| Cort Corbow - Metallic Red - w/Barts Defretted - $280
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Cort Corbow - Defretted $290 – Shipped Continental USA  About My Basses In any given week I will be playing folk, contemporary jazz, church sessions and rock gigs. I use a digital biamp amplifier or Direct. To get tonal differences to fit the genre, basses are rotated for the gig or session. I do not own basses that require a "backup". All instruments must remain in tune.  In the next few months, the music type will change. I have recently 5-string acoustic fretless and custom-shop 4, 5, and 6 neck through electrics. The following basses are now on the for sale list.  I want you to be happy with your new gear. If it helps you, we can talk on the phone for a few minutes. ================================================== ========================== General Information I am the not the original owner of this bass. The bass appears to have very few hours playing. Out of all my basses, this is the the most unique with it's small body. If you have considered owning a fretless and were concerned about running roundwounds, this may be your best option. This is a very classy looking bass and is appropriate for most music styles. Model Cort Corbow Country Asia Color Metallic RED Hardware Satin Chrome Neck Ebonal with Maple. Electronics Bartoloni MK1 (Active) Strings Tape Wounds Case Hardshell Available Modifications Defretted and DeGlossed Neck Inlay None  About the Defretting After hearing Matt Bissonnette play an active fretless, I went on a mission to recreate his sound. Corbow Fretless have no position markings - this would not work.  Unfortunately Bart designs were commonly in the $2000 range that emulated his sound. I located a VERY low use Corbow that needed a fret crowning from the factory - this was the candidate for defrettting.
I did not fill the position markers as it helps "feel" the position.  Neck, Action and Intonation This is a very sleek and fast neck – much better playing than 1/2 of my expensive basses. The necks are similar to Ibanez and Peavey. This stays in tune and is very balanced up the neck. I set the action EXTREMELY low on my basses. Every one of my basses has the bridges strobe tuned (intonated) monthly.  Finish Notes Being an antique collector, I avoid any synthetic polishes. I do not play hard or with a pick. To avoid "buckle rash" I do not wear a belt. The bass is wiped down with a microfiber cloth after use. As far as I can tell, the headstock has not been banged.. the body perimeter shows no visible dings or chips.
There is one scratch in the front finish.. that's super minimal and not noticable from 2 feet. Sound and Tone The sound and growl of this is very close to the classic Matt Bissonette sound.
I do not slap fretless so have never used or adjusted the "countour" settings.
The tapwewounds help with a good fretless tone. Electronics The entire electronic setup is Bartoloni MK1.. very punchy and full. Blind folded the average person could not tell the difference between this and my $3,000 Custom shop basses. Notables I do not play with a pick. I never had issues with this bass at stage volumes. Condition This guitar has always remained in a climate controlled hard-shell case. This guitar is used and is years old. The satin hardware has in great shape. Please expect it to not be factory perfect. I do not use stands and for the best of my knowledge has not been dropped. Overall is a great playng and sounding bass. ================================================== ========================== Storage and Maintenance All of my guitars are stored in hard-shell cases vertically. Before playing, they remain in the case for an hour to acclimate to the environment. After playing, they are wiped down with a microfiber cloth. Truss rod adjustments and intonation are performed annually. To help preserve the factory finish, I do not use any polishes. Shipping You will receive the guitar wrapped in a industrial packaging. You will have the option of preimum handling via Greyhound OR Standard handling via Fedex Ground… If you have specific shipping requests I am willing to deliver to an UPS store. Insurance costs are not included and your responsibility. Greyhound has the best handling in the transport business, they charge about $50 to transport a guitar. Please allow a week for handling. Cases There are several cases listed on Talkbass.com Capitol Guitars will sell a gig bag for $30. Please let me know if you would like one. Location and 3rd Party Inspection The guitars are located in St. Paul Minnesota you are welcome to visit and play them. If you are a longer distance away, Capitol Guitars will work with you on a 3rd party inspection. To help with my scheduling, please let me know a few days in advance. Payment Paypal is preferred for speed and accuracy. Please include the make/model in both the subject and notes box on your paypal transaction. Trades and Wishlist Please PM me if you have any reasonable trades. To make things fair, I can trade multiple things for one of yours OR include cash/paypal. I’m looking for the following.- Micro Head (small budget power amplifier)
- Crate Power Block
- USA Manufactured Basses
- Active Direct Boxes
- USA Telecaster
- Hollow Body Basses
- Quality Straps
- Strings
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