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Choice between 2 basses

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by lakerkobe, Nov 5, 2002.


  1. Nov 5, 2002 #1
    lakerkobe

    lakerkobe

    Jun 17, 2002
    Portland, OR
    If you had to choose between a Cort Action bass for 175 dollars or a DeArmond Pilot Pro for 220 dollars, which would it be, assuming you (or I) like the way they both feel? Thanks.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2002 #2
    ldiezman

    ldiezman

    Jul 11, 2001
    Nashville
    If you like the way they both sound and feel... go with the cheaper one
     
  10. Nov 5, 2002 #3
    plankspanker13

    plankspanker13

    Jun 19, 2002
    Mesa, Arizona, USA
    Those Guild Pilots may play and sound nice, but for me are too evocative of J-basses in an unflattering way that I would describe as FUGLY. Having said that, they are more unique, and that may be something you are factoring in. The Guild may also hold a better resale value, but I second the motion to go cheap. Besides, Cort has been getting a better rep recently, whereas Guild is merely a Fended resurrection job. BTW I believe those new tonewood Rogues are made by Cort--they sure look similar.
     
  14. Nov 6, 2002 #4
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Gold Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    Are you dead-set on having one of those two basses?
     
  18. Nov 6, 2002 #5
    lakerkobe

    lakerkobe

    Jun 17, 2002
    Portland, OR
    No I am not deadset..... but I want to stay under 200 dollars.
     
  22. Nov 6, 2002 #6
    Aaron

    Aaron

    Jun 2, 2001
    Bellingham, WA
    If i were you, i'd save up and buy a better amp.
     
  26. Nov 6, 2002 #7
    StrudelBass

    StrudelBass

    Jul 6, 2002
    California
    I have the Cort Action Bass. It's lasted me 1 year already. Good entry bass with a neat little humbucker. There's better though but this baby does its job. I'm planning on replacing the body with a Custom Telebass body.
     
  31. Nov 6, 2002 #8
    funkasaurus

    funkasaurus

    Apr 23, 2001
    Los Angeles
    I agree. You already have a MIA Jazz. It deserves more than a "cheap beginners amp" (from your profile) :D
     
  35. Nov 6, 2002 #9
    Nick man

    Nick man

    Apr 7, 2002
    Tampa Bay
    Id agree.

    Peace
    Nick

    PS: I like Corts better than DeArmonds.