I get you're a Cort fan. There is more than one shop close to me that stocks em. Tried them I have. And my response is "very" subjective. Didn't care for them. Sound wise they were ok at best. But seem cheaply made. Of course, people complain about Fender in the same way. I feel differently about that. And while a monster player I am not a big fan of their primary endorser Mr. Jeff Berlin. He was my neighbor at one point. His views are solid enough but his message to abrasive for me. He stands his ground firmly. As for Mark bass products... REALLY not a fan. I feel even more so when it comes to Hartke. Fender, G&L, Mesa Boogie and Epifani are the kinda stuff that gets me outa bed in the morning. I even don't care for Dingwalls. Yeah, I'm that old school. I'm hoping that this Classic 5 that's due to arrive here within the next 5 hours impresses me. There is a Growler and a killer B at my buddies shop that I haven't had the chance to go see. But he's a hopeless MTD freak and he says he's considering taking a Growler home. That says a lot being as he owns 9 535s.