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ESP JC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATIN vs ESP ORION-4 BLACK BLAST

ESP JC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATIN
Bass$2,099
No ratings yet
76Overall / 100
ESP ORION-4 BLACK BLAST
Bass$1,899
No ratings yet
78Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP JC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATIN and ESP ORION-4 BLACK BLAST are closely matched overall — 76 to 78 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP JC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATIN wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP ORION-4 BLACK BLAST wins on
  • Better value (75 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($1,899 vs $2,099)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATINORION-4 BLACK BLAST
Overall7678
Build8787
Playability7878
Sound6868
Value6675

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATINORION-4 BLACK BLAST
BrandESPESP
TypeBassBass
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodSwamp AshSwamp Ash
Neck wood5Pc Maple/Purple Heart3Pc Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings44
Frets2121
Scale34"34"
PickupsFishman Fluence SB-1 *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) / Fishman Fluence SB-1 *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode)Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode) / Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode)
Rating——
Price$2,099$1,899
BridgeHipshot A Style "Slotted Saddles"Hipshot A Style
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence SB-1 *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode)Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode)
CaseSTREAM BASS FORM FIT CASEGB BASS FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionBolt-OnBolt-On
ControlsActiveActive
FinishDark Grey Metallic SatinBlack Blast
Fretboard radius400mm400mm
HardwareBlack—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence SB-1 *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode)Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode)
Neck profileThin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width38mm38mm
Scale length34"34"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersHipshot UltraliteLTD Vintage

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