TotakekeMelee Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hello fellow members, my name is TotakekeMelee (a combination of GameCube classics). I'm an avid bass player nowadays, and also keep on electric guitar. I have a question. Currently, I am receiving a Cort Artisan B4 bass guitar as my only present for Christmas this year. However, I was wondering if there were another bass out there I could get that was no higher than $500-$600. I'm looking for something that delivers a heavy slap and finger while being lightweight without a large neck (which is why I've chosen the Cort so far). I was thinking of getting a W bass, but they're too expensive. What do you guys here think? Your suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thank you. "I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm confused - if you're getting the Cort Artisan B4 (which is a nice bass BTW), why do you want another one straight away? http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Howdy TkM and welcome to the lowdown. I bought a Cort GB 75 recently and I really like it. It has alot of nice features for an inexpensive bass and sounds good to boot. I don't think it's heavy at all and it's a five string. I do have a nice wide padded leather strap though. There are several other brands you can get in that price range. Japanese or Mexican Fender, Ibanez, Peavy, and Yamaha to name a few. The main thing is that you want to pick out a bass like you would a guitar. Find one that fits you, and looks and sounds good to you. I bought my Cort for those reasons and I'm very happy with it. Hang around awhile, there are lots of nice and knowledgable people here. Jim Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotakekeMelee Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks for the warm welcome! Oh, sorry if I didn't make it clear. I meant that I could get a Cort B4, or I could get something else. I'm asking about possibilities for the something else. Is that clearer? "I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Ah - OK ... Sorry - I misunderstood. The B4 is nice - I'd also check out the Cort GB-94 - that's a very nice bass that has some fabulous slap tones. http://instrumenty.krakow.pl/photo/m_28.jpg http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Sweet. Is that yours Luke? Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Sweet. Is that yours Luke? No - that one is not mine, but I had one. I'm sorry that I sold it, and I'm very seriously considering buying another (haha - you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone). They're a great bass - lovely build quality, and Seymour Duncan sjb3, and smb4 pups along with a Duncan Designed preamp. Here are pictures of mine from when I sold it: http://www.comcen.com.au/~eberbachl/pics/cort1.jpg http://www.comcen.com.au/~eberbachl/pics/cort2.jpg http://www.comcen.com.au/~eberbachl/pics/cort3.jpg http://www.comcen.com.au/~eberbachl/pics/cort4.jpg http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 It's a beaut Luke. Here's a pic of mine. http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r170/63p-bass/Cort%205/100_0963.jpg I haven't mastered getting the photo on the page yet. I did it once and forgot how I did it. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Paste your link between: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r170/63p-bass/Cort%205/100_0963.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks rizzo. Here's a couple more. http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r170/63p-bass/Cort%205/100_0963.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r170/63p-bass/Cort%205/Cort5Head.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r170/63p-bass/Cort%205/Cort5Full.jpg Does it work that way on your avatar too? Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Welcome. I don't know what other instruments are available in your area. Where I live, it would take me a long time to play everything in that price range. Along with the previous posts, Schecter, Spector, and Peavey are brands that come to mind. But if you want a Cort, and want to slap, you need the Funk Machine. I've seen TM Stevens, and he is a fine player in both the slap and fingerstyle world (and has ridiculously long fingers). Most of all, he's entertaining and fun, and doesn't throw tons of chops and flash continuously. Nice guy as well. Tom http://www.cort.co.kr/DataBank/product/model/Signature/view/Funkmachine.jpg www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotakekeMelee Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks! Well, there was this one switch on the Cort Curbow that my church has that seemed to have something called a slap switch (except I couldn't tell if it was on or off, as there were no indicators!). A Funk Machine sounds right up my alley, though, as I really love funky bass lines. Thanks for all of the recommendations so far, guys! "I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks! Well, there was this one switch on the Cort Curbow that my church has that seemed to have something called a slap switch (except I couldn't tell if it was on or off, as there were no indicators!). A Funk Machine sounds right up my alley, though, as I really love funky bass lines. Thanks for all of the recommendations so far, guys! The slap switch on the Cort basses is a switch that imposes a pre-defined EQ setting on the bass that is a "typical" slap configuration. I'm not sure of the exact frequency cut/boost they use, but typically it will be boosting the lows and highs, and scooping out some mids for slap. http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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