Simon Gallup Corsair Bass


Simon Gallup has been the bassist for the legendary British band The Cure since 1979. His red Corsair Signature Bass with "Custom Graphic" has a semi-hollow maple body with an arched top. The set maple neck with “Thin-C” profile offers comfortable playing comfort, while the ebony fretboard delivers a clear and precise tone. Equipped with the powerful EMG TBHZ pickups, the Corsair Bass delivers a versatile and assertive sound.

Available in the finish/color variants:


Benefits

EMG Bass-Pickups

EMG pickups are state-of-the-art, popular pickups for electric guitars and basses, known for clear sound reproduction, low noise and versatility. With their active technology, they produce a strong, interference-resistant signal, especially in high-gain situations. Available in various versions, they offer vintage to modern sounds and enable flexible sound adjustments with features such as push-pull potentiometers. Particularly appreciated in rock and metal, EMG pickups are characterized by reliability and first-class sound quality.

Set-Neck Bass

A “set-neck” (glued-in) neck is a design that is characterized by its tonal and playing properties. In contrast to neck-body connections, where the neck is screwed, the set-neck is firmly glued to the bass body. The fixed neck connection eliminates the need for screws and additional connection mechanisms, resulting in a more direct transmission of string vibrations to the body. The result is a powerful, resonant sound with longer sustain.

Bass Fretboard: Ebony

An ebony fretboard is characterized by a clear and precise tone quality. The dense structure of the wood allows the string vibrations to be efficiently transferred to the body, resulting in a balanced sound spectrum with clear highs and well-defined mids.


Specs

Model NameSimon Gallup Corsair Bass
Model Number2240
FinishRed w/ Black Custom Graphic
BodyMaple, Semi-Hollow (Arched Top)
NeckMaple, bolt-on
FretboardEbony
Scale34” / 863 mm
Neck ShapeThin C
Nut Width38 mm
Frets20 Narrow X-Jumbo
Bridge PickupEMG TBHZ
Neck PickupEMG TBHZ
ControlsMaster Volume/Blend/2-Band EMG Active E/Q
BridgeTune-O-Matic w/ Stopbar Tailpiece
TunersSchecter Light Weight
StringsErnie Ball 4 String Super Long #2849 (.045-.105)
HardwareChrome