New Cort GB Basses.....Opinions

[ebenezer]

Got to say, i like the look of these new basses, and i think we all know, cort build quality is very good....Mmm

[mark76]

I don't believe they exist.

[BassApprentice]

[url="http://www.cortguitars.com/uk/product/series_view.asp?qCate=00003&idx=128"]http://www.cortguita...e=00003&idx=128[/url]

Not very clever from the Cort UK website. Showing a glimpse of the new models on the banner then only showing the old models below. Saying that, the new ones look great.

EDIT: Cort US site shows them all, very nice. http://www.cortguitars.com/en/product/series_view.asp?qCate=00003&idx=128

Edited May 24, 2017 by BassApprentice

[Bass_Guardian]

They look sweet!

[Hutton]

I have seen a review of the new Corts at the NAAM show. I think it was on YouTube or from the Cort site itself. I have two Corts and they are cracking basses for the money.

[Dandelion]

Ooh GB74jh.

[prowla]

Did Cort used to be Kay?

[Rich]

Ooh I say. The GB75 and GB5 Custom look very much my cuppa char. Dear Santa...

[Cosmo Valdemar]

Shame there isn't a fancy one with a P pickup... 😕

[Hutton]

[quote name='prowla' timestamp='1495643443' post='3305573']
Did Cort used to be Kay?
[/quote]

Interesting. Why do you think this?

[Dood]

I *could* tell you that the GB74JJ is a [i]brilliant[/i] bass for the money, but then, you wouldn't wait until my full review coming up of it... I love what they have done over the old GB models. Some nice upgrades there.

[Daz39]

Nice looking basses, interesting

[Mykesbass]

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1495648463' post='3305623']
I *could* tell you that the GB74JJ is a [i]brilliant[/i] bass for the money, but then, you wouldn't wait until my full review coming up of it... I love what they have done over the old GB models. Some nice upgrades there.
[/quote]

Tell me they've made them slightly less complex? I loved my GB75 apart from it having way too many controls!

[prowla]

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1495646421' post='3305605']
Interesting. Why do you think this?
[/quote]
I'm sure I saw something recently advertised as a Cort/Kay, so was curious.

[6feet7]

Having had an A4 and B4 and now have a Jeff Berlin Rithimic V and can say I think that they are superb instruments, I can't wait to see these new ones in the flesh.

[timhiggins]

My GB74 is a great bass and the lightest bass i've owned so perfect for gigging
i will definitely be taking a look at the Jazz version

[BassApprentice]

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1495665769' post='3305794']
Badass bridges?
[/quote]

Specs say Omega...so yes basically BassAss Bridges.

[uk_lefty]

Can't see if any are available in lefty... They usually look after us, just can't see which models are available upside down? A GB custom five could be a cost friendly alternative to a sandberg

[darkandrew]

[quote name='prowla' timestamp='1495643443' post='3305573']
Did Cort used to be Kay?
[/quote]
I don't know about that, but I have a couple of MIK Fender guitars that have "Cortech" written inside them. They are pretty good although the frets (on both) were a bit sharp and needed to be rounded off.

Edited May 25, 2017 by darkandrew

[Machines]

I had a GB75 for a couple of years. Upgraded to Aguilar pickups which helped alot. But something just didn't take me.

Sounded good flat but preamp really shoddy compared to other brands (massive hiss in treble and bottom end too boomy).

I tried for so long to love it but eventually never did so sold it. No regrets.

[Dood]

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1495741038' post='3306309']
I had a GB75 for a couple of years. Upgraded to Aguilar pickups which helped alot. But something just didn't take me.

Sounded good flat but preamp really shoddy compared to other brands (massive hiss in treble and bottom end too boomy).

I tried for so long to love it but eventually never did so sold it. No regrets.
[/quote]

I noticed that the preamplifier diagram for the GBxxJJ models on the Cort website is labelled 'Sandberg', which could suggest a suitable upgraded circuit.

[Machines]

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1495741638' post='3306315']


I noticed that the preamplifier diagram for the GBxxJJ models on the Cort website is labelled 'Sandberg', which could suggest a suitable upgraded circuit.
[/quote]

That could make the difference. I'd say that if you added a coil tap it's essentially a Lakland 55-02 but half the price. Made in same factory I'd wager.

[Dood]

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1495741797' post='3306318']


That could make the difference. I'd say that if you added a coil tap it's essentially a Lakland 55-02 but half the price. Made in same factory I'd wager.
[/quote]

I think Cort have upped the game with this one and I am looking to demo the 75JJ or possibly the 75HB that look cracking.

[fretmeister]

The PJ looks very nice.

[Dood]

http://youtu.be/a2epfeHo2cs

Here's a video review. I could listen to this guy all day! Must be the accent!