Cort Artisan B5 Element Bass Guitar

The Artisan B5 Element represents the pinnacle of Cort's bass guitar innovation, meticulously crafted to meet the demands of professional musicians and passionate enthusiasts. By combining premium components, innovative design, and exceptional craftsmanship, this 5-string bass delivers unparalleled performance and sonic versatility.

Detailed Specifications Body and Construction

• Construction Type: Bolt-On
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: White Ash 9T
• Body Finish: Matte (Open Pore)
• Scale Length: 34" (864mm)

Neck Specifications

• Neck Material: 5-ply Laminated Maple & Panga Panga
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Neck Thickness:
  • 1st Fret: 20.5mm
  • 12th Fret: 22mm
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (R400)

Fretboard and Nut

• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver
• Inlay: Abalone Dots with White Side Dots
• Nut Material: Black PPS
• Nut Width: 1 49/64" (45mm)
• Truss Rod: Two-way Adjustable

Electronics and Hardware

• Pickups: Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set
• Electronics: Bartolini® MK-1 Preamp
• Controls:
  • 1 Volume Knob
  • 1 Blend Knob
  • 3-Band EQ
  • 1 Mini Toggle Switch
• Bridge: MetalCraft M5
  • String Spacing: 18mm
  • Dual String Loading System
• Tuning Machines: Hipshot® Ultralite
• Hardware Color: Black
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL170-5 (.045 .065 .080 .100 .130)

Key Features

• Roasted maple fretboard for enhanced durability and tone
• 5-ply neck with maple and panga-panga construction
• High-mass MetalCraft M5 bridge for improved resonance
• Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and preamp for professional sound
• Ergonomically designed mahogany body
• Beautifully figured ash top
• Versatile 3-band EQ with blend control