broke high school student

As this is the case you should be more wise with your money.

 

[iseyb41448]

i have enough for one bass. which one is better?

 

[SDC1-ClickClack]

i have enough for one bass. which one is better?