


The lead plug is located at the bottom side of the instrument which I reckon is farīetter than leads that exit from the face of the body as is traditional. The sound that it puts out is awesome, the active EQ excellent, especially given the price of the instrument, and it is well balanced, though I'm thinking that I'd like a Curbow 4 as well now! It has a 34" scale and any fret buzz I've had to date is fixed by adjusting my hands and is not a fretting fault. It also has a blend of StingRay and Sabre Bass pickup configuration with Mighty Mite humbucker at the bridge and PJ style at the neck. It has the same bridge as a Music Man Stingray as well as a very similar headstock, pickguard, and trim pot locations. I've learned a lot since I bought this guitar, and I reckon it's design comes from the Music Man bass that Leo Fender made after selling Fender to CBS. List price was AUD$399 and I got 15% off that April 2004. I wanted to learn bass with a guitar that I wouldn't have to trade up when I could play, and the music store dude suggested the Cort GB34A above the Yamaha 270 (which is much lighter by far).

That range isn't special enough to replace Squire and you buy a $400-$700 ax next but I am amazed by the tones you can get fromįeatures that I think the buyer will wait The output jack is on the lower body edge,Ī wise exception from the over-all Fender Remove and no aesthetic problems with thatĪnd Might Mite electicals, that seem to beĮxcept for the rear battery box, it's all Is accessible at the head with no cover to Neck appear to be 1 piece maple, rosewoodĪn opaque metalic finish was well appliedĪssume it's a climatic thing.

Including the amp if you're close to that. Susceptible to environmental hum sources, Not an extreme problem, but the neck PU is With open-geared duck-foot tuners that are Looks good in a Fender-like way, complete Sounds great and offers several distinct and useful voices. Review it so people know this alternativeĬheck out this new bottomfeeder. Without hesitation, for beginners, it is a very good bass.Īctually, much as I liked it, I don't need It is a low Active, we must become familiar with this feature because the slightest deviation can change the sound completely. I tried a model that bassist buddy had lent me but the handle was too wide (my fingers not long enough. Each boost it feels to type on a charleston battery. I tried the Slap, that does not sound good, it "frieze" too much for my taste. It's not tomorrow that I would do the Marcus Miller, or other engineering 4-string. Weight level, it is light and well balanced.Ĭoupled with my Line 6 POD X3 Live, I can do just about any style.īut given my low level, I've kept the classic sound. I was looking for a handle that does not make me regret my guitar too quickly and honestly the handle is just perfect for me. I came across an advert offering this low, I tested and there, love at first sight. I'm a guitarist and I wanted to open myself to the world bass.
