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The GB75 neck measurements are as follows:
Width at nut: 1 3/4"
Width at 22nd fret: 3"
Back of neck to top of fretboard (as best as I can measure): 3/4"
The neck of the GB75 is what I consider a flattened "C" shape. In the neck profile image below (although really for gui***) it appears most like the "D" shape, only thinner back-to-front. A comfortable neck to play on, just a bit wider (side-to-side) feeling than a lot of uber-skinny necks that I've played before. But then, I find more space is better for slap technique for sure.
FWIW, my A5 has the same 1 3/4" nut measurement, but only widens out to 2 5/8th" at the 24th fret. So, both necks start the same width at the nut, but the GB75's neck spreads out roughly 1/4" more by the time it reaches the 22nd fret.
Thats great
Thanks alot for doing that
No problem, I just want to make sure you have the proper neck dimensions at your disposal if your considering purchasing one. Most manufacturers still do not readily publish neck dimensions for some reason. Anyway, hope it helps.
I've just ordered a GB75
Should be here in a couple of weeks
Can't wait
Thanks for all the help guys
Can anyone point me to some online dealers that sell the Cort GB series basses???
I've dug around a little bit, but haven't found much.
I've dug around a little bit, but haven't found much.
www.jivesound.com
Jong is a great guy & a fellow TB'er. Owns a very nice bass only store - check it out. Highly recommended.
I have a cort...... And i HATE it. it's a C4FL with mighty mite pickups. it plays pretty well. but it sounds terrible. It has no fretless growl. 0 zip none. the preamp is also useless. itd be too much of a waste i think to completely overhaul the electronics right now so it just sits
Have had a good setup done? If you are getting no fretless growl, it's quite likely that your action is to high, whether because of the bridge height or the neck relief, or both. The fretless "mwah" growl is dependent on a slight scrubbing of the string against the fingerboard just ahead of your fretting finger, and a too-high action prevents this. (Too low, of course, will choke it completely.)
This is also how the bridge on a sitar works.
I got to check out Stingray69's GB75, and that bass is the real deal! I owned a 55-02, and there is not enough difference between a GB5 and a 55-02 to matter, IMO. I cannot imagine a better bass for $600 or so unless it was hot!
I got to check out Stingray69's GB75, and that bass is the real deal! I owned a 55-02, and there is not enough difference between a GB5 and a 55-02 to matter, IMO. I cannot imagine a better bass for $600 or so unless it was hot!
Hi Cheese,
Just got back from a gig with the GB75 - wanted to say thanks again for earlier today at the STL GTG. I'm glad you dig the GB75, you sure make it sound a lot better than I do.
As I was telling you at the GTG, I was expecting something good when I got the GB75 a couple of weeks ago, but this thing just blew me away completely since the moment I plugged it in. I've not had experience with the Skyline series, but your opinion may have cured some serious GAS regarding them. Well, except maybe for a DJ5.
I think I am about to get some nordstrand pickups and put in my GB75!!!!!!
I will keep you guys updated. I am just taking my GB75 to church today. Usually I take two but she is going solo today.
Here is another shot of her.
I will keep you guys updated. I am just taking my GB75 to church today. Usually I take two but she is going solo today.
Here is another shot of her.
Thanks again for the kind words, Stingray. Nice photo, Robear, those photos will have to hold me until this fall whe I get one.
I think I am about to get some nordstrand pickups and put in my GB75!!!!!!
Sound clips would be awesome after the install. Very curious to see what the Nordstrands bring to the table. Sweet looking bass, BTW.
I think I am about to get some nordstrand pickups and put in my GB75!!!!!!
I was thinging of doing the exa same thing!
Though i was going to put a DiMarzio in the neck position
I have owned 3 Cort basses and each of them was worth far more than I paid for them. At the moment I have a 4 string Curbow, which I love, but I am saving up for an A4, which I believe are by far the best "quality for price" instrument available in my area.
+1!!
you can't go wrong with the A or B series. versitale to a fault
more and more it seems Cort's are finally getting some deserved kudos. If they keep up with the market (GB74-75), I think they will continue to make a dent....
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