Cortex Napoleon

Various pickups and electronic packages are available from Cortex, but our four-string is equipped with Aguilar DCB pickups and an Aguilar OBP3 preamp. The five-string version has less conventional Duvoisin pure active split-coil in-line humbucking pickups, and a three-volt preamp.

Plugging in the four-string reveals a versatile tonal palette which serves differing playing techniques and styles effectively. The three-band EQ of the OBP3 preamp also offers a selectable mid frequency via one of the toggle switches: 400Hz or 800Hz, adjustable plus/minus 16dB via the mid control. In practice, we find this option very useful, with each position offering a dose of added punch just where you might need it.