Cort Basse Gb Modern Charcoal Grey

The GB-MODERN: Jazz DNA revisited in the Cort range

With over 60 years of manufacturing experience, Cort has built its reputation on instruments offering an outstanding quality/price ratio. The GB series follows this philosophy by modernizing the "Jazz" sound: more punch, more control, and ergonomics designed for today's stages. The GB-MODERN takes the concept further with flexible electronics and high-quality components, allowing you to switch from a vintage tone to a contemporary attack with a single setting.

For which bassists and styles?

The Cort GB-MODERN is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a reliable, versatile, and highly responsive instrument. It excels in funk, pop, rock, modern jazz, gospel, and fusion: you can sculpt a round, clean sound for groove or emphasize a punchy midrange that cuts through the mix. Its long scale and stable hardware also make it an excellent foundation for demanding tunings and playing dynamics.

Sound

The Nordstrand Big Single pickups deliver a very lively response: clear attack, present harmonics, and definition that highlights right-hand nuances (fingers, pick, slap). The MarkBass MB preamp provides ample headroom and effective EQ to adapt the bass to any amp or interface, while retaining the passive option for a more direct and organic feel. The maple/paulownia/ash body combination promotes both clarity and projection, while the torrefied maple neck and fingerboard enhance stability and precision, with well-controlled sustain.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, you can opt for a D'Addario XL 165 string set in long scale format (suitable for the 34" / 864 mm scale length). The bass comes with a Deluxe soft case for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Electronics	Active
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Grey
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Matt
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed
Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed

Format	electric bass	Nut width	38 mm / 1.50"
Number of strings	4 strings	Bridge	Babicz FCH
Top	figured poplar	Tuners	Hipshot Ultralite
Body	maple/paulownia/ash	Hardware finish	chrome
Finish	charcoal grey	Pickups	2 Nordstrand Big Single pickups
Neck	torrefied maple	Preamp	MarkBass MB (active/passive)
Fingerboard	torrefied maple	Case	Deluxe soft case
Scale length	34" / 864 mm