I have been playing for 52.years mostly on various 5 strings. What you're doing is great. I prefer 2 pickup basses and rely on right-hand techniques to get close to P tone. I'm still gigging at age 72. Keep going!
The roadworn sounds very "motowny", I reckon that would sound great with flatwounds, definitely more thumpy especially when you dug in with a pick. The Sire was surprisingly zingy with rounds for a P, almost like my SB-2 which I've had to tame a bit with flats. My theory with basses is that you can mold their character a bit with string choice, figure out where their strengths and weaknesses are and compensate a bit. The P4 has massive definition, it's very versatile. I noticed that all 3 basses weren't the standard P design, even the Sire was string-through, and they were all interesting details that you don't see if you stick with a standard. Be different, I say!
Nice 3-way demo. The middle “C” bass (What make is it?) has a certain “crunch” to it that the others don’t , to my ears. By the way, I’d like to know what brand & gauge of strings you use. Thanks. CC (My initials!!) ❤
I've owned (and still own) various P basses. They are all very different. In my experience, a P bass is very sensitive to how you play it. Your hand position, attack, picked vs finger style, etc. Pickup height is also a big factor in tone on a P bass. The thing I love about a good ole P bass is that it's simple and it works in nearly every genre.
❤Dear CiCi excuse me but I hear the same problem that I wrote you of. So, if the ground connected to your gear isn't ok , or the problem is the p. u. bad or badly connected to the jack. Hey wait a minute the old p.bass seems more quiet. I heard a criticism about a Sire JB active and I tought the pre was no good but now I don't what to say. I would be there and find the problem . I'm sorry , you don't deserve this fact. I wish you luck to solve it. Forgive my English but I live in Italy .❤️❤️❤️✌️
Saying all P basses sound the same is like saying all white breads taste the same, all apples taste like apples. Those who can't hear the subtle differences in all existing P basses are simply tone deaf.
Cici I consider myself a guitarist who could fill in on bass in a pinch. I am most certainly not a bass player. But I’ve subscribed. Love the stuff you do with Dave on the Anderton’s channel. You are likable, knowledgeable and kind.
The Schecter is definitely a bass with more tonal capabilities. It even sounded good when you played slap style. Being an active bass it is more “ in your face” than the other two. The Sire bass is definitely a warmer sounding bass but not in a bad way. Your vintage bass sounds like a classic P bass that we all know and love. You can tell you have played that bass a while, you look comfortable playing it. Are all three basses using round wounds? Or flat wounds? The Schector seems to be your new favourite 😎
I know exactly what you mean! :) And they’re all roundwound strings in this video! The strings on the C-Bass are older than the strings on the other two, but even with newer strings on that bass the tone remains the same!
Nobody in the comments is being straight up with you. The volume of your bass is lower than the volume of your voice, so the bass is difficult to hear at the volume I normally have things. I am listening on studio monitors, and it's much quieter than other demo videos etc. P.S. I have seen you on Andertons vids. You have an infectious smile, which always helps when making content enjoyable to watch (I am a guitar player, but sometimes think about getting a bass).
I’m realising how much guitarists can learn a lot from bass players - like hitting the back beat and harmony but most important for me is leaving space - McCartney, Carol Kaye and Andy Fraser! Keep inspiring us Cici:)
All of them sound great. The round vintage tone of the cici bass 😉sounds great. For your next Motown record choose the cici bass👍🏻. And I also like the sound of the Schecter. Its got a massive low end.
Thank you for making it possible to compare. I listened to it during watching something else. So i was more conzentrated to the sound. I like the Sire most. And I´m glad, that you don´t have to spend much Money for a good sounding Bass.
Sire = Fattest C Bass = Traditional Schecter = About as modern as a p can sound If I were to build my dream instrument I'd take the schecter's electronics, the sire's colour sceheme, and the C bass's wear & tear.
I love the schecter p bass because it really clear and stand out in the mix . It sounds really good in every genre music. Especially metal . I saw Chris David of majestica has a schecter session model t 4 strings with EMG pickup in metal united . It sounds so good
ALL BASSES ARE DIFFERENT ...THE WOOD, THE PICK UPS, THE ELECTRONICS, EVEN THE SAME TYPE OF STRINGS CAUSE BIG DIFFERENCE IN TONE ... BASSES ARE LIKE WOMEN...THEY ALWAYS TASTE DIFFERENT...STRANGELY, MOST OF THEM ARE SOLIDBODY & MASS PRODUCED INSTRUMENTS...
Basses all sound different, more so than six string guitars, imo. Resonance is more part of the sound mabey ? Connetic energy ? Lol And no distortion most the time.
OH < HIDIE HI > Cool to see a Babe do a Bass review demo . Im intrigued that after several years of watching Bass reviews , today the algorythems sent you along my way..Heres a "bone" to throw at you today ,( no rude pun intended ) Its a review of the Harley Benton P Bass that comes in a Candy Apple REd or Sunburst , both at 119.£/129$Euros. Do a review and comparison with your favourites . Chao..I shall see more as a new sub. Nice one dawlin ..
thanks I switched from guitar to bass and someone gave me an MIM Precision bass... I was wondering if I could keep the feel of this bass while still expanding in terms of sound by buying differently configured ones.
Just recently started to learn bass. Guitar before. My in house comparison is SG Bass and yesterday my Duff (all black one) arrived. Was interested in the red Vintera P bass, but thought two pickups would be more because I would want to play oldies to hard rock (basically Beach Boys to GNR). Was I wrong? Still interested in a Bass VI because it was on a lot of 60s stuff.
I don't know if I'd go as far as calling them all massively different from each other. Certainly they do sound different, but those differences will start to disappear once you put them into a mix. Add to that everything that you can do to manipulate and shape a bass's tone in post production, I think that putting them under a microscope like this is interesting, but ultimately they are all P basses.
Cool to hear your opinion, thanks for sharing :) I will say that to me the roadworn and the Schecter do sound massively different, both in and out of the mix, live or not. Yes you can make anything sound different in post production, but that doesn’t make it the ‘actual’ sound of the instrument :)
I like the first bass and the last one. BTW, your slap bass playing is excellent! My father is a bass player, he plays a lot like you. He has a Specter bass from the early 80's. Have you ever played a specter?
dear Cici, once it was also said "Precision is not suitable for those with small hands or for women" :))) I see that this legend is also categorically denied by you! I was thinking about buying a P from G&L again, I fell in love with it. I know it will be heavier and thicker necked than the Jazz, but who cares, "that sound" is everything!
They're all different although they have the p-bass shape and pickup layout. I found the road worn cici bass too soft and woolly but still a pleasant sound. The Sire sounds great to me with more cut but still with warmth and more clarity in its depth. The Schecter not only looks fantastic but also has the greatest frequency range and has more sonic versatility. Money no object I would buy the Schecter all day long. As it happens, having been inspired by you, I am going to buy my first bass guitar when funds permit. It will be a very humble Harley Benton JB-75 (jazz bass) and I'm leaning towards the black one with maple neck/fretboard over the natural finish body one (both ash bodied). Going for a Laney RB1 bass amp too. Can't wait to get started! My bass heroes, apart from someone known as CiCi Bass, are: JJ Burnell, John Entwistle, John Deacon, Geddy Lee, Flea and John Paul Jones. Thanks for vid demo - very good :-0)
If the road-worn sunburst Ci bass is a passive bass the switch is not boosting anything, there is no boost with a passive bass. The tone control will roll off the highs, not sure what the switch will do.
Beautiful!!! I love it!!! Every bass has own soul. It lives when you play on. You play what you really feel and what comes from your mind. Bass is the way for your thoughts in music. Every, really every single bass is different. That's the magic of this amazing music instrument. Thanks Carina for your opinion and video. I like it, I love it. 🎸🎼
I very much appreciate that you play standing up with the basses on a strap. It's also interesting to see where your "picking" hand is when you play the different instruments. You treat them differently (in a good way). Those three all have individual sounds and tonal possibilites, and you add to that by treating them with equal amount of respect by adjusting how you wear them and where you place (both) your hands. You would probably make two "identical" P-4's sound different but isn't that exactly what the video is about? I find it absolutely amazing to see how you make all three basses sound good by adapting to them. That doesn't take skill to do but rather a sensitivity that seems to be rare these days. Nothing could demonstrate the performance of these instruments better than that. Thank you very much for posting.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment, and attention to detail even I hadn’t (consciously) picked up on! I really appreciate the kind words as well! :)
Great comparison! They sound great, but there’s something about the Schecter. My P-4 Exotic is finally on its way! I’ve had it invoiced since last year. They said only one came in and it was mine if I still wanted it. Can’t wait!!
OMG i just realized your CeCe from Anderton's! I just watched your Sire review also. You rock! Always great to see some representation from the ladies. #girlpower
After listening to the Sire, I struggled to hear the vintage version, without altering the volume setting on my TV. It also sounded a bit flat, without much charm. As for the Schecter, I thought it was a balance between the other two, with a bit of added boost from the controls. All around, I would certainly choose the Sire! Nice work!
Title should be more like... p type basses... as none of them are actual p’s. Still interesting vid and i do like schecter basses. I have 2 fender p’s one is a jap with maple fret board and they sound very different
Curious to know why you say that? The Schecter I can see, since it’s an active bass with a preamp etc. But the rest of them are traditional passive P-basses in my view, so I’m curious to know why you think not?
No P-Basses don't all sound the same, I got a 2004 Mexican and it doesn't have that nice twang, I just heard the new Squire 40 yr anniversary P-Bass and that sounds like what I wish my bass sounded like. I have a local used shop that we get to try everything from 60's on up vintage and I've never been impressed by the most expensive one's ever, also I had a 1995 Japanese 50's reissue back in 95' and that didn't have that nice twang like the first bass she played, it was really round sounding which I didn't like but it felt better than a lot of the American basses I did get to try back in the 90's,
I couldn't even make up my mind between getting a P or J bass so I got a Yamaha PJ bass. Active. I'm playing it with flats, use the J pickup way more than the P. Easy to play, thumpy vintagey sound. Good for jazzstuff. To be honest I have never been disappointed with a Yamaha product of any kind, they make so many things.
YAY!!! I was tracking guitars all day (just put up the video in fact) and how wonderful it is to come home to THIS!!! Totally loving this. I love all the basses, though I am pretty in love with the looks of the Schecter. Hope you and Dave are well and great video per usual.
I have 3 precisions and a jazz. To me the 3 ps are different. But they have different strings. My Mexican roadworn classic 50s precision bass has an A neck with elite Detroit flatwounds. It is so comfortable to play. My American 1996 p bass has Ghs bass boomers and is a beast and pretty heavy but you feel the quality. The neck is beefy and has a great bassy bass tone. Then I've a squier from 1989 with American pro 2 pick ups installed and Addarrio chrome flatwounds which are more trebly sounding flats and feel great. But all 3 have different feels to them. I have an Adam Clayton signature jazz bass in sherwood green metallic paint which I love but I am a p lover. Do you not like jazzes CC? And if not why? Just interested.
Did you build the c-bass? If so, do you have any tips to building your own bass? I’m heavily influenced by Steve Harris but don’t want to buy his signature model because I want my bass to represent me not someone else.
That Sire p4 is spectackular! I am building my own P bass now. Got a big piece of ash of a friend. Thinking a pale daphine blue should be nice. Anyhoo, Therese is so many good female bass players out there now. Like Tal Wilkenfeldt, YOU, and a yong polish lady, Juliaplaysgroove. Does not say mutch, but omg! She can play. But again, Cici bring another side of the hole thing. Keep on doing what you do.
There's so much that affects the tone of a p bass. Wood, Pick ups, pick up placement, electonics, bridge, nut, tuners, string through, fretless, finish, fingers, etc. You can literally have 3 Fender Pbasses that all sound different. A 60s P bass, A Player and an American Professional II all sound noticeably different
Do all upright bass sound the same? I think not as you can hear in this video - ua-cam.com/video/-RvOORj_eIQ/v-deo.html It's the player, all in the hands! Edgar Myer is fantastic!
Hi Cici, just discovered your videos, loving what you do, so in my opinion, your Schecter sounds great as it's active, you get a punchier sound while still maintaining the P sound, I truly love the Sire for the warm and clear sound with great sustain on the notes 👍🏽 and last the Roadworn C-Bass to me has a very dark sound, doesn't sustain much . I heard a lot of hum noises on all 3 basses, the Schecter and Sire wasn't so bad but the C bass was most present.. It would've been nice if you had a Fender, I know they are expensive now. Thank you for the videos, will definitely follow you..
Why's there only a middle pickup? and why's it split? Or whatever it is... I don't understand basses... Could you do a video on different kinds of bass pickups, their placements and the why and how of it? I only have a Masonite 30" inch scale Jerry Jones bass with 2 lipstick pickups and I'm questioning why and what I can do with it besides play punk rock
Hi. I’m a long time guitar player thinking about having a go on bass but don’t know what to go for, precision or jazz? Looking to to play blues/rock. Any ideas?
I own 3 P basses, Fender, G&L and Sire. For me the G&L sounds the best, Sire a close second. Thanks for the review. Of the ones you’ve played I like the Sire.
Much as the pre-owned Lakland DJ4 that I've got is sonically the most versatile bass I've ever played and a quality instrument (especially with the John East pre-amp), I first started playing on a P bass, namely an old 70s/80's Ibanez/Pearl copy.... and I wish I'd never let it slip through my fingers. I've been GAS'ing for a P bass for ages. And the Sire does look and sound great. If I do end up with another one, its almost odds on gonna be the Sire. The Schecter was very versatile sounding, tonally and so it should be at that price point (competing against Lakland directly?).... but in terms of the character of the sound.... has to be the Sire
Like your reviews and your Anderton's work. Bassist just got an esp b 10. She fell in love with it. It's $200 with active pickups, 24 frets, satin finish and so lightweight. Do a review of it sometime?
Nice comparison vid. They all sound great and they all look great also. I think the Schecter offers more, but that could be because it costs more. You sure love that Sire P5, I feel sorry for anyone that tries to come between you and it!!!!! The Sire does sound remarkably well for what?, half the price? Seriously considering picking up a red Sire P5. You play very well, especially those soft melodies. They're so dreamy
I did not hear a lot of difference between the two passive ones. Rather marginal. The active one was much more defined. I listened to it on AKG headphones. I would like to positivly mention the player...... ;-) I believe a lot of the sound comes from you.
Not all P basses sound the same. In fact they probably all sound very slightly different. I have two almost identical P basses made by the same luthier. The only difference is that they have different bridges. They sound very different. One has the classic 60s soul P bass sound the other has a brighter more modern sound.
the "SIRE" without a doubt, has much more spark, the sound of the active instruments loses all its purity, in my opinion, good review, greetings from the land of orange
Great bass comparison job. I'm not a musician nor expert on tones. Hearing from these basses makes me like them anyway, as you keep playing those lovely tunes. And so I loose the sense if they are that different from each other. As I told, not that good on hearing and perceiving and memorizing tunes. But then by the end of the video, putting some parts of each closer, yeah, it makes easier to understand the differences. Thanks for the vid. Regards from Brazil!
The pickup in the Sire D5 is also really lovely, I chose the D5 (even tho the P5 is quite something.) Both are so close to the instrument, the D5 has this certain kind of almost ragged detail, you can hear lots of wood. I also have a Schecter Model T with EMG PJXs which is a breathtaking instrument, I don't know what they did but they really locked the mojo into it. Your CC sounds like it has less sustain bloom than the Sire, very compressed, old strings maybe?
The worn sunburst one is the one that sounds closest to a Fender. Which was no surprise, given that it's essencially a replica of a 1960s Fender... I bet it could do the whole James Jamerson bit with aplomb with a set of flatwounds on it... But that active Schecter is a great, modern take on a Precision. And the versatility that the EMG circuit brings, makes it a compelling proposition for a lot of players, I think.
I think the Schecter wins for sound, the Road Worn is the best looking, and i really have a thing for roasted maple necks. If i could only have one, I would choose based on sound.
Hi Queenie! Great playing on this post. Your so versatile & seem equally at home with slap , using a pick or finger-style.. Impressive! I’ve owned a couple of lovely P-Basses(sold now,regrettably..) Have you tried flat-woundstrings yet? New realms of SMOOTH groove! 🙏🏻💐🎶❤️
The roasted neck on the sire make it that warmer, I much prefer the tone of the non roasted maple, even the roaddestroyed C bass is more midrangey, the active eq on the shecter make it a different ballpark, very modern sterile sound
I just really enjoy listening to you play, very nice! I like the Schecter for tone clarity, the CiCi Fender sounds like it would need shielding to have a more clean sound, but I love it! I’m not as impressed with the P5 as you are (you really should here it with a Dimarzio pickup (Bee Knees), but if you enjoy it I’m sure you will play just a spot more fantastic, thank you!
I also got 3 p basses. A Fender road worn in fiesta red and a maple fretboard. The other ist the road worn Nate Mendel signature bass with a rosewood fretboard. And last but not least a Sandberg VM with a maple fretboard. All sound different and great.
The Sire sounds the best by far , the second one ( road worn ) definitely sounds muted as you say , like you have a big thick comforter thrown over the speaker cabinet. Compared to the Sire and Schecter anyway. The second comes in second IMO it’s preferred to the C bass but man that Sire tone kicked ass. Schecter was quality too though. Maybe a new set of pickups would give that roadworn a new life. Love all your playing especially the one you always played first. Was that something you made up or where does it come from ?
![[Eng Sub] Schecter P-4 Exotic active P-bass](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EEu7CNXZsPc/mqdefault.jpg)
I have been playing for 52.years mostly on various 5 strings. What you're doing is great. I prefer 2 pickup basses and rely on right-hand techniques to get close to P tone. I'm still gigging at age 72. Keep going!
hell yeah man keep rocking!!!!
stop lying. everyone know you're not gigging lmao
@@longdongbongchong no we don’t. How about you don’t assume?
Now that is the proper way to do a bass comparison. Brilliant job. You are a breath of fresh air in the bass world. Thanks ever so much for your demo.
Thank you so much Jim, I’m so happy to hear that :) Glad you enjoyed it!
The schecter produces a beautiful sound. All three are nice but the schecter has my attention. Thank you much for your time ❤
The Schecter is absolutely my favourite tone here, just beautiful
The roadworn sounds very "motowny", I reckon that would sound great with flatwounds, definitely more thumpy especially when you dug in with a pick. The Sire was surprisingly zingy with rounds for a P, almost like my SB-2 which I've had to tame a bit with flats. My theory with basses is that you can mold their character a bit with string choice, figure out where their strengths and weaknesses are and compensate a bit. The P4 has massive definition, it's very versatile. I noticed that all 3 basses weren't the standard P design, even the Sire was string-through, and they were all interesting details that you don't see if you stick with a standard. Be different, I say!
Nice 3-way demo. The middle “C” bass (What make is it?) has a certain “crunch” to it that the others don’t , to my ears.
By the way, I’d like to know what brand & gauge of strings you use. Thanks.
CC (My initials!!) ❤
I've owned (and still own) various P basses. They are all very different. In my experience, a P bass is very sensitive to how you play it. Your hand position, attack, picked vs finger style, etc. Pickup height is also a big factor in tone on a P bass. The thing I love about a good ole P bass is that it's simple and it works in nearly every genre.
❤Dear CiCi excuse me but I hear the same problem that I wrote you of. So, if the ground connected to your gear isn't ok , or the problem is the p. u. bad or badly connected to the jack. Hey wait a minute the old p.bass seems more quiet. I heard a criticism about a Sire JB active and I tought the pre was no good but now I don't what to say. I would be there and find the problem . I'm sorry , you don't deserve this fact. I wish you luck to solve it. Forgive my English but I live in Italy .❤️❤️❤️✌️
Thanks , it's really so. ✌️
Saying all P basses sound the same is like saying all white breads taste the same, all apples taste like apples.
Those who can't hear the subtle differences in all existing P basses are simply tone deaf.
Cici I consider myself a guitarist who could fill in on bass in a pinch. I am most certainly not a bass player. But I’ve subscribed. Love the stuff you do with Dave on the Anderton’s channel. You are likable, knowledgeable and kind.
That really means the world to hear, thank you so so much :)
The Schecter is definitely a bass with more tonal capabilities. It even sounded good when you played slap style. Being an active bass it is more “ in your face” than the other two. The Sire bass is definitely a warmer sounding bass but not in a bad way. Your vintage bass sounds like a classic P bass that we all know and love. You can tell you have played that bass a while, you look comfortable playing it.
Are all three basses using round wounds? Or flat wounds? The Schector seems to be your new favourite 😎
I know exactly what you mean! :) And they’re all roundwound strings in this video! The strings on the C-Bass are older than the strings on the other two, but even with newer strings on that bass the tone remains the same!
Nobody in the comments is being straight up with you. The volume of your bass is lower than the volume of your voice, so the bass is difficult to hear at the volume I normally have things. I am listening on studio monitors, and it's much quieter than other demo videos etc.
P.S. I have seen you on Andertons vids. You have an infectious smile, which always helps when making content enjoyable to watch (I am a guitar player, but sometimes think about getting a bass).
I’m realising how much guitarists can learn a lot from bass players - like hitting the back beat and harmony but most important for me is leaving space - McCartney, Carol Kaye and Andy Fraser! Keep inspiring us Cici:)
This is really informative, thanks Cici keep up the great content 🤘
I’m really glad to hear that! Thank you so much :)
All of them sound great. The round vintage tone of the cici bass 😉sounds great. For your next Motown record choose the cici bass👍🏻. And I also like the sound of the Schecter. Its got a massive low end.
Great comparison, all unique. I really loved the sound of the Sire. Great playing as always.
Thank you so much, I’m really glad you enjoyed it :)
Thank you for making it possible to compare. I listened to it during watching something else.
So i was more conzentrated to the sound. I like the Sire most. And I´m glad, that you don´t have
to spend much Money for a good sounding Bass.
Sire = Fattest
C Bass = Traditional
Schecter = About as modern as a p can sound
If I were to build my dream instrument I'd take the schecter's electronics, the sire's colour sceheme, and the C bass's wear & tear.
I like your thinking :)
I love the schecter p bass because it really clear and stand out in the mix . It sounds really good in every genre music. Especially metal . I saw Chris David of majestica has a schecter session model t 4 strings with EMG pickup in metal united . It sounds so good
ALL BASSES ARE DIFFERENT ...THE WOOD, THE PICK UPS, THE ELECTRONICS, EVEN THE SAME TYPE OF STRINGS CAUSE BIG DIFFERENCE IN TONE ...
BASSES ARE LIKE WOMEN...THEY ALWAYS TASTE DIFFERENT...STRANGELY, MOST OF THEM ARE SOLIDBODY & MASS PRODUCED INSTRUMENTS...
Basses all sound different, more so than six string guitars, imo.
Resonance is more part of the sound mabey ? Connetic energy ? Lol
And no distortion most the time.
I'd love to see you do a video of basses with neck split pickups and various bridge pickups.
Apparently I really like active bass guitars. Thanks for the great demo Cici!
You and me both Steven! Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
change the preamp. to another emg preamp. ,volume ,bass/treble. mids/frequency. this could work. i like the schecter
Hello from Kazakhstan! For me, Schecter - the Best. But you so beautiful, like fantasy princess, For me.
OH < HIDIE HI > Cool to see a Babe do a Bass review demo . Im intrigued that after several years of watching Bass reviews , today the algorythems sent you along my way..Heres a "bone" to throw at you today ,( no rude pun intended ) Its a review of the Harley Benton P Bass that comes in a Candy Apple REd or Sunburst , both at 119.£/129$Euros. Do a review and comparison with your favourites . Chao..I shall see more as a new sub. Nice one dawlin ..
I don’t get why schecter is so slept on by the bass community. Stunning instruments for the price
Really enjoyed your review. Most valuable to me was how they felt to you. This seems to be missing on so many other reviews.
thanks I switched from guitar to bass and someone gave me an MIM Precision bass... I was wondering if I could keep the feel of this bass while still expanding in terms of sound by buying differently configured ones.
Just recently started to learn bass. Guitar before. My in house comparison is SG Bass and yesterday my Duff (all black one) arrived. Was interested in the red Vintera P bass, but thought two pickups would be more because I would want to play oldies to hard rock (basically Beach Boys to GNR). Was I wrong? Still interested in a Bass VI because it was on a lot of 60s stuff.
She said “bassically” lmfao! Get it? Get it? Ok nevermind
I don't know if I'd go as far as calling them all massively different from each other. Certainly they do sound different, but those differences will start to disappear once you put them into a mix. Add to that everything that you can do to manipulate and shape a bass's tone in post production, I think that putting them under a microscope like this is interesting, but ultimately they are all P basses.
Cool to hear your opinion, thanks for sharing :) I will say that to me the roadworn and the Schecter do sound massively different, both in and out of the mix, live or not. Yes you can make anything sound different in post production, but that doesn’t make it the ‘actual’ sound of the instrument :)
I like the first bass and the last one. BTW, your slap bass playing is excellent! My father is a bass player, he plays a lot like you. He has a Specter bass from the early 80's. Have you ever played a specter?
dear Cici, once it was also said "Precision is not suitable for those with small hands or for women" :))) I see that this legend is also categorically denied by you! I was thinking about buying a P from G&L again, I fell in love with it. I know it will be heavier and thicker necked than the Jazz, but who cares, "that sound" is everything!
I can pick up nuanced differences myself. Here’s a challenge, playing 3 models that all came from one manufacturer.
They're all different although they have the p-bass shape and pickup layout. I found the road worn cici bass too soft and woolly but still a pleasant sound. The Sire sounds great to me with more cut but still with warmth and more clarity in its depth. The Schecter not only looks fantastic but also has the greatest frequency range and has more sonic versatility. Money no object I would buy the Schecter all day long.
As it happens, having been inspired by you, I am going to buy my first bass guitar when funds permit. It will be a very humble Harley Benton JB-75 (jazz bass) and I'm leaning towards the black one with maple neck/fretboard over the natural finish body one (both ash bodied).
Going for a Laney RB1 bass amp too. Can't wait to get started!
My bass heroes, apart from someone known as CiCi Bass, are:
JJ Burnell, John Entwistle, John Deacon, Geddy Lee, Flea and John Paul Jones.
Thanks for vid demo - very good :-0)
Wow the schecter is the best bass tone I’ve ever heard on UA-cam demos! Probably a good player helps too
Question that remains to be answered… do all sound the same, and the tonal difference comes from the pickups?
I prefer the schecter on this one thanks for the demo. I always kinda thought of p basses as basically all the same but I do hear the differences.
If the road-worn sunburst Ci bass is a passive bass the switch is not boosting anything, there is no boost with a passive bass.
The tone control will roll off the highs, not sure what the switch will do.
The Schecter,hands down sounds the best👍P4 Exotic in da house!
Beautiful!!! I love it!!! Every bass has own soul. It lives when you play on. You play what you really feel and what comes from your mind. Bass is the way for your thoughts in music. Every, really every single bass is different. That's the magic of this amazing music instrument. Thanks Carina for your opinion and video. I like it, I love it. 🎸🎼
I completely agree Lukas, I know exactly what you mean :) Thank you so much for the kind words, and for the great insight!
Hey Queenie! my saucy bird! Slap da bass
Hey James!
Hum noise louder than first sample of the sire... Great demo
I very much appreciate that you play standing up with the basses on a strap. It's also interesting to see where your "picking" hand is when you play the different instruments. You treat them differently (in a good way). Those three all have individual sounds and tonal possibilites, and you add to that by treating them with equal amount of respect by adjusting how you wear them and where you place (both) your hands. You would probably make two "identical" P-4's sound different but isn't that exactly what the video is about? I find it absolutely amazing to see how you make all three basses sound good by adapting to them. That doesn't take skill to do but rather a sensitivity that seems to be rare these days. Nothing could demonstrate the performance of these instruments better than that. Thank you very much for posting.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment, and attention to detail even I hadn’t (consciously) picked up on! I really appreciate the kind words as well! :)
Hi, what is the song you played? It's so nice
Please turn up the volume of the basses!
Great comparison! They sound great, but there’s something about the Schecter. My P-4 Exotic is finally on its way! I’ve had it invoiced since last year. They said only one came in and it was mine if I still wanted it. Can’t wait!!
Schecter has noticable less hum. That is a big factor for me. That is the best out of three
The vintage one has the best sound, IMO.
OMG i just realized your CeCe from Anderton's! I just watched your Sire review also. You rock! Always great to see some representation from the ladies. #girlpower
@@frankkiethebassplayer Ahh thank you so much Frankkie!!
After listening to the Sire, I struggled to hear the vintage version, without altering the volume setting on my TV. It also sounded a bit flat, without much charm.
As for the Schecter, I thought it was a balance between the other two, with a bit of added boost from the controls.
All around, I would certainly choose the Sire! Nice work!
@@youpeopl_music3220 interesting to hear! Thanks so much :)
That sea foam green is absolutely beautiful. So is the Shecter.
The c bass Is the best sounding to me, it has the most character and I’m also a big fan of the “woody” sound
This is very cool, you can really hear that despite some similarities each bass has a unique vibe.
My personal overall fav is the Sire🤘
I’m really glad you enjoyed the video, thank you :) The Sire is incredible!
So thrilled to find your "non work" channel. Love your content. Hoorahs from Canada.
@@eric.vice.01 Thank you so much Eric! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Hang in there, we love you. This is a classic vid. Love it.
Thank you so much :)
Title should be more like... p type basses... as none of them are actual p’s. Still interesting vid and i do like schecter basses. I have 2 fender p’s one is a jap with maple fret board and they sound very different
Curious to know why you say that? The Schecter I can see, since it’s an active bass with a preamp etc. But the rest of them are traditional passive P-basses in my view, so I’m curious to know why you think not?
They all sound great and unique! I don't know which I like better...😵
I feel the same way! :)
No P-Basses don't all sound the same, I got a 2004 Mexican and it doesn't have that nice twang, I just heard the new Squire 40 yr anniversary P-Bass and that sounds like what I wish my bass sounded like. I have a local used shop that we get to try everything from 60's on up vintage and I've never been impressed by the most expensive one's ever, also I had a 1995 Japanese 50's reissue back in 95' and that didn't have that nice twang like the first bass she played, it was really round sounding which I didn't like but it felt better than a lot of the American basses I did get to try back in the 90's,
I couldn't even make up my mind between getting a P or J bass so I got a Yamaha PJ bass. Active. I'm playing it with flats, use the J pickup way more than the P. Easy to play, thumpy vintagey sound. Good for jazzstuff. To be honest I have never been disappointed with a Yamaha product of any kind, they make so many things.
YAY!!! I was tracking guitars all day (just put up the video in fact) and how wonderful it is to come home to THIS!!! Totally loving this. I love all the basses, though I am pretty in love with the looks of the Schecter. Hope you and Dave are well and great video per usual.
Just saw this! What a lovely comment, thank you so much :)
This is a great video, you won a subscriber
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed it :)
...and another one 😁😎👍
Love your. Chord selection.brilliant
Thank you so much! :)
I have 3 precisions and a jazz. To me the 3 ps are different. But they have different strings. My Mexican roadworn classic 50s precision bass has an A neck with elite Detroit flatwounds. It is so comfortable to play. My American 1996 p bass has Ghs bass boomers and is a beast and pretty heavy but you feel the quality. The neck is beefy and has a great bassy bass tone. Then I've a squier from 1989 with American pro 2 pick ups installed and Addarrio chrome flatwounds which are more trebly sounding flats and feel great. But all 3 have different feels to them. I have an Adam Clayton signature jazz bass in sherwood green metallic paint which I love but I am a p lover. Do you not like jazzes CC? And if not why? Just interested.
Did you build the c-bass? If so, do you have any tips to building your own bass? I’m heavily influenced by Steve Harris but don’t want to buy his signature model because I want my bass to represent me not someone else.
That Sire p4 is spectackular! I am building my own P bass now. Got a big piece of ash of a friend. Thinking a pale daphine blue should be nice. Anyhoo, Therese is so many good female bass players out there now. Like Tal Wilkenfeldt, YOU, and a yong polish lady, Juliaplaysgroove. Does not say mutch, but omg! She can play. But again, Cici bring another side of the hole thing. Keep on doing what you do.
I knew the C bass would be my favorite. It sounds the best to me. Great playing as well 😊
It’s gorgeous isn’t it! :) Thank you so much James!
There's so much that affects the tone of a p bass. Wood, Pick ups, pick up placement, electonics, bridge, nut, tuners, string through, fretless, finish, fingers, etc. You can literally have 3 Fender Pbasses that all sound different. A 60s P bass, A Player and an American Professional II all sound noticeably different
Do all upright bass sound the same? I think not as you can hear in this video - ua-cam.com/video/-RvOORj_eIQ/v-deo.html
It's the player, all in the hands!
Edgar Myer is fantastic!
Hi Cici, just discovered your videos, loving what you do, so in my opinion, your Schecter sounds great as it's active, you get a punchier sound while still maintaining the P sound, I truly love the Sire for the warm and clear sound with great sustain on the notes 👍🏽 and last the Roadworn C-Bass to me has a very dark sound, doesn't sustain much .
I heard a lot of hum noises on all 3 basses, the Schecter and Sire wasn't so bad but the C bass was most present.. It would've been nice if you had a Fender, I know they are expensive now.
Thank you for the videos, will definitely follow you..
Why's there only a middle pickup? and why's it split? Or whatever it is... I don't understand basses... Could you do a video on different kinds of bass pickups, their placements and the why and how of it?
I only have a Masonite 30" inch scale Jerry Jones bass with 2 lipstick pickups and I'm questioning why and what I can do with it besides play punk rock
Hi. I’m a long time guitar player thinking about having a go on bass but don’t know what to go for, precision or jazz? Looking to to play blues/rock. Any ideas?
I own 3 P basses, Fender, G&L and Sire. For me the G&L sounds the best, Sire a close second. Thanks for the review. Of the ones you’ve played I like the Sire.
Much as the pre-owned Lakland DJ4 that I've got is sonically the most versatile bass I've ever played and a quality instrument (especially with the John East pre-amp), I first started playing on a P bass, namely an old 70s/80's Ibanez/Pearl copy.... and I wish I'd never let it slip through my fingers. I've been GAS'ing for a P bass for ages. And the Sire does look and sound great. If I do end up with another one, its almost odds on gonna be the Sire.
The Schecter was very versatile sounding, tonally and so it should be at that price point (competing against Lakland directly?).... but in terms of the character of the sound.... has to be the Sire
Super cool video! Super useful for people who just realized that (the sound of) a P-bass in general is what they're looking for. Thanks a lot!
Like your reviews and your Anderton's work. Bassist just got an esp b 10. She fell in love with it. It's $200 with active pickups, 24 frets, satin finish and so lightweight.
Do a review of it sometime?
There is a video going through different Fender P-Basses and the 70s one is just mad balls to the walls 🤘
Schecter definitely punchier and VERY different than C-Bass and Sire.
LOVE that neck on the Sire😎👍
😎👍❤🖖
While I'd much prefer the Sire or the Schecter looks-wise, the "worn" is the quintessential p-bass tone.
Nice comparison vid. They all sound great and they all look great also. I think the Schecter offers more, but that could be because it costs more. You sure love that Sire P5, I feel sorry for anyone that tries to come between you and it!!!!! The Sire does sound remarkably well for what?, half the price? Seriously considering picking up a red Sire P5. You play very well, especially those soft melodies. They're so dreamy
I did not hear a lot of difference between the two passive ones. Rather marginal. The active one was much more defined. I listened to it on AKG headphones. I would like to positivly mention the player...... ;-)
I believe a lot of the sound comes from you.
Not all P basses sound the same. In fact they probably all sound very slightly different. I have two almost identical P basses made by the same luthier. The only difference is that they have different bridges. They sound very different. One has the classic 60s soul P bass sound the other has a brighter more modern sound.
Sire P5 with Dimarzio Relentless pickups. That's the deal!
Love your playing!
Thank you so much Pelle! 😊
Precision basses - great! Thanks for the video. I'm off to hunt (yet another) p-bass.
the "SIRE" without a doubt, has much more spark, the sound of the active instruments loses all its purity, in my opinion, good review, greetings from the land of orange
great video Cici but you know I am a big fan of the schecter bass for sure as I amd a big schecter guitar guy as I own 4 of them so far lol!
Hi, great video. Can you provide info on the c bass please, who built it? Thanks
Hi, glad you enjoyed it! The c-bass is built by vintage. Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for your reply. I came across the video of your bass collection which featured the C-bass. An amazing transformation. Thanks again.
Great bass comparison job. I'm not a musician nor expert on tones. Hearing from these basses makes me like them anyway, as you keep playing those lovely tunes. And so I loose the sense if they are that different from each other. As I told, not that good on hearing and perceiving and memorizing tunes. But then by the end of the video, putting some parts of each closer, yeah, it makes easier to understand the differences. Thanks for the vid. Regards from Brazil!
The pickup in the Sire D5 is also really lovely, I chose the D5 (even tho the P5 is quite something.) Both are so close to the instrument, the D5 has this certain kind of almost ragged detail, you can hear lots of wood. I also have a Schecter Model T with EMG PJXs which is a breathtaking instrument, I don't know what they did but they really locked the mojo into it.
Your CC sounds like it has less sustain bloom than the Sire, very compressed, old strings maybe?
I actually like having the pbass pups reversed
The Schecter, by a mile! Those mids and and highs can be rolled off but you can’t take dull and make it bright.
The worn sunburst one is the one that sounds closest to a Fender. Which was no surprise, given that it's essencially a replica of a 1960s Fender... I bet it could do the whole James Jamerson bit with aplomb with a set of flatwounds on it...
But that active Schecter is a great, modern take on a Precision. And the versatility that the EMG circuit brings, makes it a compelling proposition for a lot of players, I think.
I think the Schecter wins for sound, the Road Worn is the best looking, and i really have a thing for roasted maple necks. If i could only have one, I would choose based on sound.
Hi Queenie! Great playing on this post. Your so versatile & seem equally at home with slap , using a pick or finger-style.. Impressive! I’ve owned a couple of lovely P-Basses(sold now,regrettably..) Have you tried flat-woundstrings yet? New realms of SMOOTH groove! 🙏🏻💐🎶❤️
The roasted neck on the sire make it that warmer, I much prefer the tone of the non roasted maple, even the roaddestroyed C bass is more midrangey, the active eq on the shecter make it a different ballpark, very modern sterile sound
I just really enjoy listening to you play, very nice! I like the Schecter for tone clarity, the CiCi Fender sounds like it would need shielding to have a more clean sound, but I love it! I’m not as impressed with the P5 as you are (you really should here it with a Dimarzio pickup (Bee Knees), but if you enjoy it I’m sure you will play just a spot more fantastic, thank you!
Great Skills mam, glad to find your channel =) Love cheers
I also got 3 p basses. A Fender road worn in fiesta red and a maple fretboard. The other ist the road worn Nate Mendel signature bass with a rosewood fretboard. And last but not least a Sandberg VM with a maple fretboard. All sound different and great.
The Sire sounds the best by far , the second one ( road worn ) definitely sounds muted as you say , like you have a big thick comforter thrown over the speaker cabinet. Compared to the Sire and Schecter anyway. The second comes in second IMO it’s preferred to the C bass but man that Sire tone kicked ass. Schecter was quality too though. Maybe a new set of pickups would give that roadworn a new life. Love all your playing especially the one you always played first. Was that something you made up or where does it come from ?