Cort GB Short Scale, Forrest Green

The Cort GB-Short Scale Forest Green combines the warm tone of a short-scale bass guitar with modern electronics and a contemporary offset body. Thanks to its 76.2 cm scale length, this four-string bass plays smoothly and keeps the distance between the frets manageable. The Cort Powersound humbucker, Markbass MB-1 preamp, and active three-band equalizer give you more control over the tone than you typically find on a short-scale bass.

Compact short-scale bass with a mature tone
The 76.2 cm scale length reduces the distance between the frets and results in lower string tension. This makes chords, wide intervals, and parts that require a lot of movement up and down the neck easier to play. That makes the GB-Short Scale a great choice for bassists with smaller hands, guitarists who also want to play bass, and musicians who specifically seek the loose playing feel of a short-scale bass. The shorter scale length delivers a full bass response with the characteristic punch of a short-scale instrument. Thanks to the active electronics, however, the tone isn’t limited to warm vintage sounds. With the three-band equalizer, you can adjust the low, mid, and high frequencies separately, ensuring the bass offers sufficient definition for funk, pop, rock, and other modern playing styles.

Kiln-dried maple neck and fingerboard
The bolt-onneck andfingerboard are made ofkiln-dried maple. The heat treatment gives the wood a distinctive dark color and keeps the neck stable despite changes in temperature and humidity. The C-profile feels familiar in the hand, while the matte neck finish prevents your hand from sticking to the lacquer while playing. The fingerboard has a 40 cm radius and features 22 medium-jumbo frets. This provides ample space for firm strumming, fast runs, and controlled bends. The nut is 38 mm wide, giving the neck a compact feel without the strings being too close together.

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Cort Powersound three-position humbucker
The Cort Powersound humbucker delivers powerful output and combines solid low-end with ample clarity in the highs. Thethree-position switch lets you use the pickup in series, split, or parallel modes. Each position has its own response and output level. The series configuration produces a full, powerful sound, while the split position delivers a sleeker tone with greater definition. In the parallel position, the pickup sounds more open and balanced. This allows you to get multiple usable bass tones from a single humbucker, without sacrificing ease of control.

Markbass MB-1 Active Preamplifier
The built-in Markbass MB-1 preamp gives you direct control over the low, mid, and high frequencies. The bass control adds extra depth and short-scale punch. The mid control helps the bass cut through a band mix more effectively, while the treble control lets you set the tone for greater definition or a rounder sound. Combined with the pickup selector switch, you can tailor the GB-Short Scale to a wide range of amplifiers, effects, and playing techniques. From a warm, mellow bass part to a tighter sound for funk or rock: all settings are accessible directly on the instrument.

Poplar body with offset shape
The poplar body keeps the instrument comfortable to play and contributes to a balanced tone with a clear attack. The offset shape aligns with the familiar look of the Cort GB series but is adapted to the more compact short-scale dimensions. The high-gloss Forest Green finish gives the bass a subdued, classic color, while the chrome hardware and black pickguard provide contrast. Open-gear tuning machines and a vintage-style bridge complete the design.

Cort GB-Short Scale Forest Green features:

• 4-string active short-scale bass guitar
• poplar body with offset shape
• high-gloss Forest Green finish
• screw-in neck made of roasted maple
• Fingerboard made of flamed maple
• C-shaped neck profile
• 76.2 cm scale length
• 40 cm fingerboard radius
• 22 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets
• Fret dimensions: 2.7 x 1.1 mm
• Black position dots and black side position markers
• PPS nut with a width of 38 mm
• neck thickness of 20.3 mm at the first fret
• neck thickness of 22.9 mm at the twelfth fret
• double-sided adjustable truss rod with spoke nut
• Cort Powersound humbucker
• 3-position switch for series, split, and parallel
• Markbass MB-1 active preamp
• volume control
• Three-band equalizer for low, mid, and high frequencies
• Open-gear tuning machines
• Vintage-style bridge
• chrome hardware
• matte neck finish
• string gauges .045, .065, .085, and .105