http://www.cortguitars.com/_webapp_3760869/GS-Punisher-2
I believe the bass above wasn't posted here yet? I know Basvarken is a huge fan of the Cort Axe bass and rumours are that he's replacing all his Hobbits with those awesome basses. Now he can buy a new baby!
Only if there's real fake blood (?) and sweat on the bass. And perhaps some make up smears.
This looks like a production model Punisher, it's a bolt-on and it has the Cort name on it so it ought to be quite a bit less expensive than the hand-signed original.
"For over 35 years GENE SIMMONS has been defining Rock with his unique flare."
I wonder what illuminative qualities they are referring to?
The man has some flair, certainly, but I wasn't aware of his light-generating qualities.
I think these are priced around what the Cort Axe bass goes for. I saw the pricing somewhere (maybe TB) but can't remember.
Quote from: Pilgrim on February 14, 2011, 10:14:17 AM
"For over 35 years GENE SIMMONS has been defining Rock with his unique flare.
He must be a decendent of the Human Torch ....... ;D
Quote from: Droombolus on February 14, 2011, 11:02:48 AM
He must be a decendent of the Human Torch ....... ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzyyipXFAqk
Ah, it's ALL clear to me now!
Flare, indeed!
I have nothing but good things to say about the Axe II bass. A very nice piece of work for the money. Fit and finish are very good, it plays great and the Mighty Mite pups have a lot more balls than I thought they would. I bought one for a larff it surprised me.,
Quote from: gearHed289 on February 14, 2011, 12:19:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzyyipXFAqk
Uhhh third man on a match? :-X
Quote from: godofthunder on February 14, 2011, 01:51:43 PM
I have nothing but good things to say about the Axe II bass. A very nice piece of work for the money. Fit and finish are very good, it plays great and the Mighty Mite pups have a lot more balls than I thought they would. I bought one for a larff it surprised me.,
The one that I tested was a piece of crap. :sad:
Worst neck dive I've ever had to deal with
Very wide neck.
Bland pickups without any balls
Finish was not really a labour of love. The airbrushed transition between black and silver was done rather crudely.
Well of course it neck dives! I like the neck, I found the profile very comfortable. I thought for the price ($375 new) it was well worth it for the fun factor. The body is rather complicated and well executed, again fit and finish were very good on mine, certainly better than some other brands in this price range. For example no file marks in the fingerboard or cutter nips in the frets. The pickups while a bit harsh sounding were plenty loud. I just use the neck pup, maybe it sounded good because of the Hiwatts? ;D I would never reccomend this bass as someones main axe (LOL pun intended) but it surely is built well enough. It is a perfectly serviceable bass. I have paid far more and got far less.
Quote from: Basvarken on February 14, 2011, 02:49:46 AM
Only if there's real fake blood (?) and sweat on the bass. And perhaps some make up smears.
I am sure your review of the Axe was impartial and objective ;D
Quote from: godofthunder on February 15, 2011, 06:24:42 AM
I am sure your review of the Axe was impartial and objective ;D
Yes and honest :mrgreen:
That remark about the fake blood, sweat and make up smears was because the
very same bass was first sold to fans at after gig meet n greets for $
5000.
I guess we can agree to disagree, but calling it a piece of crap is a bit of a stretch imho.
Quote from: Basvarken on February 15, 2011, 06:29:37 AM
Yes and honest :mrgreen:
That remark about the fake blood, sweat and make up smears was because the very same bass was first sold to fans at after gig meet n greets for $ 5000.
As I understand it the 5k bass was not bolt on but neck through or at least set neck, had EMGs etc. On the last tour Gene would play your choice of a Punisher or AXE bass onstage, autograph it and do a meet and greet. The Axe II is the budget version for moes like me.
No problem Scott! :toast:
Maybe the quality of the Cort is not very consistent? The one I tested really was a ... ;)
I would've loved to be able write what a surprisingly good bass it was, despite my preoccupied scepsism.
But it just wasn't good, so I couldn't.
:toast: The day I bought mine I was not looking for one. I walked into the H.O.G. and they had them, believe me I didn't expect much when I picked it up. I was surprised by the ones I tried, I picked the best and took it home. A impulse buy for sure!
I worked with someone that got into serious debt to buy a signed one to hang on the wall with the dolls... not even a bass-player... :rolleyes:
If you wanna be a Gene you don't have to buy an expensive bass with mediocre sound that has a neckdive like a guillotine... ;D
cheaper kiss axe on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/KISS-GENE-SIMMONS-AXE-BASS-INFLATABLE-GUITAR-/300486044635?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f65d2bdb#ht_556wt_907)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/06/!B52GR3!BWk~$(KGrHqZ,!jYEybOe(W0cBMvLYk4By!~~_35.JPG)
gives good bang for the buck (if you squeeze it hard enough)
Inflatable, just like Gene's ego!