Birdsong Cortobass Short Scale Bass #5C-027 - Used From Other

A wonderfully musical little bass from Birdsong.

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Condition: Used, Excellent

Don't let it's diminutive looks fool you, this Cortobass suffers none of the usual loss of clarirty and punch that we've come to associate with short scale basses. The bridge pickup, in particular, speaks with authority, voluime, and clarity the way you might expect from a much larger instrument. Paired with a slim body, comfortable scale, and easy to play neck, the Cortobass is the perfect solution to a lifetime bassist looking to cut some weight or a lifetime guitarist looking to double on something that feels familiar!

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Manufacturer's Description from Other

All 17 years on the menu, and the one that started it all! Our original professional quality short scale bass; the bass that built Birdsong. Everything I wanted in a bass - without the size & weight. As a pro, I designed in the types of tones I’d need to cover all the music styles I had been playing as a bassist-for-hire, including backing up acoustic players - so there’s a wide variety of voices by design:

Neck pickup to give a woody, part upright tone. Blues, jazz, folk.

Bridge humbucker to be punchy but sweet. Rock, fusion, solo with the tone back.

Both together to be big, scooped like a J bass, but even fuller sounding. Great country rock tone.

Very balanced & comfortable. Barely longer overall than an electric guitar. Anyone wanting a real high quality bass that just happens to be smaller & easier to handle, THE choice since 2004.

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Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website. Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history? Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear? It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.