ricks just a much broader range of sound though it can get muddied its much more "hi-fi" takes up more in the mix less focused on the punch of the fender
I own both. And both are awesome basses. Leo Fender and Adolf Rickenbacker somehow nailed it many years ago. It's pretty incredible that we are still playing their inventions made so many years ago. Very nice video!
Very good work. For me it is a statement of how a JB is more of a instrument while the Rickenbacker is a esthetic/style preference. Wonder if it was a blind test, Rickenbacker enthusiasts would guess it wrong.
I only wish there was a way to get the same epicness of a rickenbacker + pick without doing what all the Rickenbacker + Pick bassist already did. Damn, I just wanna go back in the 60s and be the first one to do it.
Brian May stole Rory Gallagher's guitar tone and made it his own. Think of how many different guitarists use a pbass but still sound different. The only thing missing from having a unique tone is the uniqueness you as a player bring to it.
@@jackrussellbruce7565Yeah, I can agree with this. It does not matter whether I am playing a Jazz, a Precision, Rick or even a dang Wal (once..lol). I like to use the very edge of a pick and I seem to coax a lot of grind out of basses. That's my unique touch which my instrument (JB) supports.
The Rick has that extra attack/punch. I dearly love my Jazz wouldn't trade it for the world, but the Rick is just so 'present' in the mix cos of that attack
I know Rickenbacker is a great bass, and so do Music Man, for example. But as soon as I hear Jazz Bass tone, especially slapping, it is an unarguable win for me. So pleasant to my ears. I think I somehow biased to that special sound of JB.
I really like the Rickenbacker but the Jazz bass sounds better in my opinion. But of course it also has to do with what kind of music you make, for certain music the Rickenbacker is better than the Fender. But to keep a long story short, they are 2 fantastic bass guitars
Yes it is! Even the Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass is an awesome bang for the buck. It's a shame Rickenbacker never invested in a more affordable line of instruments...
I am a bit surprised to hear how good the Rick is sounding while being slapped. However, my favorite tone, in that sample, is the Jazz bass being played with a pick.
I used to own both.. I have to say they both do have an awesome distinctive sound from one another and both are excellent but I prefer the Jazz with its deeper tones and richness and versatility. I like the thin neck at the top Incredibly smooth action, comfort of the body...a bit heavy but well balanced. I do like the stereo feature on the Rick, its unique sound, lightweight and best to keep both. Just wish my brother wouldn't have stolen my 1968 Jazz bass the turkey......needless to this day, never recovered it and might even be the one Getty Lee owns now..who knows..kinna does look exactly like that one. I miss that bass.
Rickenbacker é mais adequado com overdrives ou um pedal com um pouco mais de saturação enquanto o Jazz Bass não demanda tanto esforço nas zonas mais graves e tem um brilho natural pra estilos mais leves.
I love Rics. Played by some of my rock & prog heroes, and I’ve played one or two that played and sounded great. Yet somehow, such instruments are rare indeed. Most sound ‘meh’, and don’t play as well as I’d hope. So I’ve never gotten one…. and I’m now beyond the point of seeking one that would work for me.
@Cary Sagady I was shocked at that also because you CAN'T beat a Ric for "spank". I think using flats on the Ric restricted its REAL sound. I was waiting for that Chris Squire sound when he got the pick out!
@@MagMusic Both basses were recorded with rounds on this video. I made a mod to this Rick and I probably left the .047cap out of the circuit (I've put a push/pull switch) before recording. Nevertheless, even with the cap on, my Jazz has more treble than the Rick.
It's not surprising how you have to change your hand playing style when switching to slap. On the Fender, it's totally relaxed, as expected. On the Rickenbacker, I'm seeing you have to kind of "claw" your hand to be able to play slap on a Rick. Cuz I remember playing one years ago, and was so disappointed in the way it played. Not its sound. But its ease and comfort. It was the most uncomfortable playing experience on a Bass I'd ever had up until that point. And as Chris Squire was my hero, you can imagine that disappointment. And one thing that was disappointing, was I couldn't really slap on the Rick without some difficulty. It was limited in its expression, whereas a Fender gives you a very broad playing field.
I understand what you’re saying. The jazz is the style of bass that resonates with me the most. Tone and ergonomy wise. However, I’m not disappointed with the rick at all. It may seem as a hard bass to play, but to me it was an easy adaptation. I like to think of instruments as individuals with particular personalities. What may look like disadvantages, actually stimulates me to seek new ways to play and to groove on it. For example, I learned how to properly pick a bass on the rick. I love the way it sounds and how I groove with a pick on it!
Jazz bass 100% for me. Rics are flawed gems and you can't get one for under 2K. There are Japanese made Fender Jazz basses for under 1K that are absolutely stellar. You don't have to fight a Fender. They are so much more stable than a Ric.
I started playing a Jazz with a pick so I'm biased toward that. I'm a finger player now mostly. Owned a Ric and got rid of it. Quality was bad (neck way outta shape and the pickup selector was faulty. Superficial reasons I know, but at almost 2k you would think it'd be better out the box). In the end still, despite being sad of getting rid of the Ric as I love the sound, the Jazz feels better for me. And that was the main reason I got rid of the Ric. Neck felt like a tree.
This is a great showcase for how both basses have some similar things happening in the midrange, and at the same time can have such different voices.
Thanks man! Glad you liked it.
The Jazz bass sounds bright and punchy, the Rickenbacker is low and smooth.
Yes indeed!
Cap..
ricks just a much broader range of sound though it can get muddied
its much more "hi-fi" takes up more in the mix less focused on the punch of the fender
Rickenbacker similar to peavey t 40
Different animals for sure. I want a rickenbacker
I had one, a 1977,...wish we'd never parted ways.
Excellent tones and playing! And as a fan of natural finishes, that's a beautiful set right there
Thanks man!
I own both. And both are awesome basses. Leo Fender and Adolf Rickenbacker somehow nailed it many years ago. It's pretty incredible that we are still playing their inventions made so many years ago. Very nice video!
Thanks man! Love them both as well.
Jazz Bass growls purrfectly!
To my ears, it's the P bass that growls while the Jazz bass kind of snarls.
this video is amazing. i have a pbass and a jazz, but the rickenbacker 4001&3 are what got me into playing bass.
Thanks!
Me too
The Ric is the coolest looking bass ever. The Jazz Bass is the coolest sounding bass ever.
No other bass can match that PICK+ RICK sound, I´m a finger playing bassist, but I love that combo.
Yeah! I mainly play my rick with a pick and can vouch for that.
Like Mr Cris Squire. What a sound!!!
@@eduardogranara5804 It doesn't sound at all like Chris Squire. To sound even close this guy would need to be using Rotosound Swing Bass strings.
Chris Squire suena como Chris Squire, independientemente de que cuerdas use lol
I find myself humming this bass line often, nice work.
Thanks man!
That's why i own one of each both sound amazing
Love that Rickenbacker sound. Jazz bass nice too.
Jazz bass. There's no doubt for me😁🤘
My vote goes to the rickenbacker, it has something special.
Very good work.
For me it is a statement of how a JB is more of a instrument while the Rickenbacker is a esthetic/style preference.
Wonder if it was a blind test, Rickenbacker enthusiasts would guess it wrong.
Thanks!
I can only dream of owning such nice basses
Jazz bass the best
Good choice!
Amazing shot of the three basses in the intro. I love natural wood grained finishes.
Thanks!
A comparison just like this bit between the Rick and a P-bass would be nice!
Duly noted!
I sure liked the sound of the Fender Jazz bass best =P
I find that the Rickenbacker tone wins with a pick.
The Jazz bass wins on slap.
I can't really choose on finger
The Jazz slap tone is the classic slap tone that you’ll hear on funk records. From the 70's until now
@@Breeze_b_hard precision
I only wish there was a way to get the same epicness of a rickenbacker + pick without doing what all the Rickenbacker + Pick bassist already did. Damn, I just wanna go back in the 60s and be the first one to do it.
could try using banjo style finger picks
would be hard but maybe you could do it
Brian May stole Rory Gallagher's guitar tone and made it his own. Think of how many different guitarists use a pbass but still sound different. The only thing missing from having a unique tone is the uniqueness you as a player bring to it.
@@jackrussellbruce7565Yeah, I can agree with this. It does not matter whether I am playing a Jazz, a Precision, Rick or even a dang Wal (once..lol). I like to use the very edge of a pick and I seem to coax a lot of grind out of basses. That's my unique touch which my instrument (JB) supports.
beautiful sound, both
Thanks!
Great GrooOoove !! 🤩🥳
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing! Really enjoyed the pick on the Fender and Rick. Take care
Glad you liked it Tex! I love the sound of pick on a bass.
My 2 fav basses. Thanks for posted!!!
Thanks!
Like com inscrição. Timbre jazz bass é o top de todos os timbres.
Obrigado!
Rickenbacker sounds great, it's a great bass all around, but the JB is the slap king.
That’s a snappy version of The Smiths! Love it!
Thanks!
The Rick has that extra attack/punch. I dearly love my Jazz wouldn't trade it for the world, but the Rick is just so 'present' in the mix cos of that attack
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
New subscriber from Japan
Thanks a lot man!
Perfect Guitar: Looks like Rick, sounds like Fernder Jazz
I liked both
Better to have one of each, just in case!
I think this is what geddy lee did for YYZ, cool
I'll take that as a compliment! Thanks =D
👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤
Awwwww yeah get it.
I know Rickenbacker is a great bass, and so do Music Man, for example. But as soon as I hear Jazz Bass tone, especially slapping, it is an unarguable win for me. So pleasant to my ears. I think I somehow biased to that special sound of JB.
Jazz bass all day.
Rick ,All day,Everyday
Rick = love!
Jazzbass all day...
Oh baby that Rick is warm warm warm
I think the difference sits in the pickup position. On the Rickenbacker bass they're located way closer to the neck.
2 sonhos de consumo
Great playing!
Thanks!
Great demo btw.
Thanks!
Ric all day
I really like the Rickenbacker but the Jazz bass sounds better in my opinion. But of course it also has to do with what kind of music you make, for certain music the Rickenbacker is better than the Fender. But to keep a long story short, they are 2 fantastic bass guitars
Ric+Pick+Flats=Paul McCartney. My favorite bass sound.
I love your tone on both basses! Do you run directly through your di or do you go trhough an amp? Any eqing? Awesome work man!
Thanks man! I usually use a comp (FEA Labs Opti Fet) and a Sansamp Paradriver in my videos.
thank you, i made the decision after carefully listening. i want them all hihihi
Who doesn't?! Hahahha.
Thanks! Love both. Jazz bass is more affordable if you go MIM...
Yes it is! Even the Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass is an awesome bang for the buck. It's a shame Rickenbacker never invested in a more affordable line of instruments...
Great!
Jazz bass classico rock and roll ... Rickenbacker rock and roll classico
I am a bit surprised to hear how good the Rick is sounding while being slapped. However, my favorite tone, in that sample, is the Jazz bass being played with a pick.
I used to own both.. I have to say they both do have an awesome distinctive sound from one another and both are excellent but I prefer the Jazz with its deeper tones and richness and versatility. I like the thin neck at the top Incredibly smooth action, comfort of the body...a bit heavy but well balanced. I do like the stereo feature on the Rick, its unique sound, lightweight and best to keep both. Just wish my brother wouldn't have stolen my 1968 Jazz bass the turkey......needless to this day, never recovered it and might even be the one Getty Lee owns now..who knows..kinna does look exactly like that one. I miss that bass.
Have to ask: how old where you, and in what year did your brother stole your 68'?
Very nice groove
Thanks!
going with the Jazz
Good choice!
Rickenbacker é mais adequado com overdrives ou um pedal com um pouco mais de saturação enquanto o Jazz Bass não demanda tanto esforço nas zonas mais graves e tem um brilho natural pra estilos mais leves.
I love this groove, do you have any suggest of the music style or song have similar groove?
I want to study these style on bass thanks👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
That was fun I may study that to learn it
Thanks man!
Muito top esse contrabaixo, timbres muito bons. 👏👏👏👏👏
Both are great id like to have the two
Both are awsome! I own JB but would like to buy also Rcbk…
I love Rics. Played by some of my rock & prog heroes, and I’ve played one or two that played and sounded great. Yet somehow, such instruments are rare indeed. Most sound ‘meh’, and don’t play as well as I’d hope. So I’ve never gotten one…. and I’m now beyond the point of seeking one that would work for me.
fender jazz!!!
Always!
O dedo define..rs.rs muito bom.
Very cool groove!
Thanks man! Glad you liked it.
@@OsmarOliveirais this riff ur own?
@@DmitryIsc199The bassline is mine. The backing track is not.
На Рикембекерре играл Джими Гловер из Дип Перпл.
Love the Rick but only can afford a Squier Jazz ✌🏻😂
WOW...I cannot believe how much more "spank" that Jazz has over the Ric!
@Cary Sagady I was shocked at that also because you CAN'T beat a Ric for "spank". I think using flats on the Ric restricted its REAL sound. I was waiting for that Chris Squire sound when he got the pick out!
@@MagMusic Both basses were recorded with rounds on this video. I made a mod to this Rick and I probably left the .047cap out of the circuit (I've put a push/pull switch) before recording. Nevertheless, even with the cap on, my Jazz has more treble than the Rick.
@@OsmarOliveira🤔 interesting.
You remind me of Entwistle on the rickenbacker
Wow man! That's a high level compliment. I'm a huge fan of Entwistle, thanks a lot!
Great compression!
I loved it! Not too much, just enough to add some flavour to the tone.
I still think my Fender Jazz sounds awesome. Would love a Rick but..$$$$$$$
Yep, prices are skyrocketing right now... I was lucky to grab this one years ago.
I like fender sound
Right choice!
It's not surprising how you have to change your hand playing style when switching to slap. On the Fender, it's totally relaxed, as expected. On the Rickenbacker, I'm seeing you have to kind of "claw" your hand to be able to play slap on a Rick. Cuz I remember playing one years ago, and was so disappointed in the way it played. Not its sound. But its ease and comfort. It was the most uncomfortable playing experience on a Bass I'd ever had up until that point. And as Chris Squire was my hero, you can imagine that disappointment. And one thing that was disappointing, was I couldn't really slap on the Rick without some difficulty. It was limited in its expression, whereas a Fender gives you a very broad playing field.
I understand what you’re saying. The jazz is the style of bass that resonates with me the most. Tone and ergonomy wise. However, I’m not disappointed with the rick at all. It may seem as a hard bass to play, but to me it was an easy adaptation. I like to think of instruments as individuals with particular personalities. What may look like disadvantages, actually stimulates me to seek new ways to play and to groove on it. For example, I learned how to properly pick a bass on the rick. I love the way it sounds and how I groove with a pick on it!
Oh I love the sound of them, I just found them an uncomfortable experience, much to my chagrin! :D@@OsmarOliveira
@@DrTomoculus If you love the tone, maybe it could compensate you being out your comfort zone.
What about my therapist's fees. @@OsmarOliveira
This groove reminds me of Young Lust by Pink Floyd
Jazz bass 100% for me. Rics are flawed gems and you can't get one for under 2K. There are Japanese made Fender Jazz basses for under 1K that are absolutely stellar. You don't have to fight a Fender. They are so much more stable than a Ric.
Great video, man. 👍
Thanks!
Fender tem o "toque do chefe"
jazz bass!
Excellent 🔥
+1 for the Ric.
Right choice!
The Rick wins with the pick by far.
It’s hard to beat a rick with a pick!
Jazz Bass will forever be the GOAT
My personal favorite! Rick being close second.
I'll take one of each.
I'll take the Ricky FTW!
I prefer the Rick myself, both the sound and the appearance!
This song made me put on a ski mask and sneak around the house. 🥷🏽
The jazz bass sounds like a jazz bass and the Rickenbacker sounds like a Rickenbacker.
As it should!
Great comparison, can't hurt to own both. Isn't this one of Quist's jam tracks?
Thanks! I don’t remember for sure, but probably is...
The jazz bass is a more versatile sound, But nothing beats the rick on the coolness factor
Yep!
Correct me if I'm wrong, and it's been a while, so I might be, but doesn't the Jazz base have active pickups?
No, it doesn’t. Both basses are passive.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I started playing a Jazz with a pick so I'm biased toward that. I'm a finger player now mostly. Owned a Ric and got rid of it. Quality was bad (neck way outta shape and the pickup selector was faulty. Superficial reasons I know, but at almost 2k you would think it'd be better out the box). In the end still, despite being sad of getting rid of the Ric as I love the sound, the Jazz feels better for me. And that was the main reason I got rid of the Ric. Neck felt like a tree.
Os dois são bons
Both basses sounds amazing (of course, your playing as well). Btw, is this groove of a song? I would love to hear it fully
Nah. Just some random groove I created to a free backing track. Glad you liked it!
the more the merrier
Can´t argue with that!
Jazz bass is the best
it feels very wierd seeing a rickenbacker being played oh so gently. But then again thats my brain on motorhead
It´s much more than a overdriven rock bass. Listen to some Beatles and Rick James.
Rick with pick sound better than jb, as a pick player i need Rick now