Pre-owned and in Excellent Condition w/ minor signs of use as expected with black gloss. The bass has been restrung and fully set up by our in-house guitar tech.

The Cort Curbow line stems from a collaboration between Cort Guitars and luthier Greg Curbow, known for innovative designs blending modern materials and boutique styling. These basses feature a carved-top body made of luthite—a synthetic, resonant material that mimics wood’s tonal properties while offering consistency and durability. The body typically has an extended upper horn for balance when played with a strap and a deep lower cutaway for easy access to higher frets. In a black finish, it would likely have a sleek, glossy look, appealing to players seeking a bold aesthetic.

The standard Cort Curbow 4-string bass has a bolt-on Canadian hard maple neck, prized for its stability and bright tonal characteristics, paired with an ebonol fingerboard—a synthetic ebony substitute known for its smooth feel and polished, mirror-like finish. The scale length is usually 34 inches, and the neck extends into the body up to the pickup area to enhance vibration transfer and sustain.

Typically, Cort Curbow basses feature a single humbucker—often a Bartolini or Mighty Mite—wired to an active 9V preamp with a 3-band EQ (bass, mid, treble) and a “slap” contour switch for boosted lows and mids, ideal for funk or slap techniques. A version with two humbuckers would likely expand tonal versatility, offering options like neck and bridge pickup blending for richer, fatter tones or brighter, punchier sounds. The electronics would still be active, with controls possibly including volume, pickup balance, and the same 3-band EQ, though some user-modified examples on platforms like Reverb mention swapping pickups (e.g., to LTD passives), which could bypass the active circuit. A factory black model with two humbuckers would likely retain Bartolini pickups, given Cort’s partnership with the brand, enhancing output and clarity.

This bass would suit players looking for a modern, affordable instrument with a unique look and flexible sound, ideal for genres from rock to jazz.