New Bass Day - Cort Action PJ Unboxing & Review

Today I #unbox & #review my new #bass - a Cort Action PJ
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[@terrys3753]

If it does what you need - great deal! I've been a pro player for 40 years and have gone through many, many basses of all shapes, sizes and string configurations. My workhorse bass for the last 15 years (about 800 gigs played on it) was an Yamaha Attitude. I've been having trouble with my left hand and arm and needed to move on to something else easier on the limb. I picked up a Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass and equipped it with a Hipshot - all my 4-strings have them. Feels great so far. I am about to put in a master volume and blend control system. A nice hotrod bass for under a grand methinks! Have fun with your new foundation provider, John. I watch your videos daily here in Western Canada and look forward to having a Friday off to participate in the 5:00 Beer chat!

[@sunjamm222]

The new bass reminds me of my first Ibanez GSR bass with the open grain and dark wood. A good bass from new, so hope you like yours after 5 years.

[@Ypsiroselee]

I’ve had mine for 16 months in the dark Cherry Red. I absolutely love mine. Bought it because I am a beginner, and it has served me well. I like your channel!

[@JRobsonGuitar]

Cheers mate 👍

[@rashmijoshi1652]

I am confused between passive and active model which one is better for beigneer ?

[@vivekvivek3074]

​@@rashmijoshi1652which one did you go for bro? And how is it

[@mototakahe836]

Agree with you on best mellow sound, in my humble opinion. Nice to hear you are much better than Friday. Take care.

[@grene1955]

Wow, that's a beauty! I have a MIM P-bass with a single pup, and an HB fretless (which weighs as much as my car I think!). Just for recording, I am a guitar play, not a bassist. I really like the options you get with that pickup configuration. Might have to pick one up!

[@jonahcornish]

I've had this exact bass for about 2 years and it's awesome. Open pore walnut finish, some flame on the neck, full-sized Alpha Made-In-Korea pots, 24 useable frets, sounds great. I paid £139 for mine from Guitar Guitar ex-demo, so I knew it would be set up properly. Matched with an Ampeg Rocket 30w combo amp.

[@rashmijoshi1652]

I am confused between passive and active model

[@jonahcornish]

This is the passive model - and active model will have a 9v battery compartment in the back of the body@@rashmijoshi1652

[@joergl562]

Hello! This is a great bass...for very little money! I bought mine around 2006, which was still a little different: The bridge was Hi-Mass (not Fender)...Headstock matching black. All in all very cleanly adjusted...and also frets et cetera just about perfect. So it is to this day...although...a DiMarzio P Split sits inside now and a MusicMan on the bridge. Was easy to carve! Also comfortable: the fingerboard radius...15.75" - 400mm. Cort is recommendable in every price range. Never crap. Love the bass. And Your channel. Calm and stress free. I am 65...need that.👍

[@brainrottedindividual]

makes me happy to hear this, as i will buy a used model from around that time in a few days with a black headstock. i was wondering if i would have to upgrade the bridge down the line.

[@joergl562]

@@brainrottedindividual I hope Your bridge (and the rest) will be same as mine! I do not know if there were variations at that time, but I think not. Please give a report, when You have got Yours!🙂

[@Dave-nh8iv]

I used to own a Fender Precision - not for me. Changed it for a budget Aria Pro II - perfect for me.

[@rockonbaz]

I'm amazed how some of the guitars I have purchased over the years have arrived in one piece given the lack of packing used.

[@nellayema2455]

That's a really nice bass for 159 quid! Cort makes good stuff.

[@joguipo]

Yes they do. I love my G260

[@ste5012]

Interesting vid John, and dougal singing along .

[@christoguichard4311]

John...try it on the bridge pup with the tone rolled nearly all the way off. You might also want to put a bit more relief in that neck.

[@bassatnight]

Good to see you have joined the light side John!

[@BrentAdams]

Nice! Enjoy.

[@TheEssexCat]

For 159 quid amazing value.

[@andy0245]

Wish Cort did this in Walnut finish - in the Left Hand too :(

[@brainrottedindividual]

about to buy this bass second hand next week for about a hundred quid. really excited, my first bass guitar.

[@JRobsonGuitar]

You'll love it 👍

[@batphink2655]

That's a great looking and sounding bass mate !

[@MarcG7424]

Or C opening the box while it's laying flat on the floor that said it sounds like a fairly capable instrument thanks

[@sgtmac62]

Loosen up. Bass is a rolling tone. Best played standing up. Cheers.

[@nigelvonshredman]

Great instrument. Bought one for my son but he struggles to get the chance to use it as I can put it down.

[@jonmatthews4254]

Open it up lying it on a flat surface to avoid dropping.

[@oqsy]

Would you be willing to follow someone around all day offering tips like that?

[@joguipo]

​@@oqsy That's a service I could do with! Can't pay for it though... Amp on the way, pedals, better looper...

[@bbfeign1]

sounds good

[@davelewis4215]

John, The neck width looks good for a guitar player so guessing you will be OK with it. I would end up pulling and pushing the strings off that neck. Looks nice 👍

[@shadowminister4090]

Nice bass, John.

[@jeronimomartinezfabregas]

Very handsome instrument indeed!

[@Chrisorocks]

Starting playing a bit of bass myself recently. I find it a nice break from struggling with lead guitar. Think it may be more to my liking. I play with a plectrum too, not of fan of finger bass if I’m honest.

[@JFS1215]

No fingered playing sound samples??

[@fretworkband3204]

Is it me, or does this new bass look like the old bass over your right shoulder? If so, you can’t argue with success. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it and any other cliches you care to use. I dig the tone on the bridge and bridge/neck combo. Just want a smaller scale to replace an old Squier. Any suggestions besides Cort? TIA

[@C64Queeg500]

Hey John, rather suprised at this choice of bass, it looks very pointy and top heavy. I would have loved a Squier J or P but it's your channel, enjoy my friend.

[@zuperdee]

Most bass guitars do tend to be slightly neck heavy, in my experience. I have a Mexican-made Squier P-bass from the early 2000’s, and it’s slightly neck heavy, too. I don’t notice it when standing up, but I do when sitting down.

[@Stratboy999]

Do you ever play with fingers rather than a plectrum, John?

[@JRobsonGuitar]

For rockier stuff I tend to use a pick, but for more mellow things it's fingers all the way.

[@Major00Tom]

"The commonsensical guitar channel"