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The new GB Short Scale bass is a compact, short-scale instrument designed to deliver full, versatile bass tone in a more comfortable and portable format
Available worldwide through authorized local retailers and online, the GB Short Scale basses combine a 30-inch scale length with modern electronics and player-focused ergonomics, offering an accessible choice for bassists seeking comfort without sacrificing tonal flexibility.
The GB Short Scale features a poplar body providing a balanced tonal response with warm mids and smooth highs. Its body is approximately 20% more compact than a standard bass, contributing to improved comfort and ease of play. The bolt-on neck is crafted from roasted maple, a process that enhances stability while imparting a distinctive golden-brown appearance. The neck has a C-shaped profile with a 30-inch scale length and is paired with a roasted maple fretboard featuring a 15.75-inch radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and black dot inlays with matching black side dots. A PPS nut with a 1 1/2-inch (38 mm) width and 4-inline headstock complete the neck specifications.
Electronics are centered around a single Cort® Powersound humbucker pickup, designed to deliver both full humbucker and single-coil-style tones. The bass is equipped with a Markbass® MB-1 preamp, providing a natural and transparent boost that preserves the instrument’s inherent tonal character. Controls include a master volume, a 3-band EQ for detailed tone shaping, and a 3-way pickup function selector that allows players to switch between series, split, and parallel modes.
Hardware appointments include a vintage-style bridge and open-gear tuning machines, finished in chrome. The bass ships strung with .045–.105 gauge strings and features a spoke nut hotrod truss rod for easy neck adjustment. Added design elements include an ergonomic neck joint that improves access to the upper register while reducing playing strain. The GB Short Scale bass is offered in Gloss body finishes with a Matte neck finish, available in Yellow Crush, Forest Green, and Fandango Purple.
For more information on the new GB Short Scale bass guitars and the full Cort Guitars lineup, please visit NAMM Booth #6810 or online at www.cortguitars.com
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Street Price: $449.00 USD
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