Head to head
ESP JC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATIN vs ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN
The verdict
The ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN comes out ahead overall — 79 to 76 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 TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN wins on
- Better value (76 vs 66)
- Lower price ($1,599 vs $2,099)
Scorecard
| Metric | JC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATIN | TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 79 |
| Build | 87 | 87 |
| Playability | 78 | 81 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 66 | 76 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JC-4 DARK GREY METALLIC SATIN | TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Swamp Ash | Maple |
| Neck wood | 5Pc Maple/Purple Heart | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 21 | 24 |
| Scale | 34" | 35" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence SB-1 *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) / Fishman Fluence SB-1 *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) | EMG 35DC / EMG 35DC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $2,099 | $1,599 |
| Bridge | Hipshot A Style "Slotted Saddles" | LTD BB-604 |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence SB-1 *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) | EMG 35DC |
| Case | STREAM BASS FORM FIT CASE | FRX BASS FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | Y | Y |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Neck-Thru |
| Controls | Active | Active |
| Finish | Dark Grey Metallic Satin | BLACK SATIN |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm | 400mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence SB-1 *(Pull Volume for Single Coil Mode) | EMG 35DC |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded | Molded |
| Nut width | 38mm | 40mm |
| Scale length | 34" | 35" |
| Strap Button | Standard | Standard |
| Tuners | Hipshot Ultralite | Grover |