Axebassmurderer Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi All, Ok, I have recently bought a CORT version of the Axe Bass and I have to say it rocks. Would be looking to put EMG's in it soon but I wondered if anyone else has bought one and thought: 1 - This bass is 100% neck heavy to the point it's wearing out my index pinkie just holding it up. 2 - I like the pick ups but it struggles against the tones of my EMG's in my No.1 instrument 3 - Should I have bought a Punisher instead, Gene obviously prefers them for the reason 1 above. Anyway, has anyone else bought one of these and modified it in any way so the balance is better and perhaps put active pups in there? Surely I'm not the only one??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 [quote name='Axebassmurderer' post='1211673' date='Apr 26 2011, 02:11 PM']Hi All, Ok, I have recently bought a CORT version of the Axe Bass and I have to say it rocks. Would be looking to put EMG's in it soon but I wondered if anyone else has bought one and thought: 1 - This bass is 100% neck heavy to the point it's wearing out my index pinkie just holding it up. 2 - I like the pick ups but it struggles against the tones of my EMG's in my No.1 instrument 3 - Should I have bought a Punisher instead, Gene obviously prefers them for the reason 1 above. Anyway, has anyone else bought one of these and modified it in any way so the balance is better and perhaps put active pups in there? Surely I'm not the only one???[/quote] Speak to Cetera on this here forum. He's endorsed by Cort, as he's the Gene Simmons in Dressed To Kill. He uses one. Not sure if he has probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 [quote name='Axebassmurderer' post='1211673' date='Apr 26 2011, 02:11 PM']3 - Should I have bought a Punisher instead[/quote] IMHO the Punisher is a gorgeous machine in it's own rite, regardless of Gene's connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmshaw37 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I'm hoping the cort punisher lives up to the original! It's a superb instrument that everyone who's played it loves!! Stick emg's in it! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Buying a Punisher might have been better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='Axebassmurderer' post='1211673' date='Apr 26 2011, 02:11 PM']Hi All, Ok, I have recently bought a CORT version of the Axe Bass and I have to say it rocks. Would be looking to put EMG's in it soon but I wondered if anyone else has bought one and thought: 1 - This bass is 100% neck heavy to the point it's wearing out my index pinkie just holding it up. 2 - I like the pick ups but it struggles against the tones of my EMG's in my No.1 instrument 3 - Should I have bought a Punisher instead, Gene obviously prefers them for the reason 1 above. Anyway, has anyone else bought one of these and modified it in any way so the balance is better and perhaps put active pups in there? Surely I'm not the only one???[/quote] 1. Yep! But the Punisher isn't a lot better neck-dive wise! 2. I've upgraded mine to 18v active EMG P/J's and it ROARS! Do it!! 3. Nope, not 'instead'.... try 'as well' lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmshaw37 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wasn't the punisher designed to sit horizontally when he gets lifted up to the rafters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 He has a hoop on the shoulder of his outfit that this strap goes through and the strap locks into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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