If you just want a great sounding bass, and like everything else about the Cort (which, yes, electronics aside, they make great basses) I'd put some Nordstrands in. They sound amazing, and are the only reason I fancy another bass!
I foolishly sold my single Purple Chili 112 (the current name for Zoot) and regretted it enormously. They are amazing cabs for the price. Fortunately I managed to get a pair and I don't think I'll ever want to swap. If you're just changing for the sake of a change be prepared to regret your decision
Must check lots of these out (been laptop-less for a few weeks, so catching up). But here's one I heard on Huey's show on 6 Music this morning - lovely jazz sample (no idea what it is though).
How do we embed youtube videos on the new site?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EC8lBwroOc
I had the honour of releasing a compilation of his early work for a record company I worked for many years back, and got to meet him at the launch of the London concert celebrating the 1st anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release. The launch was held in South Africa House on Trafalgar Square, for years the target of anti apartheid protest. When the launch came to an end, Masekela along with Miriam Makeba got to his feet, and they performed an impromptu Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. It was the most moving musical experience of my life.
Been there, done that. Good luck...
Are you aware of the onerous demands that brands put on shops in the way of dealerships? That, and the margins that the big boys work on are probably the two biggest problems.
Happy to talk by PM if you want more info.
Liking that sort of binding, don't know how to correctly describe it, the effect most noticeable on the top horn. Also, that's a gorgeous fretboard. Liking fantastic.