The Cort Action Bass 4 String

Key Features

Affordable and qualified Action series

This affordable bass series benefits from many decades of building quality basses and Cort’s pursuit of improvement. Models include features like active electronics, die cast tuners and a 5-string option.

Die cast tuners

The diecast tuners on the Action series basses provide stability and fine tuning.

 Specifications

• CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on
• BODY: Agathis
• NECK: Canadian Hard Maple
• BINDING: N/A
• FRETBOARD: Rosewood, 15 3/4″ Radius (400mm)
• FRETS: 24 / Large (2.7mm)
• SCALE: 34″ (864mm)
• INLAY: White Dot
• TUNERS: Die cast
• BRIDGE: EB5(4)
• PICKUPS: Powersound PSEB4-4/F & PSEB1-4/R
• ELECTRONICS: 2 volume, 1 tone
• HARDWARE: Chrome
• STRINGS: (105-045)

• COLORS:
  Action AS – Amber Satin
  Action BK – Black
  Action WS – Walnut Satin
  Action TR – Trans Red

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Warwick’s Vampyre Dark Lord Bass

The Vampyre Dark Lord is the first bass worldwide to be especially built for F sharp F# tuning and is being manufactured as a regular, production Warwick bass. With its sandblasted Ovangkol body with French Ash top in a sandwich construction, its 35″-scale length and the active electronics, this Monster meets the needs of those who love to dwell in the lower realms of tone in terms of optics and sound.

Compared to the other Vampyre models, the body of this Vampyre has been dimensioned larger to manage the extremely low tones of the Dark Lord. The selection of the tone woods has been also done in a manner to best support the extended lower range. French Ash is a very heavy sort of Ash, which shows a more even grain and dense structure of the wood than Swamp Ash. It is perfectly suitable for the extraordinary finish, where the wood is sandblasted and the surface becomes textured in an intense way due to the different hardness grades.

The humbucker can be split, thus activating the bridge coil. The “Dark Lord” is exclusively available as 4-string.

Specifications

• Bolt-on
• Exclusively available as 4-string
• Available as right-handed or left-handed*, as well as fretted and fretless* models
• Ovangkol body with French Ash top
• Ovangkol neck with Wenge fingerboard (fretless with a Tigerstripe Ebony fingerboard)
• Scale length: 35″ (extra long scale)
• 24 frets
• Active MEC J/TJ pickups
• Active MEC 3-way tone control
• Push/pull-volume pot to split the humbucker (bridge-coil activated)
• Natural Satin Sanded Finish, Sanded Oil Finish (coloured) or High Polish Finish (without sand-streamed surface)
• Warwick tuners
• Warwick 2-piece bridge
• Warwick security locks
• Black hardware
• F sharp tuning (F#)
• Just-A-Nut III
• Weight**: 5,1 kg
• Warwick Black Label strings “Dark Lord” (40250DL): 0.085″ (A), 0.105″ (E), 0.135″ (B), 0.175″ (F#)
• Including Warwick “User Kit” and “Premium Line Plus” instrument bag

* no extra charge
** rounded

Arona A4 Series

The Arona series is our newest line of basses designed in collaboration with German bass builder, Sandberg Guitars. They capture the very essence of European style and use a body made of either swamp ash or alder depending on the finish and are available in both 4 and 5-string models. The Arona basses also feature the new Desonic by Delano pickup system.

• Desonic By Delano Pickups
• The two huge bar magnet pickups, 9.5mm pole slugs and custom coils capture every aspect of the Arona’s tone.
• Developed in collaboration with Sandberg Guitars
• The simply perfect design of the Arona was achieved through the collaboration of Sandberg Guitars and Cort, and features a Sandberg designed bridge
• 3-Piece Bolt-on Maple Neck
• The Arona bass has a 3-piece bolt-on maple neck featuring the Sandberg “C” shape.

CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on

BODY: Swap Ash

NECK: Maple 3PC, C Shape

BINDING: N/A

FRETBOARD: Rosewood, 15 3/4″ Radius (400mm)

FRETS: 24/Large (2.7mm)

SCALE: 34″ (864mm)

INLAY: White Pearl

TUNERS: Die Cast

BRIDGE: Sandberg 4 Bridge

PICKUPS: Desonic By Delano, Jazz-F & MM-R Pickup

ELECTRONICS: Sandberg 2band / 1vol, 1blend, 2band HARDWARE: CR (Chrome) STRINGS: D’Addario EXL 165 (105-045)

COLORS: Arona4 – OPBR – Open Pore Brown Burst / Arona4 – BLK – Black

Trace Elliot Bass Amp 715 Combo

The Trace Elliot 715 offers the user four footswitchable features; pre-shape (for that classic Trace Elliot sound), 7 Band classic Trace Elliot graphic equalizer, compressor with self-adjusting program dependent attack/release times, and an output mute (mutes all outputs except tuner out). Other features included in this box of tricks are a series effects loop, electronically balanced XLR DI output selectable pre/post preamp and a highly efficient output stage using MOSFET technology. Trace Elliot 715 200w bass amp.

Specifications

•Preshape circuit.

•7-band classic Graphic Equalizer.

•Compressor with self-adjusting program dependant Attack/Release times. Series effects loop.

•Output Mute switch, active on all outputs except Tuner Out.

•Electronically balanced XLR DI outputs for Pre and Post Preamp.

•Additional speaker output (8 Ohms minimum load).

•600 Watts (4 Ohms) output stage (with additional speaker cabinet).

•15” (382mm) special design Celestion speaker.

•High frequency horn with variable attenuation.

•Footswitch allowing control of Preshape, Graphic EQ, Compressor and Output Mute.

•Cabinet tuned, with bottom unobstructed slot, to 42Hz.

•Lightweight poplar plywood construction.

•Original classy black ‘pimple’ covered.

•Metal handles and protective corners.

•Dimensions (HxWxD): 24.5” (622mm) x 24.2” (615mm) x 13.2” (335mm)

•Weight: 79lbs (36kg)

Cort’s GB74 

Key Features

GB74 Electronics

• Alnico jazz & MBA4 pickups, 2 band active EQ with mid frequency switch & push-pull volume

Includes Upgraded HipShot Tuners

• The GB74 delivers tuning accuracy and stability thanks to the HipShot licensed tuners. Classic in styling they are modern in design and performance.

CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on

BODY: Swamp ash

NECK: Maple, “C” Shape

BINDING: N/A

FRETBOARD: Maple or Rosewood, 12″ Radius (305mm)

FRETS: 22/Large (2.7mm)

SCALE: 34″ (864mm)

INLAY: Rectangular White Pearl

TUNERS: Hipshot licensed

BRIDGE: EB12(4)

PICKUPS: PSEB1A-4/F & MBA4P-4

ELECTRONICS: 1 volume, 1 blend, 3-band solderless active EQ, slap switch

HARDWARE: Platinum

STRINGS: D’addario EXL165 (105-045)

SPECIAL: Tortoise Shell or Black Hairline 3-ply Pickguard, Neutrik Jack

COLORS: GB74 WBL – White Blonde / GB74 OPN – Open Pore Natural

Cort Artisan A4 Bass

Artisan Series

For players that need a premium bass the Artisan is the clear choice. High end features available on some models include neck-thru body construction Bartolini pickups and Hip Shot bridges for better performance. Also select from great exotic wood options. All basses are finished using the lightest open-pore finish to further augment sonic performance. The Artisan A4 is one of these options.  Also see the article on Gary Sinise on the Paul Bothner Music site. His humanitarian work has led to Cort honouring him with an A4 model.

Key Features

• Neck-Thru Construction
• The Artisan series basses feature neck-thru construction for superior tone and string vibration transfer.
• Bartolini Pickups
• The A4 features Bartolini MK-1 pickups and MK-1 EQ which produce an organic “piano” type tone

CONSTRUCTION: Neck-thru

BODY: Mahogany with solid figured maple top

NECK: Maple/Wenge 5pc, Modern “C” Shape

BINDING: N/A

FRETBOARD: Rosewood, 15 3/4″ Radius (400mm)

FRETS: 24/Large (2.7mm)

SCALE: 34″

INLAY: Abalone Dot with Black Circle

TUNERS: Hipshot lic.

BRIDGE: Hipshot Trans Tone Bridge (4)

PICKUPS: Bartolini MK1-4/F & MK-1-4/R

ELECTRONICS: Bartolini MK-1 EQ / 1V,1blend,3-band, EQ on-off S/W

HARDWARE: Platinum

STRINGS: D’Addario USA

SPECIAL: String-thru & Up-load Construction, Knobs with O-rings

COLORS: A4 OPN – Open Pore Natural / A4 OPBC – Open Pore Black Cherry

Bass Blogger – Distortion/Overdrive for Bass Guitars

Bass distortion with finesse and silky definition. A mild distortion especially suited for bass guitar. Hold the foundation with voodoo authority and a perfect dialogue with your drummer.

Quick Specs

• True bypass
• Selectable fuzz or drive
• Controls include drive, tone and volume
• Wide tonality range
• Individual dry and effect out
• Tough and compact die-cast chassis
• 9-volt battery included
• Optional 96DC-200BI power supply available

Cort’s GB75 Bass - Modern Meets Retro   

GB Series

For those with a taste for the traditional, but whom need some modern improvements, the GB Series is for you. The various pickup configurations available, all feature the capabilities to switch from active to passive settings, for a full sonic range. No gig is too large or small for a GB Series bass.

Key Features

GB75 ELECTRONICS

Alnico jazz & MBA5 pickups, 2 band active EQ with mid frequency switch & push-pull volume.

Includes Upgraded HipShot Tuners

The GB75 delivers tuning accuracy and stability thanks to the HipShot licensed tuners. Classic in styling they are modern in design and performance.

Specifications 

CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on

BODY: Swamp ash

NECK: Maple, “C” Shape

BINDING: N/A

FRETBOARD: Maple or rosewood, 15 3/4″ Radius (400mm)

FRETS: 22/Large (2.7mm)

SCALE: 34″ (864mm)

INLAY: Rectangular White Pearl

TUNERS: Hipshot lic.

BRIDGE: EB12(5)

PICKUPS: PSEB1A-5/F & MBA4P-5

ELECTRONICS: 1 volume, 1 blend, 3-band solerless active EQ, slap s/w

HARDWARE: Platinum

STRINGS: D’addario XLB130+EXL165 (130,105-045) (5-String)

SPECIAL FEATURES: Tortoise Shell or Black Hairline 3-ply Pickguard, Neutrik Jack

COLORS:

GB75 OPN – Open Pore Natural

GB75 WBL – White Blonde

Cort’s Curbow 5-String Basses - Sci-fi Attitude and Utilitarian Design

With sci-fi attitude and utilitarian design, Cort’s Curbow series probes deeply into the grand-unifying holism of optimal bass tone. The ebonol fretboard is perfect for tracking faster passages and for much better quality recording. Active EQ and Bartolini pickups facilitate anything from sweet and warm, to snarling and bright. Following in the large footsteps of Greg Curbow’s highly sought after custom basses, Cort has utilized a special Luthite body for its amazing tonal spectrum. Often found on some of the most expensive custom basses in the world, the Ebonol fingerboard delivers incredible tonal stability, with consistency when you need it most.

Curbow Series

Developed in collaboration with legendary bass builder Greg Curbow, this series is distinctive in every way. The body is made from a resonant Luthite material and the fingerboard is Ebonol, both providing improved performance and being good for the environment. Each has a Bartolini pickup and a “Slap Switch” feature.

Key Features

• Body Built From Innovative Luthite
• Following in the large foot steps of Greg Curbow’s highly sought after custom basses, Cort has utilized a special Luthite body for an amazing tonal spectrum.
• Customized with Ebonol Fingerboard
• Often found on some of the most expensive custom basses in the world, the Ebonol fingerboard delivers a bright oval tone and incredible stability.

CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on

BODY: Luthite

NECK: Maple 3 piece Modern “C” Shape

BINDING: N/A

FRETBOARD: Ebonol, 15 3/4″ Radius (400mm)

FRETS: 27/Large (2.7mm)

SCALE: 34″ (864mm)

INLAY: White Dot

TUNERS: Die cast

BRIDGE: EB10(5)

PICKUPS: Bartolini AMK1-5/F (Active)

ELECTRONICS: Bartolini MK-2 EQ / 1V,3-band, slap S/W

HARDWARE: Platinum

STRINGS: D’Addario USA

SPECIAL: Greg Curbow Design, Head Volute

COLORS: Curbow5 MIC – Mystic Ice Crazer / Curbow5 BK – Black

Cort’s SJB5F NS Acoustic Bass

Key Features

• Solid Spruce Top
• The SJB5F features a solid spruce top for a resonant tone that actually improves with age.
• Fishman Electronics
• The Fishman Presys preamp and Sonicore pickup on the SJB5F provide a powerful and versatile output ready for your amp or PA system.

This acoustic bass sounds much like a solidbody electric when plugged in and ranges from an upright bass tone, to 70′s funk and the modern fusion tonal range, at a mere change of right hand finger attack. Besides this hi-fidelity response, the active eq is versatile enough to accommodate just about any acoustic environment, with the reputation of the Fishman brand. 

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint

CUTAWAY: Venetian

BODY: Super Jumbo – Solid Sitka Top with Mahogany Back and Sides

NECK: Mahogany, “C” Shape

BINDING: Black

FRETBOARD: Rosewood

SCALE: 34″ (864mm)

INLAY: White Dot

TUNERS: Die-cast Bass Chrome

ROSETTE: Multiple B/W

BRIDGE: Rosewood/Scooped Bass

ELECTRONICS: Fishman Isys+ – Sonicore P/U P/U

STRINGS: Phoshor Bass Strings

BRACING: Traditional X-Bracing

COLORS: SJB5F NS

Cort’s Gene Simmons GS-Punisher-2

Key Features

Gene Simmons Designed

For over 35 years GENE SIMMONS has been defining Rock with his unique flair. Now he has teamed with Cort to produce a signature bass with the all new GS-Punisher-2. Good mid range response for better projection in the mix, well balanced body and good looks!! Mahogany neck, Custom Punisher Graphic AND includes CUSTOM CASE!!! ?And, at a surprisingly affordable price for a signature series! Trust Cort!! 

Chrome Bridge Cover

Each GS-Punisher-2 features a chrome bridge cover which adds to the overall beauty and protects your hand from sharp saddle screws.

Specifications

CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on

BODY: Mahogany

NECK: Maple, “C” Shape

BINDING: N/A

FRETBOARD: Rosewood, 15 3/4″ Radius (400mm)

FRETS: 24 / Large (2.7mm)

SCALE: 34″ (864mm)

INLAY: White Pearl Diamond

TUNERS: Die cast

BRIDGE: EB6(4) with tail cover

PICKUPS: Mighty Mite MMPB-4 & MMJB-R with Silver Logo

ELECTRONICS: 1 volume, 1 tone, 1 toggle S/W

HARDWARE: Chrome

STRINGS: D’addario EXL165(105-045)

SPECIAL: Custom Punisher Graphic

ADDITIONAL: Gene Simmons Custom Case Included

COLORS: GS-Punisher-2 BK – Black

The Warwick FNA Jazzman 4 String Bass

Someone once said that you can´t improve on perfection. Fortunately, Warwick never met that person! The FNA Jazzman is our update on the classic FNA. We added an MEC Jazz pickup in the neck position. Now you can have a superior bass that is capable of an infinite variety of textures and tones.

Four separate controls give you quick access to make any changes in the sound you desire using the MEC 3 way circuitry.

Features

• Bolt-on neck
• Available as 4- or 5-string
• Available as right-handed or left-handed*, as well as fretted and fretless* models
• US Swamp Ash body with AA-Flamed Maple top
• Ovangkol neck
• Wenge fingerboard
• Scale length: 34″ (long scale)
• 24 frets
• Passive MEC J/MM pickups with open pole pieces
• Active MEC 3-way electronics
• Finishes: Natural Oil Finish, Coloured Oil Finish and Stain High Polish Finish (Coloured Oil Finish and Stain High Polish Finish with extra charge)
• Warwick tuners
• 2-piece Warwick bridge
• Warwick security locks
• Gold hardware
• Just-A-Nut III
• Weight**: 3,9 kg (4-string), 4,1 kg (5-string)
• Warwick Black Label strings: 4-string: 045″ – 105″ (40200M), 5-string: 045″ – 135″ (40301M)
• Including Warwick “User Kit”
• Including “Premium Line Plus” RockBag® for electric bass
• * no extra charge
• ** rounded

4-string Neck Specifications:

• Width at nut 38,5 mm
• Width at 12th fret 55 mm
• Thickness at 1st fret: string 19,5 mm 
• Thickness at 12th fret: 24 mm
• Neck Radius: 502 mm (20″ )

5-string Neck Specifications: 

• Width at nut: 45 mm
• Width at 12th fret 61 mm
• Thickness at 1st fret 19,5 mm
• Thickness at 12th fret 24 mm
• Radius 664 mm (26″ )

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

The Fender Rumble 150 Bass Amp

The Rumble™ 150 lets you rule stage and studio alike. That’s because it pumps 150 watts through a 15” Fender® Special Design Speaker and a piezo horn, and the adjusted-to-taste overdrive can be blended with pure, clean bass tone for first-rate Fender bass sound. Other features include a horn on/off switch, XLR output, three-band active EQ with punch and scoop presets, spring-loaded side handles and removable casters, all in a ported, rugged and easily portable enclosure. Superb Fender bass tone and performance at an unbeatable value.

General

Model Name: Rumble™ 150 Combo

Series: Rumble™

Amplifier Type: Solid State - 231-5600-020

Electronics

Voltage: 120V

Wattage: 150 Watts

Effects Loop: Yes (Preamp Out, Power Amp In)

Inputs: One 1/4″ Input with -6db Pad Switch

Auxiliary Input: Auxilliary RCA Input for CD/MP3 Player, Drum Machine, etc.

Headphone Jack: 1/4″ Headphone jack

Line Out: XLR Line Out with ground lift

Channels: One channel with selectable overdrive

Power Handling: 150 Watts

Horn Tweeter: 2″ Tweeter with Front Panel Mounted On/Off Switch

Controls: Volume, Overdrive Gain, Overdrive On/Off, Overdrive Blend, Bass, Low Mid, High Mid, Treble, Mid Scoop Switch

Hardware

Cabinet Material: Black textured vinyl covering

Handle: Molded Black Handle

Grill Cover: Black Metal Grille

Input Impedance: 1M Ohm

Amplifier Depth: 13.5″ (34.3 cm)

Amplifier Width: 23″ (58.42 cm)

Amplifier Height: 23.5″ (59.7 cm)

Amplifier Weight: 63 lbs. (28.58 kg)

Effects: Overdrive (Footswitchable)

Speaker: 1X15″ Fender® Special Design

Speaker Impedance: 4 Ohms

Unique Features: 3-Band EQ (with semi-parametric midrange controls), “Mid Scoop” Button, Auxilliary Input for CD/MP3 or Drum Machine, Delta Comp Adaptive Compression Circuitry, Effects Loop, Headphone Jack, XLR Line Out Jack with Ground Lift, Ported Cabinet, Black Vinyl Covering, Rugged Black Metal Grille, Oversized Plastic Corners

FootSwitch: Sold separately: Overdrive On/Off, P/N 0994052000 or P/N 0994054000 (Vintage Style)

Casters: Casters included

Knobs: Black Plastic Knobs

Warwick’s Corvette Taranis Bass Guitar

 The body of the Corvette Taranis instantly attracts attention by way of its unique oil finish. First, the surface of the wood is sand-blasted, then covered in a matte finish lacquer. This treatment results in a wonderfully textured appearance, that adds emphasis to the structure and grain of the wood. This method is especially effective, on woods like Ash, where the hard and soft areas, result in a surface grain, of considerable thickness and depth.

The Taranis comes as standard with a low B tuning . This was designed by Warwick to cater for the lower tunings predominant in metal genres. As such, the Corvette Taranis, was fittingly named after the Lord of Thunder, in Celtic mythology. Impressively equipped, with a passive MEC MM/J pickup configuration, the tone of the Taranis is extremely well balanced. The large pole-piece MEC neck pickup, has been specifically designed, to accompany the MEC MM humbucker. The result, is that both pickups compliment one another perfectly and despite being completely passive, are surprisingly powerful.

The Taranis is available as a 4-string tuned B/E/A/D or as a 5-string tuned B/E/A/D/G.

FEATURES

• Available as 4- and 5-string
• Available as right-handed or left-handed, as well as fretted and fretless models
• Swamp Ash body
• Ovangkol bolt on neck
• Wenge fingerboard
• Scale length: 34″ (long scale)
• 24 frets
• Passive MEC J/MM pickups with extra large pole pieces
• Passive electronics or active MEC 2-way electronics
• Sandblasted Natural Satin Finish or Sandblasted Coloured Oil Finish
• Warwick tuners
• Warwick 2-piece bridge
• Warwick security locks
• Black hardware (chrome, gold or satin-chrome with extra charge)
• Just-A-Nut III
• Weights: 3,5 kg (4-string), 4,1 kg (5-string)
• Warwick Black Label strings: 4-string: 065″ – 135″ (40240M), 5-string: 045″ – 135″ (40301M)
• Low B tuning for the 4-string as well as for the 5-string
• including Warwick “User Kit” and “Premium Line Plus” RockBag®

NB: Specifications are subject to change without notice. For all non-listed options please refer to the Warwick Custom Shop!

With the Onboard Active EQ you get enhanced bass and treble at the twist of a dial and much better tone, live and especially when recording. It also helps when if you’re playing through a bass amp with a strong tonal colour which can’t be changed very much with its own onboard tone controls.  

Key Features

Agathis Body and Maple neck with Rosewood Fretboard

• The Action series basses feature agathis bodies and maple necks with rosewood fretboards for great tone and durability.

Diecast tuners

The diecast tuners on the Action series basses provide stability and fine tuning.

CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on

BODY: Agathis

NECK: Maple, Modern “C” Shape

BINDING: n/a

FRETBOARD: Rosewood, 15 3/4″ Radius (400mm)

FRETS: 24 / Large (2.7mm)

SCALE: 34″ (864mm)

INLAY: White dot

BRIDGE: EB5(5)

TUNERS: Die cast

PICKUPS: Powersound PSEB1-5/F & PSEB1-5/R

ELECTRONICS: 1 volume, 1 blend, 2-band active EQ

STRINGS: (130-045) (5-String)

HARDWARE: Chrome

SPECIAL: Round Edge on Body, Template for Active EQ