after thats taken care of its definitely my daily driver though. i had a luthier fix them a year after i bought it and still every spring i get 1 or 2 i have to touch up. Matching quilted maple headstock adds a touch of high-end aesthetics.įound only on the Action Series basses, the ergonomic body shape, which fuses the best elements of classic and modern designs, was designed to reduce fatigue and enhance playability for extended playing sessions. im really sorry to hear about that, i have the 6 string version of your bass (same color and fretboard) and had the exact same issue with the frets.
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The front pickup exhibits a firm midrange ideal for fingerpicking classic rock sounds while the rear pickup provides more power and focus for aggressive music as well as for slapping with greater force than J-type pickups.Ī new and significant upgrade of quilted maple top rarely found on value-priced instruments, the highly figured top adds a dimension of luxury and class in Faded Grey Burst and Cherry Red Sunburst. The Markbass 3-Band EQ brings out the best acoustic nature of the bass instrument.ĭeveloped with tonal flexibility in mind, the PDX soapbar pickups deliver a strong fundamental low-end that is ideal for classic and traditional bass sounds.
The crystal clarity and natural warmth combined exude a passive feel with smooth lows, full-bodied mids, and bell-like highs. The Markbass MB-1 EQ provides a very natural and transparent boost that does not color the organic nature or resonance of the instrument’s woods.
#CORT BASS 8 STRING PLUS#
Action DLX V Plus features The Markbass MB-1 EQ providing a very natural and transparent boost that does not color the organic nature or resonance of the instrument’s woods. Thankfully even when bypassed, the sound doesn’t really drop off, and it does go into a really nice warm area that’s still expressive.Affordable but loaded with quality materials, components and craftsmanship, the Action Series basses define value for the aspiring bass player with versatile features as PJ, JJ and soapbar pickup options and active EQ electronics. Sometimes though, especially in studio situations, active EQ can be too much, and there is a mini toggle that can bypass the Active EQ unfortunately, when bypassed, the EQ does nothing, the only tonal control can be dialed in by the pickup blend or by the individual playing style. A pickup blend knob and master volume round things out nicely. Even with all the EQ set flat, there’s plenty of punch and warmth to build off of. Regardless of musical styles it’s super easy to dial in a great sound. The EQ is quite expansive, and even at extreme settings, it doesn’t go into useless areas. Cort KX508MS 8-String Multi-Scale, Marina Blue Burst Details Open up a world of possibilities with eight strings The best playability possible thanks to multi. Each knob has a detent at the middle for ease of finding middle ground. With a 3-band EQ, punching up (or cutting) any frequency desired is literally at the player’s fingertips. The big deal, though, is the pickups and electronics, which are by Bartolini, and are part of their Mk1 set. You can even trade in your old music gear towards the purchase. Free next day delivery on orders over £199 or click and collect.
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