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The Cort GB Short Scale Bass Fandango Purple is a bass guitar from Cort's Gb Series family, Cort's classic J-style and fusion bass line. Key ingredients: a Poplar top, Cort® Powersound Humbucker Pickup, a 30″ (762mm) scale. A gig bag is included.
What Are the Key Specs of the Cort GB Short Scale?
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Body | Poplar |
| Top | Poplar |
| Neck | Roasted Maple |
| Fingerboard | Roasted Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15.75” (R400) |
| Frets | 22 |
| Fret Type | Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver |
| Scale Length | 30″ (762mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 1/2″ (38mm) |
| Nut | PPS |
| Inlay | Black Dots with Black Side Dots |
| Pickups | Cort® Powersound Humbucker Pickup |
| Electronics | Markbass® MB-1 Preamp |
| Preamp | Markbass® MB-1 Preamp |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 3-Band EQ, 3-Way Pickup Function Selector |
What Pickups and Electronics Does the GB Short Scale Have?
| Pickups | Cort® Powersound Humbucker Pickup |
| Electronics | Markbass® MB-1 Preamp |
| Preamp | Markbass® MB-1 Preamp |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 3-Band EQ, 3-Way Pickup Function Selector |
Connection is a standard 1/4 inch output jack, so it works with any instrument cable, amp, or audio interface.
Key Features
- Bolt-On construction: the backbone of how this instrument feels and sustains.
- Pickups: Cort® Powersound Humbucker Pickup.
- Electronics: Markbass® MB-1 Preamp for stage-ready plugged-in tone.
- Neck: Roasted Maple, shaped for comfortable position work.
Who Is the GB Short Scale For?
This suits gigging bassists who need dependable tone night after night. Students can start with the Action series and step up later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What top does the GB Short Scale use?
It uses a Poplar.
Can I plug the GB Short Scale into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is fitted with Cort® Powersound Humbucker Pickup and connects with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.
What scale length does the GB Short Scale use?
The scale length is 30″ (762mm).
Does the GB Short Scale come with a case?
Yes, a gig bag is included.
Is the GB Short Scale good for beginners?
A beginner can absolutely learn on it, and it leaves plenty of room to grow.
Need help choosing? Contact us and talk it through with a real player before you buy.