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ok,I pmed back all those who pmed me for numbers. helps keep things organized,which I'm terrible at....
Allright, got my number, I'm in 
Glad to be here!
Wasp, how does that Funkmachine really sound? I have a feeling those samples on the Cort website don't do justice to the instrument...right?
Glad to be here!Wasp, how does that Funkmachine really sound? I have a feeling those samples on the Cort website don't do justice to the instrument...right?
I can't seem to access the Cort website at the moment, so I can't tell you how it sounds relative to the sound clip...
My personal opinions on it:
With the EQ flat, and the 'slap' switch off (I think it could just be an active/passive switch but that's what the catalogue calls it
) it has a very bright tone. The lows are very clean, and with the 'slap' on it gets a bit of a bass boost and just sounds generally fuller. The place I tested it used a 115 Combo, and you could use the switch to get a bit boomier. With my 410 I really need to just leave it on, although some EQ adjustment can probably fix that.
The Wah effect is quite subtle when I play normally, which is good. Finger style you can still play a normal backing bass line, and when you start slapping it starts, well, wah'ing. Nice, proper attack driven effect.
I really need to play it some more to write a proper review on the sound. The main reasons for buying it were playability (comfortable neck and action) and to get a different tone from my J/MM Ibanez. I'd still use the Ibby if I wanted to play something that needed lots of growl, but the FM2 fills a much larger space for what I'm trying to play now.
My personal opinions on it:
With the EQ flat, and the 'slap' switch off (I think it could just be an active/passive switch but that's what the catalogue calls it
) it has a very bright tone. The lows are very clean, and with the 'slap' on it gets a bit of a bass boost and just sounds generally fuller. The place I tested it used a 115 Combo, and you could use the switch to get a bit boomier. With my 410 I really need to just leave it on, although some EQ adjustment can probably fix that.The Wah effect is quite subtle when I play normally, which is good. Finger style you can still play a normal backing bass line, and when you start slapping it starts, well, wah'ing. Nice, proper attack driven effect.
I really need to play it some more to write a proper review on the sound. The main reasons for buying it were playability (comfortable neck and action) and to get a different tone from my J/MM Ibanez. I'd still use the Ibby if I wanted to play something that needed lots of growl, but the FM2 fills a much larger space for what I'm trying to play now.
Nice to hear all this, I'm interested in basses with a bright tone, so it looks like it fits the profle 
Tnx for the info!
Tnx for the info!
Just found a few pics in my camera that I didn't remember taking. Thought I'd share...(Cort GB-75 & Cort A5).
I got my cort today and I finally put it down 3 hours later its a hell of a bass for the money I would say its right up there with the lakland, mtd, spector overseas that I have played !
to bad they put these out of production
to bad they put these out of production
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I'm a proud new member of Cort owners with this fantastic piece of wood. GB-94 with Seymour Duncan pus.
Cheers,
Peter
I'm a proud new member of Cort owners with this fantastic piece of wood. GB-94 with Seymour Duncan pus.
Cheers,
Peter
That is a great looking bass. I bet it sounds awesome as well. I was looking at that model before I bought my GB75, but they didn't (and still don't) have a 5-string in the GB94 model. Maybe they'll come out with a 5-string version down the road.
Anyway, Congrats!
I got my cort today and I finally put it down 3 hours later its a hell of a bass for the money I would say its right up there with the lakland, mtd, spector overseas that I have played !
to bad they put these out of production
superflybass,
Where did you get your bass from? It looks pretty much like my bass' TWIN.....LOL
Aren't they GREAT basses though? I'm really diggin mine lately
Just found a few pics in my camera that I didn't remember taking. Thought I'd share...(Cort GB-75 & Cort A5).
Your Cort Artisan A5 is realy Beautyfull, I have one too (soon)
I've working in a Music Instruments Store and i must say something about Cort Basses and guitras!
sorry Alek - Corts are not overpriced, i think the price is very good and I've had only very good experience with them.
(my english is weak, sorry
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Your Cort Artisan A5 is realy Beautyfull, I have one too (soon)
I've working in a Music Instruments Store and i must say something about Cort Basses and guitras!
sorry Alek - Corts are not overpriced, i think the price is very good and I've had only very good experience with them.
(my english is weak, sorry
Thank You - and I also agree, Corts are definitely not overpriced. In fact, I feel amazed (and grateful) that there are basses of such high quality out there at these prices. Please post pics when your Artisan arrives!
i am extrmely happy with my A5 at present altho i'm really gassing for a 5 string unlined fretless and the cort may have to go 
Here it is, my old school A5.
no active/passive switch
normal knobs (thank ****)
Artisan 24th fret inlay
fortress bridge
le pics:
no active/passive switch
normal knobs (thank ****)
Artisan 24th fret inlay
fortress bridge
le pics:
I've been invited to the Cort Club! Thank you! Funny, most people are in the Cort Club and they don't even know it! My new RB5...
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I haven't seen anybody mention the Cort GB99. This is the only US-based site that seems to carry the bass, but I wouldn't be surprised if they sold out and haven't updated the site. It seems like the new "Masterpiece" series has replaced the GB99 V or B series because they're so similar, but the Masterpiece series is WAY more money.
Anyway, I've been holding out for this jazz bass for the looks alone. I want that Burled Maple top that looks like lava. Very unique. Anybody have any experience with it?
-Eric.
Anyway, I've been holding out for this jazz bass for the looks alone. I want that Burled Maple top that looks like lava. Very unique. Anybody have any experience with it?
-Eric.
I have really been thinking about a Skyline DJ5 or G&L L-2500, but that GB-75 keeps popping back up in my mind. The practical side me keeps saying why spend more money when this bass is so good and so inexpensive!
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