{"product_id":"cort-gb-short-scale-bass-fandango-purple","title":"Cort GB Short Scale Bass - Fandango Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003ePunchy, warm, and full of character — this short-scale bass delivers tone that plays as smooth as it sounds. The GB-Short Scale blends comfort, color, and versatility with a roasted maple neck, punchy humbucker, and Markbass® preamp that lets you dial in everything from smooth funk to gritty rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShorter Scale, Smaller Body:\u003cbr\u003eThe 30-inch short scale and a body that’s about 20% more compact than standard offer easy playability and comfort—perfect for players who value portability and smooth feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted Maple Neck \u0026amp; Fretboard:\u003cbr\u003eBy treating the maple in an oxygen-free oven at a high temperature, the wood becomes more stable and takes on a golden-brown hue for enhanced stability, a vintage look, and a bold, powerful tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoke Nut Hotrod Truss Rod:\u003cbr\u003eThe spoke nut hotrod truss rod improves neck stability as well as ease of neck bow adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoplar Body:\u003cbr\u003eThe poplar body offers a balanced tone with a warm midrange and smooth highs, making it suitable for various musical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkbass® MB-1 Preamp:\u003cbr\u003eThe Markbass® MB-1 preamp provides a very natural and transparent boost that does not color the organic nature or resonance of the instrument’s woods. The combination of crystal clarity and natural warmth delivers a passive-style feel with smooth lows, fullbodied mids, and bell-like highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCort® Powersound Humbucker\u003cbr\u003eWith just one pickup, the versatile Cort® Powersound humbucker supports both full humbucker and single-coil tones via a coil-split switch—covering everything from vintage funk to heavy rock style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-Volume, 3-Band EQ, 3-Way Pickup Function Selector\u003cbr\u003eThe control layout features a master volume, a 3-Band EQ for precise tone shaping, and a 3-Way selector that switches the pickup between series, split, and parallel modes— allowing players to easily dial in a wide range of tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgonomic Neck Joint\u003cbr\u003eDesigned and implemented to facilitate easy access to the upper register of the fingerboard, the new Ergonomic Neck Joint increases playing comfort while reducing tendon stress and awkward wrist and finger positions. Now you can solo away and reach the highest notes with confidence well as greatly improved playability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eConstruction: Bolt-On\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Poplar\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 30″ (762mm)\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Roasted Maple\u003cbr\u003eNeck Shape: C Shape\u003cbr\u003eNeck Thickness: 1F : 20.3mm, 12F : 22.9mm\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: Roasted Maple\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 15.75″ (R400)\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 22 Frets\u003cbr\u003eFret Type: Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver\u003cbr\u003eInlay: Black Dots with Black Side Dots\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: PPS\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1 1\/2″ (38mm)\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod: Two-way Adjustable with Spoke-nut\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines: Open Gear Tuners\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Vintage\u003cbr\u003ePickups: Cort® Powersound Humbucker Pickup\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Markbass® MB-1 Preamp\u003cbr\u003eControls: 1-Volume, 3-Band EQ, 3-Way Pickup Function Selector\u003cbr\u003eHardware: Chrome\u003cbr\u003eString Gauge .045 .065 .085 .105\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish: Matte\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57088959185273,"sku":"GB-Short-Scale-FDP","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0262\/0221\/files\/Screenshot2025-05-23103605.png?v=1776431731","url":"https:\/\/theguitartech.co.uk\/products\/cort-gb-short-scale-bass-fandango-purple","provider":"The Guitar Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}