All user reviews for the Cort Artisan B5

Made in Core, box 24, 5 string, sleeve screwed with active electronic switch of equalizers, microphones Bartolini MK1.

USE

Very good bass for my taste. solid and well designed to accomplish.
the handle is very pleasant and rather late for a 5 string. It also allows access to acute remarcable.
it a very good face and pleasant play.
it is just a little heavy, like all 5 strings.
The sound is very good, although dfini and quickly found what we want. if the passive switcher could be a top.

SONORITS

I tried on a cubebass 30, a home equipped with HP fender amp and a H & Ketner basskick200 without effect, just with a small compressor / limiter. difficult to find sound despite all liability rglages (that's 2 DIFFERENT worlds), but it sounds good even when vachemant.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I have 2 years.The only thing that annoys me is having to check my batteries, dbrancher the jack not it dcharge etc ... for the rest say.

At this price it's a real instrument access. I do not regret at all. I tried the Fender, Yamaha etc in the same price range but nothing to see.

I remake that choice without siter, if I had the same budjet Videment, otherwise I would look at ts in Warwick, Vigier or Music Man!

This finish "Open Pore Natural", the body is swamp ash (it is mahogany finishes "Tobacco Burst" and "Open Pore Mahogany"). No nail itself. I would say that the wood has been oiled, although it is not very clear (and documented on the site Cort). Still, the feeling that remains is that of being in direct contact with the wood; this is very nice. The drawback is the fragility of the coating: the wood is fairly soft, and small bumps and scratches mark other fast enough. On my model, the most visible remains of the many brands under the G string, slap on gambling. Nails (even short) tend to dig into the top layer of wood at a frenetic slap. Anecdotal. But visible. But anecdotal. But still visible.
For the handle, it is screwed on (4 points). To have a neck-through, you must go upmarket (Artisan A5). The B5 consists of 5 parts alternating wenge and rosewood. The key is typically rosewood with abalone pearl benchmarks.
For the rest, it has 24 jumbo frets and a pitch of 34 inches.
Head side, conventional mechanical Hipshot doing the job. On the other hand, a rather massive bridge (EB12 (5) of his first name).
The beast has a Bartolini active electronics: 2 microphones MK1-5 / F and MK1-5 / R, associated with a MK1 preamp-EQ. The 9v battery has a dedicated trap. Easy to change, even if the plastic cover seems a bit fragile ...
For the knobs, there is a volume, blend (balance = neck pickup / pickup) and 3 settings for EQ: bass, middle, treble.
Note: all knobs have a very hard point halfway, to follow.
Unlike Ibanez bass (which really boxing a little - a lot - in the same category), the order of the equalizer knobs are reversed: the setting is serious side easel; the treble side handle. And this is very stupid, because it's completely against-intuitive.
To end on electronics, I specify that the user also has an active-passive switch. At least that's the idea. In practice, the action on the switch simply disconnects the equalizer ... But it is not a true rocker fashion to a 100% passive, it will always have a charged battery in the bass to the microphones work. Like all active models, it will be necessary in all cases systematically disconnect the plug from the bottom when not in use longer, otherwise discharge the battery at full speed.


UTILIZATION

Necessarily larger than a 4-string (I push open doors, there), the handle of the B5 remains that of a modern low. Namely:
- Not so wide it for a 5 string
- Not thick at all; it is far from unplayable big log.
The strings are closely spaced; the game is therefore very fast, even if it requires more precision slap. Note: on this style of play, the fact of not having a shield slightly changes the way to attack from. On this point, I prefer the Jazz Bass; additional thickness added by the pick-guard enabled stalling index between the plate and the rope, no rédiduel space with a better feeling at the end. Matter of habit, but it is important nonetheless.
The rear portion of the handle is oiled wood. It is a satin lining, very comfortable, does not stick and even tend to skate over time. A success.
B5 has all the benefits of a modern low: it is perfectly balanced, never pike head. It can play sitting or standing without any difference. The handle has two octaves, access to acute is excellent ... And she has the typical look of the Contemporary coffee made in Asia (soft shapes, sensual curves, small head, small lifts, etc). We are really in the same register as the SoundGear Ibanez series (itself available with the same email on some models).


SOUNDS

Meanwhile, there was still all the benefits of a modern low (but also the disadvantages of it).
Benefits, it is the Swiss knife side of the instrument: do not try, you can play anything and everything with. Playing on the scale, 3-band EQ, active / passive switch ... All sounds are available (almost) even before addressing the settings on the amp.
In return, the lovers will obviously sounds very typical to find fault. So find the particular grain of Precision, a Thunderbird or Viola Bass is something impossible. For that, you need to have the instrument in question. So some may find the sound too neutral in comparison. But do not tell me it's too asseptisé or soulless. B5 has its own sound world (should I use the plural, as the possibilities are varied): that of a contemporary coffee that can do everything. Round and warm bass tend to his cold manner and slamming metal, or a mix of both (bass sounds terrible slap), everything is possible.
Requires active electronics, the output level is very good. The equalizer is very effective, and all controls are very sensitive and responsive. In terms of defects, there is a slight buzz when you push the equalizer background, but it's still very moderate.
Finally, sustain side is not bad, but it still lacks a little something. Besides, playing without plugging the instrument, one realizes that the B5 transmits little vibration. Nothing to do with my Jazz Bass (a Korean Squier model 90s). With it, even "unplugged", it sounds it sounds, and it happens in the body of the bass. With the B5 is much further back, too bad.


OVERALL OPINION

Purchased in 2012, this bass was made in Indonesia. Like what it is time to put aside all the clichés that attempt to impose a hierarchy between the different countries in Asia, in terms of the quality of the violin. Yes, the Chinese and Indonesians makers are paid less than their counterparts in Korea and Japan. Yes, they do not have the same working conditions. But what is technical, there has long as the know-how on violin was passed in these emerging countries. In this case, the Indonesian B5 has everything a great. She has a pretty face, the choice of materials is very very good, sounds offered covers a very broad spectrum and quality of the violin is excellent.
In short, it is a model to recommend to all those interested in something other than bass duo Jazz / Precision bass. In return, forget the vintage side: one is on the contemporary, both in design and in the sounds available.
Finally, this review may be interested in those who hesitate between Cort and its equivalent Ibanez (a priori, I would say the SR605: same email, even ash body, philosophy and roughly speaking, the same price range - even if me on, I received a coupon when purchasing the B5). For my part, I highly recommend the B5. First, because it is slightly cheaper. Then because we certainly meets some, but not all street corners like Ibanez. Finally, because the Cort vaaaaachement is more beautiful. Yes, it is subjective! So what?
Oh, last point: the bass arrived very well regulated, including a low action just as it should. IS want?

Model 5 string made in korea.
Mahogany body and wenge neck.
Bolt 24 frets, 2 soapbar pickups Bartolini MK1.
Active electronics with 3-band eq, master volume, balance microphones and active / passive switch.

UTILIZATION

The neck is very thin and very easy to play, a real highway with very accessible treble.
Ergonomics is good, the bass is well balanced, the weight (light enough) is well distributed, the bass does not dive either sitting or standing.
The 3 band eq is very efficient, which makes it easy to find his sound.

SOUNDS

Perfect for my style of music (metal, for the rest I have my Jazzbass) is a bass that sends wood, and even too much time with undoubtedly modern sounds.
I use it connected to my amp Markbass mini cmd 121p by first passing through a compressor (EBS multicomp) and my ValveDrive.
I love the sound of this bass, aggressive and modern with a good growl.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 10 years now, I've done all my concerts.
Before that I try grindbass peavey and yamaha I can not remember most of the model, but none of the two is me as excited as this one.
What I love most: the sound, the playability of the neck.
What I like least: the finish, the varnish is not great and the bar where there are regular friction, I put 8 because of it.
The value for money is exceptional at this price point the sound that comes out is just insane (and then farts on the varnish that gives it an air of adventurer).
With the experience I remake this choice without doubt, unless I am directed to the Series A with flamed maple top and neck-through.

- Made in Indonesia
- Ash Body
- Channel Wenge
- Rosewood
- Hipshot Tuners
- Black Acastillage
- 2 humbuckers active Bartolini MK1
- Bridge EB12
- Finish Maple Burl (Limited Edition)

Nice finish, a good job, as usual with Cort.

UTILIZATION

On the handle, hard to Cort nicer than it is a highway, though it is a 5 string.
The bass is not too heavy, well balanced body shape gives a very simple access to acute.
It is also noteworthy that the active / passive switch is very nice to use)
Bass easy to play, we do not get tired!

SOUNDS

This is the section that interests us most.

This bass has a huge advantage (which may also be a defect in the ears of some), which is its versatility.
This versatility comes in many models from Cort.
The Bartolini MK1 pickups and active electronics give a sacred power and presence much better than on the lower register of the same.
The Artisan B5 may as well have a round that's more deep slamming.
It can play everything from blues to metal to rock and jazz, you just need to find its settings.
The criticism that some will do to this bass is just that he lacks "THE sound", but it remains a choice, either we choose a versatile bass with which to explore all types of music, a bass with his THE but remain closed in a few well-defined styles.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this bass for over a year now, I had the opportunity to try a model in Ibanez 5 string in the same price range and the same register (low-purpose), but the sound of the Ibanez was not fishing and the presence of Cort, it was quite cold, this is why I have preferred the Artisan B5 for its more "taking".

This bass is primarily enjoyable for its exceptional ease of play, and I repeat, for its versatility for exploring all styles. For those looking for a 5 string with these qualities, this bass is one of the best quality / price for that price range there.

Today, with this award, I would do without doubt this choice, only with experience, I would choose the larger model (the Cort Artisan A5) in which the neck-through (as a hundred dollars more). The sounds remain the same, except that the neck-through allows for better sustain (but then I quibble, as that of the B5 is already very good)

5-string bass with active electronics. is team of two microphones bartollini. the finish is not treating trs. 2 colors, natural light or dark wood. switch active / passive

UTILIZATION

Trs grip handle with a strait and spacing of the strings that facilitates the passage of 4 5 strings. the two microphones are Barto wonders and active electronics allows a great diversity of sound. This is pretty low for a 5 string lgre.

SOUNDS

This bass has a diverse sound palette trs with a soft spot for the position micro acute substantive offers jazz funk sound any evidence. the only serious micro BMOL comes from not trs prcis but adjusting the microphone correctly with this acute problem is overcome very easy.

OVERALL OPINION

was going to do six months I use this bass and I can not do without. Its only flaw is his sloppy finish. It has a hand comes out with flying colors against its competitors because direct for approx. 650 euros a few manufacturers can match. I had a yamaha hsiter who also sound standard, but the game and the shape of the handle too modern prfrer me the Cort. If you want a 5 string with a good / quality price n'hsitez more.

5-string bass in electronic active pitch of 34 ", 24 frets. It is team of two micro Bartolini. As for finishing the model I have in my possession, it treats .

UTILIZATION

Personally I like the handle of Cort 5 string. It is not too large, rather flat above the bottom of the inning. CHAC is easy to acute except for the last 2 frets ... As for the form is fairly standard. In terms of weight it is quite compar lgre other 5-string bass that I had the opportunity to test. Large pannel of the electro sound with passive Bartolini pickups and 2.

SOUNDS

Noise level one small dception, it lacks some serious asset ... but playing with rglages, we can level it has. As against the mids and highs are really Defines.

OVERALL OPINION

I offered this low in December 2003. I have a lot hsit between this one and a yamaha rbx 775, which can be better dfiniton serious but has a default weight as slightly more important and less comfortable handle (personal opinion). .. so I cracked on the cort I advise also for its good value trs / quality prices. A tip if you want to aqurir: try several models and careful finish that changes with the low ...

Well, well, like all CORT, manufacturing Core, with trs good wood (wenge bne key for the handle, saddle for the body), trs good pickups (Bartolini, pramp 3-band Barto too. yes, it's an active, with a switch (push / pull), noted that new switches seem very nice, but for those like me who do not use that force, it is in fact not practical), a bridge that gives the property (the new one have DIFFERENT MODELS, not his best subject, but can be stronger, Bolt (4 screws) 24 frets.

So the stuff is good. But the finish is medium (h yes, made in core), especially for the bridge and the nut, one notch below the rest. But like the rest is very good, and especially the stuff is top, so it ... well.

UTILIZATION

Channel trs trs fast. For a 5-string attention. The body shape lends itself to the acrobatics, the slap is good for those who do regularly, but not essentially, the two monstrous black bars (which are used for microphones) make it difficult to slap c t easel ... but his thumb is to ask gnial.
I am a little meager, but after two hours of rpt, ouch, I cut the strap a little shoulder, but again, it's 5-string, long neck, large electronic and finally it is a little over the same ilk yamaha ...
For its greasy, dry, "rock n roll baby", while the bottom! APRS is RULES treble to the sub, or the slamming. The balance is very well micro noon to play with fingers. I set the easel for funk in handle for acoustic sounds, style-low against ... trs is very easy. APRS that we have memorized what they do, these 5 knobs all the same ...

SOUNDS

I really enjoy the very slow blues-rock with a healthy dose of pop: the lower the Lenny Kravitz, k's choice, as Ben Harper, I love. And for this type of sound is low ZE.
But I also like the grunge and punk. And for the game to mdiator, fast, sharp, it is less empty: the woods and pickups are assurment conus privilgier for low and low-mdiums ...
But I m'dbrouille, and when he does do what it can do (much), it was always what we want.
Basically, its deep and fat, while still having the slamming agus well (thank you to electro. !)............ Active A good sound guy, on which I immediately flach the shop, trying the same low price range (Jazzbass Southwestern, ibanez, etc ...) In short it is a low characters. A sound that changes (I'm taking the low group, and y 'for every taste and price, well, it's clear it's something else it)

It is made to be a low-heard, and who can afford it. So not for the punk ...... I love the concept.

OVERALL OPINION

So I will speak the tune, because, objectively, there's no photo, for a low quality that there must be twice as expensive, even Yamaha (frankly I prfre of far TRB5: lighter, prettier, his most-fit in). Basically, for the same price, I bought a jazz bass mexicaine.ha yes I forgot I left, so issue price is not quite the same, if you know what I mean: - (. RPET And I was the day and night.

I use the bte since ... 2 years or less. Every time I tell myself "achte a musicman, warwick or", and well, it's always the same phrase returns "Damn it's expensive for such a short Difference". So I keep it.

This is my second bass, a Squier APRS for learning ... I wanted to sell it, I can not. May be one day that I would tune in pt and I know what to buy.

Then, with the exprience, Ja wohl, wunderbar, and if not, just got my staff, I complterais by low adapts more to punk, a 4 string, with microphones of shit .. .

5-string bass with walnut finish body OPW. Everything else has been said below!

UTILIZATION

As for the handle, I have rarely seen as flat and wide so little apart from Musicman ... Thus, access to acute is very easy and each cell is ringing.
Because it is light enough for a 5-string bass, you do not destroy the trapèses in 30 minutes! The most interesting is to unpack the box when you receive it because I can tell you that is really not disappointed! In fact his body dark walnut finish is really nice (we even feel the wood grain when touched) and the head is a very large class.
In terms of sound, the first repeat can feel the difference with low passive ... Sounds good round with super heavy bass and treble very sharp! This allows it to be very versatile.

SOUNDS

I play Rock, Progressive Rock, Hard Rock (like Dream Theater, Red hot ...) and it is all about! It can really step up and show its full potential (good course must provide the person getting excited over ...). In addition to all rip stop playing in, you can get the ideal sound for SLAP métant by the neck pickup and pushing the mediums.
Also, I admit that I love so serious. It has nothing to do with a 4-string bass, it's another world!

OVERALL OPINION

It is a little less than a month that I own this bass and I do not yet all around (though given the number of hours I spent playing it ...). It really is very versatile and I just preferred it to a Yamaha RBX775, which seemed much too thick (at the handle) and heavy and did not give a fairly wide range of distinct sounds.
This bass is made for bass players who love technology and can use all of the handle, and as it has an unbeatable value for money, do not hesitate guys!
If it again, I buy it back with no regrets because this one of the most versatile bass, I had the oaccasion to play, for its price and capabilities. Really, it's a very good bass. Congratulations Cort.

Manufacturing core. Bartolini pickups 24 frets, Hipshot mechanical, bridge super strong, active 3-band equalization, volume 1, mixes a microphone, a conversion switch for active / passive. frne body, wenge handle and rosewood fingerboard. What could be better?

UTILIZATION

The handle is trs pleasant play. trs found her quickly and easily resumed. CHAC is easy to acute, the body shape is very well tudie and balancing weight is very well rpart on all of the bass. It is true that the issue the fact that there is a lot of knobs can confuse rather quickly but it gets a good sound ...

SOUNDS

I play funk, The variety of blues, rock, gospel is I must say I'm really filled with this bass. trs is versatile. I use a Hartke HA3500 head and a cabinet AMPEG SVT 15E, I can tell you that his friends there. every time I play it to true happiness. I appreciate my bass with RULES prcis well with a certain roundness (the cabinet ampeg I am gt), with moderate to acute (to slap it takes when m me), I dtest the sound is too sharp a trsmtallique sounds really, but I love the low fat kind of well ... Bootsy Collins was killed.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for more than two years, and it really class jou on the bass like that price. I love the ease of play that was on the lower handle is mega comfortable. I only BMOL little contribution is that the finish of the body is lgrement ngliger is a shame ... I tried many other basses in this price range (Ibanez EDB 605, Yamaha RBX775, fender mexico jazz bass ...) but the one my silent so I prfre the I bought the report qualitprix is ​​unbeatable. with the exprience I do exactly the same choice. super low. Congratulations CORT.

B5, 5 string, Body frne, round 5 pices saddle and wenge, micros doubles MK1 active Bartolini and prampli, EB12 bridge, mechanical Hipshot, black hardware, natural open-pore

CONSTRUCTION Bolt-on
BODY Swamp ash, Mahogany
NECK Wenge / maple 5pc, Modern 'C' Shape
NECK WIDTH 1F: 45mm / 24F: 68mm
NECK THICKNESS 1F: 20.5mm, 12F: 22mm
Fingerboard
Rosewood, 15 3 / 4 "Radius (400mm)
FRET
24 / Large (2.7mm)
INLAY
Abalone Dot
TUNER
Hipshot lic.
SCALE 34 "(864mm)
NUT Graphite Black
BRIDGE EB12 (5)
PICKUP Bartolini MK1-5 / F & MK-1-5 / R
CONTROL Bartolini MK-1 EQ / 1V ,3-band 1blend, EQ on-off S / W
PICKUP SWITCHING N / A
HARDWARE BK (Black)
UNIQUE FEATURE Knobs w / O-rings
STRING D'addario EXL165 + XLB130 (130.105-045) (5-String)
COLOR OPN (Open Pore Natural), OPM (Open Pore Mahogany)
LEFTY Available
CASE Optional

UTILIZATION

Channel super late for a 5 string.
Access in acute very easy although it is not part of the handle prfr mas.
Not too heavy and body trs enjoyable.
Question cest his happiness.
The number of the switch knob more passive / active permits to modulate his leisure.

SOUNDS

It really gets the sound lon DSIR.
Mtal for my part, but trsalaise in all other styles of music

OVERALL OPINION

The report qualitprix can not beat this bass.
To buy the closed eyes if your budget allows.
Cest a really good investment cment trs.

Micro 2 Bartolini MK1
1 volume knob
A balance between the two potentiometer BARTOS
3 potentiometer equalizer (high, medium, low)
A silver switch to switch to active (EQ> Gain) or passive
24 frets
Bolt (too bad he is not in one piece, on mine)
Precise mechanical "Hipshot" (facilitates and maintains perfect tuning)
Bridge giving a reassuring impression of robustness

UTILIZATION

Handle a real surprise compared to my old 5-string, it is narrower very similar to that of a 4-string, allowing rapid movement between the strings without interfering with slap!
The wooden body natural resemblance to so misunderstand the manufacture maker!?!
ergonomics is good but the bass is heavy enough, however, (standing).
With the sound equalizer bin varies from one register to another and the sound is also nice passive.
Access to Acute easy with the design of the lower horn.

SOUNDS

The sound, I discovered yet (I regret a little the sound tends JazzBass) but it still requires the respect.J got a low end amp so the sound that goes with my level acquisition Proshyan amp I will update What it is difficult to describe her in writing.
The overall sound is powerful.
Difficult to note because of my receiver combo 5OW

OVERALL OPINION

I want to say I bought this bass OCCAZ but it seems like new
1 ° aesthetics does not leave indifferent is what I found when I étui.Les fate of his drinking are beautiful (and I have to OCCAZ, it must frankly nine flash).
The graduations of the boxes are the best pearl effect (it's custom) even contribute to its micro-oriented bass luthier style.Style havoc.
The head design is unique to Cort ° with a reminder of the trademark chrome "Cort" magnifique.L 'hardware in shiny black (not faded, nor yet mocked a OCCAZ c)
2 ° The sound correct (there may be sound in a headset plugs into the output jack) the gain is good! The slap does not require effort to get a good sound because the equalizer takes care settings with some .
3 can be "run" on the handle everything everywhere
In general I really like this bass for the price and even nine I advise all or Artisan A5, if a bass like that there's not enough we must opt ​​for low Fender Jazz Bass style violin maker or directly next to Ken Smith > € 3000
I would acquire in the near future the Cort Artisan A6.

Cort B5 Lh (ie left)
_PRODUCTS In Core
_24 Frets, 2 Bartolini MK-1 pav
_In What the bridge was an EBS 12 (5)
_5 Settings: volume, slecteur micro, 3-band EQ (high, medium and low)
Switch an active passive
_Manhce Screwed

UTILIZATION

_The Handle is enjoyable, even if it's hard to get the most acute case. . .
_The Bte is not too heavy, it does not quite m'empche move on scne. . .
_with The gualisation three bands, the bass is versatile and trs if you touch a little knobs, you often find the sound research =)

SOUNDS

_Pusique The bass is very versatile sound that I conveint trs well my music style (or French nomtal franais-core)
_en RPET a fender bassman 100, the sound that comes out is good even if I'm not addicted to fender amp = S. . .
_on Can get a whole range of its gualisation with active and passive when it goes, it's a round, a little soft even when
_Reproche Him that I could do was the sound of the string If that sounds not just super. . .

OVERALL OPINION

_Cela Will be 3 months I use it and not a default has occurred. . .
_C'est A left-handed 5-string bass that is not too CHRE and that sounds good for that price lbr /> _J'ai MODEL tried the above, the Cort A5, sounding a little better and Access in acute is easier because of race are transverse, and I also tried the Yamaha TRB1005, which is a little heavier and a handle a bit bigger, but sounds better, the price as more expensive. . .
_THE Trs report quality price good for the budget means you Ruez top
_Hum I think if I had the same budget I have made the same choice. . .

Korean manufacturing dating back to 1997/98, therefore old range, the stock has no movement of the plane on the angle.
Ash body (I think) covered with a thick plastic coating, wenge neck, rosewood 24 fret button, 2 microphones myghtimite, fittings gray matt, easel indestructible, certainly very good.
4 knobs, 1 volume, 1 balance, 1 serious and 1 treble.
Weight: 4.2 kg

UTILIZATION

Comfort rather surprising for a low low end of range, so is very accurate as the mid well as percussive slap.
The neck is well defined but slightly thicker qd even with very good access to acute, not especially heavy I would say lightly.
You can find the sound quickly and was also a good range of sound for a bass of this small size, it's pretty amazing.

SOUNDS

I was using at the time when I played the funky pop and it was pretty good.
It can vary quite a bit with the balance sounds microphone (with the neck pickup was almost the sound of a Fender Precision).
Lacks a little power in the bass due to ptits pickups, treble not do too badly.
I use it more so since I changed maintenand range (WW Zikmane and Spector) I'm more funk metal so it has to send.

OVERALL OPINION

I recommend this bass to anyone who wants to get the 5 string, a very good playability, good sound for a lil almost derisory price approx. 500 eur.

In short, a super mega value price / performance.

Cort, a brand that builds up is not expensive and it starts to ring ...

-Made of Indonsie (probably like all Cort)
WengErable-round,
-Rosewood. 24 cases,
-2 Bartolini MK1-5 pickups / f & Mk1-5 / r,
-5 Strings.
-1 Switch active / passive
-5 Knobs: volume, bass, middle, treble and microphone slecteur

UTILIZATION

Channel pleasant though rather large (I have a 4-string) but we made it very quickly and is easy to adapt with smaller space between the strings, form very pretty and comfortable, both for the game than sitting upright. Only problem, it is a bit wobbly when laying vertically on a tripod, but just do a little attention. The instrument is well balanced (the head does not fall) but a bit heavy (2-3 pounds, not insurmountable), it is very pleasing to play. The pickups are wide enough for us to put the thumb without problem.

CASC is very easy to treble by the shape of the body, and fiddling with the knobs 2-3 minutes you can easily find the sound you seek.

SOUNDS

To play Metal, no problem. By grinding the knobs, one ends up with the sound DSIR (for me, a big well rounded and warm with depth, but just very easily end up with a well slamming, cold and m metallic), in short it is very versatile. I play on a classic combo EBS session 60 watts, and AC makes it really very well thanks to the button "character", there's the slap that does not necessarly niquel consequence of the combination of strings (s another cot I have mastered the slap really hurt).

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for Christmas, but I have already given quite practiced as a friend availing oneself of the same. I have not much hesitating before choosing. I really like her look (https://www.woodbrass.com/images/woodbrass/B5OPB.JPG), the only annoying thing is that it slips once raised vertically (due to its form). Purchased 400 new, it is well worth its price, good midrange versatile! In short I would do it without hesitating choice!