Cort is a leading guitar brand from South Korea.

They own their own factory and have a global presence, particularly in OEM manufacturing. For example, Ibanez and PRS guitars are famously manufactured at Cort's factory.

This in-house brand utilizes the knowledge gained from OEM manufacturing.

The Elrick NJS4 is a collaboration model between Cort and Elrick.

Elrick is a handmade brand by builder Rob Elrick.

Founded in the United States in 1992, it has garnered support from many musicians due to its high quality.

The relationship between Cort and Elrick dates back more than 20 years.

They jointly developed the Elrick e-volution Bass model, which was very well received.

The NJS series was created to commemorate Elrick's 30th anniversary, building on this relationship.

NJS stands for New Jazz Standard. It literally aims for a modern JB style.

The body is made of alder, and the neck and fingerboard are made of maple.

This guitar features a classic wood construction.

The neck is made of beautiful quarter-sawn maple.

Compared to flat-sawn wood, it produces a tighter, more direct sound.

While sound characteristics are a matter of personal preference, I think it perfectly matches the modern JB-like feel of this model.

Furthermore, leveraging the advantages of having a large in-house factory, the fact that they specifically selected and used wood at this price point demonstrates that this is a product with a clear purpose.

This guitar features 24 frets and a 12" fingerboard radius.
The headstock is angled to ensure proper tension on the nut.

A unique feature is the inclusion of a zero fret.
This design assigns the function of the zero fret (usually the nut) to the fret itself, unifying the sound of open and fretted strings. It also offers greater flexibility in gauge selection and reduces unnecessary friction at the nut.

The fret edges are incredibly smooth; no one should experience any discomfort here.

The original pickups, called Voiced Tone, were designed by Cort's engineers.

They typically work with top brands like Nordstrand, Bartolini, and PRS, and the quality of these pickups, designed with their accumulated knowledge, is comparable to those brands.

The preamp is a custom design by Bartolini and features a 3-band EQ.

It powerfully and flexibly shapes and outputs the signal created by the vintage-inspired pickups.

The tuning machines are the globally renowned Hipshot. Ultralite.

It seems to prevent head dive while simultaneously adding a light and rich midrange to the sound.

When you actually hold it, it naturally gives a JB-like impression. The balance is excellent and it doesn't strain your body, making it a superb design that allows you to concentrate on playing.

The sound, crafted with high-quality electronics, is very impressive, truly a modern JB.

A masterpiece with excellent hardware and tonewoods carefully incorporated.

As expected from an Indonesian-made instrument, it seems to have a price advantage over other brands.

This is a must-try for anyone who has a negative impression of low-priced or Indonesian-made basses. You'll be surprised.

We deliver the highest possible quality through re-inspection and correction by GIB.

●SPECS

Body Material: Alder
Top Material: None
Construction: Bolt-On
Neck Material: Hard Maple 3-ply Laminated
Neck Shape: Elrick Custom Profile
Fingerboard Material: Hard Maple 3-ply Laminated
Scale Length: 34″ (864mm)
Frets : 24 / Small (Nickel Silver)
Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1 21/32″ (42mm)
Inlay: White Pearloid Block with Black Side Dots
Tuners: Hipshot® Ultralite
Bridge: Metal Craft M4 (String spacing: 19mm)
Pickups : Voiced Tone VTB-ST 4-String Pickup Set
Electronics : Bartolini® Elrick NJS Special Preamp
Controls: 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 3-Band EQ
Hardware Color: Chrome
Finish: Gloss (Body) / Matte (Neck)
Colors: White (WH), Black (BK)
Strings: D'Addario® EXL165
Accessories: Deluxe Soft-Side Case Included

accessories : Gig bag, wrench

Text: Shunsuke Saga

Product photos: Muragishi

Manufacturer's warranty included

(Warranty is only valid for purchases made within Japan)

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