Cort Review: Curbow 5 String w/Bartolini

History: Been a professional musician for 8 years. I play 6-8 shows a month in a Metal/Hard Rock band. It's an active stage show where we are moving around quite a bit from the drum riser to the stage to the floor.

Purchase: I "inherited" one of these in a trade and I loved the way it played. Then I blew out the electronics some how. I loved the feel so much, that I ordered a new one with the Bartolinis in it. I paid about 425 with a hardshell case. It was ordered from a store in Duluth MN thru E Bay. It is now my main bass rig, and I no longer bring a back up to the shows (knock on wood).

What I Like About This Cort Curbow 5 String w/Bartolini: The bass is user friendly and versatile. It's easy to dial in your sound. The "slap" switch is a nice feature for a little boost. The composite body with a maple neck and ebonal finger board make this thing so light it is amazing! I can do a 4 hr gig without needing to see the Chiropractor on Monday. the playability is awesome and the action is super low when set up properly. Lighter gauge strings are a must with this style of guitar. All in all the most bang for teh buck I've seen

What I Do NOT Like About The Cort Curbow 5 String w/Bartolini: With a composit body and a maple neck, it doesn't warp like a regular guitar does. It takes a little tweaking to get the truss rod just right when the seasons change. But once I get it dialed in, IT IS ON!!!!

Cort Curbow 5 String w/Bartolini Quality Rating: Indestructible body, and the finish will never get messed up because it's in the mold. I beat the bejesus out of this thing and it continues to perform.

Review Summary: MOST BANG FOR THE BUCK!!! Gives other guitars that are twice the cost a run for their money.

Rating of this Cort product: 5

This Cort Curbow 5 String w/Bartolini Bass Guitars Review Submitted By: Carlos of Menace.

Review Date: 2007-06-11