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Cort Curbow4

4-string bass guitar from Cort belonging to the Curbow series

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Delmaphisab Delmaphisab
Published on 01/20/08 at 10:38
Lower production in Indonesia.
My model is equipped with a micro Bartolini Mk1 center position.
The electronics are active and therefore requires a 9 volt battery to emit any sound through a preamp Bartolini MK2.
The neck has 25 spaces available next highest string and low E side 27.
The bridge is solid (or aesthetically clumsy ...) but the settings are present for each string individually.
The neck is maple 3-piece, the key is composite materials vernis.Le body is also composite (Luthite).
1 master volume, a serious one medium, one acute, one switch "slap" to instantly switch to his dug in the medium with emphasis on the bass & treble.
2 potentiometers are available (with a small screwdriver) on the back of the guitar to refine the overall gain and that of the switch.

UTILIZATION

Talking about things that are fun! The handle is a model of comfort, the fingers come and go without hindrance from the first to the last box (27!). His profile is modern and in keeping with what one finds in the best competitors, Ibanez in mind.
Sound side, it is also contrary to Byzantium might suggest the presence of a mic. Of its type rock / pop (Fender P) things groovy (JB) through the slamming intended for slap and other antics, everything is possible!
I said, this bass is extremely versatile even if it can match the best that cost up to 10 times its price. But Bartolini really sends the sauce and is carefully positioned.
Let's talk about sore subject!
Body shape is superb (thank you Curbow), but the ergonomics of it is marred by under-sizing of the lower horn. Result, the game sitting is almost impossible without the aid of a strap, the guitar does not naturally leaning back on the thigh. For a walking bass cushy okay, but forget the rock and roll ...
In addition, we feel that he lacks the material somewhere because the handle has a tendency to pitch down hard if his attention during the game
The game is up against copy. The body profile and smaller size allows for endless sessions on the instrument. A really top design.

SOUNDS

My playing style is characterized by the absence of ... style!
I play variety, jazz-rock, funk, pop on a Cube 60 Bass BassPod XT or the PA.
As I said, this bass sounds great on the Cube for all that is pop / rock and funk with an even hand bass for the jazz repertoire welcome (it is still not a fretless Warwick!).
Beware of the pronounced emphasis on the treble equalizer that Curbow, this brings up a significant blow difficult to treat. Better nuanced settings that already offer tremendous opportunities.
Otherwise "hats off" to Cort for this product successful.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 months. I love everything about this bass. Bordered on its excellence by the addition of a second micro favoring ultra-low but I quibble ...
I have owned various models of low and it is well worth the instruments twice its price. I repeat myself but the quality of the microphone and the sounds are offered first. No disappointment possible with this instrument in quality / price ratio that I find amazing. Small reserve for ergonomics sitting at stake. Otherwise, go for it!