Cort Gene Simmons Axe Bass

by Cort

Product Features

• Replica of fearsome bass used by Gene Simmons of KISS
• Mightry Mite covered PJ pickups give the bass the full tonal range that bass players seek
• Mahogany body produces crisp tone with plenty of heavy bass
• Controls include Volume, Tone, and a toggle switch to select the bridge or mid pickups
• Includes custom gig case

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 48 x 15 x 2.5 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003H8XAFY
• Item model number: GS AXE-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,220 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #86 in Musical Instruments > Bass Guitars > Electric Basses

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed by Gene Simmons of KISS, the Cort Gene Simmons Axe Bass recreates the famed bass used on stage by the Detroit Rock City legend. It features a mahogany body with maple neck and rosewood fingerboard with 34-inch scale. And it comes with a Gene Simmons custom gig case.

 

Specifications

• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Scale: 34"
• Body: Mahogany 40 mm Wings
• Neck: Hard Maple 3 pc
• String: D'Addario EXL 165
• Head Piece Brand Logo: Gene Simmons signature w/AXE lpgp & Cort logo at top of head
• Truss Rod Cover: Acryl Mirror
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm Radius (16")
• Fingerboard Inlay: Gene Simmons Singature
• Fingerboard Side Position: White Dots
• Fret: Large (2.7mm), 21 frets
• Nut: Graphite 40mm Width, 6mm Thickness
• Controls: Passive Electronics; 1 volume, 1 tone; 3-way toggle switch for pickup switching
• Pickup Option 1: EMG-PJ Acitve Set
• Battery Box: N/A, Clip on Back Plate Inside (EMG-PJ Active)
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Machine Head: Diecasting Tuners
• Bridge: EB6 Bridge
• Bridge Cover: Precision Bass Type
• Jack / Cover: CJ Jack
• Knob: Dome Knobs
• Color: Silver Metallic w/ Black Burst

Product Description

The Cort GS AXE-2 AXE Bass was designed and is played bt played by GENE SIMMONS. It is a reproduction of the bass that Gene has made so famous. The bass has a 34" scale. The bdy is mahogany and it has a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The pickups are Mighty Mite covered PJ's. The bass comes with a GENE SIMMONS custom gig bag. The bass has a black and silver finish.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Axe, Great Value, August 18, 2010

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thunderbirdbassman - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cort Gene Simmons Axe Bass (Electronics)

It's an unbelievable bass for the money. Axes used to only be available if you were willing to spend 3 grand or more. So to see that Gene Simmons and Cort teamed up to offer one for under $500 was great news. The finish on this bass is perfect. Not that too many people are going to play it, but it plays well and sounds good. It is a much brighter sounding bass than I expected and is nothing like the Thunderbirds that I play out with. It is extremely neck heavy, but that is expected. That's probably the reason Gene Simmons only plays a few songs a night with his Axe and uses his better balanced Punisher Basses the rest of the time. But it looks great displayed on the wall and for under $5oo, you can't beat it. It is definitely the most unique bass ever made (and I own some unique shaped ones) and a must have for the Kiss fan or collector.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Always wanted one - nice bass at a good price, August 11, 2010

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anonymous - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cort Gene Simmons Axe Bass (Electronics)

Since I was a kid, I always thought this was the coolest looking bass, but it was never affordable. When I saw the Cort price at 10% of the original, I thought I'd take a chance. Amazon had it in stock, at the cheapest price around, and has a great return policy. Well, it's here, and it looks great, sounds great, the build quality is really nice, and it plays great. I was worried when I ordered, because of the sole bad review on here, but I can't find anything wrong with mine, and I have 25+ years of experience playing, and have many guitars in every price range. I have an decent cheap Cort(ez?) 12-string I bought in the early 80's, and that was my only experience with the brand, but this bass is a winner (the blade can dig into your leg when seated, though). Thanks Gene for finally bringing the price down to earth, but keeping the quality up. I'm looking forward to bringing the whole family (kids free) to see Kiss play live in 3 weeks... can't wait to see this bass up on stage. Thanks again, Amazon and Kiss!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really Suprised!, June 18, 2011

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Les Fan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cort Gene Simmons Axe Bass (Electronics)

I am Definately a closet ( or maybe not so closet ) Kiss fan.
I Bought the bass because I wanted something cool to play onstage periodically. We play several shows across the country every year (Classic Rock Cover Band).

I Was Dissapointed a bit when the bass arrived because the neck was buzzy. I Had it Setup with a set of 45 -105 strings and tuned a whole step down. after a small nut and truss rod adjustent. It all fell into place!

I Expected to have to put a few hundred dollars worth of pickups in it, I was actually pleasently suprised by the sound produced in stock form. The Bass Sounds great, out of the box. So good infact, that I just recorded with it. It sounds as good as my 1977 stingray! Very Impressive..

The Bass is Neck Heavy. so its role in my collection is limited a little bit.

Overall:

Expect to set it up!
The Pickups Sound Great!
Must be played Standing up! (Not feasable to sit down with )

A Great Fun Bass! Very Happy!