Cort B5 Element 5 String Bass Guitar, Transparent Black

The Cort B5 Element 5 String Bass Guitar, Transparent Black is a revamped instrument that combines the best of Cort's popular Artisan B-class basses. This 5-string bass boasts a premium build quality, exceptional playability, and versatile tones, making it ideal for professional musicians and serious hobbyists alike.

The B5 Element features a stunning ash top on a mahogany body, delivering a perfect blend of warm, punchy lows and bright, clear highs. The ash top not only adds to the instrument's beautiful natural aesthetic but also refines the tonal character. Renowned Bartolini MK-1 pickups and preamp come standard, providing a superb balance of punchy mids, transparent highs, and powerful lows. The MK-1 preamp also offers a switchable active/passive mode, allowing you to achieve both modern and vintage tones.

A newly designed high-mass MetalCraft M5 bridge enhances resonance and tone transfer. This bridge features a dual string loading system and deep individual slots for the saddles, ensuring optimal string tension, enhanced sustain, and a focused sound. The B5 Element's neck is crafted from roasted maple, providing exceptional stability, a vintage look, and a bolder tone. The 5-piece panga panga and walnut neck wood combination offers tight, defined mids that perfectly complement the overall tonal balance of the bass. Hipshot Ultralite tuners are another premium feature, ensuring tuning accuracy and stability.

Overall, the Cort Artisan B5 Element Bass Guitar is an outstanding instrument that delivers exceptional value for its price. With its premium features, superb playability, and versatile tones, this bass guitar is sure to impress even the most discerning bassists.

Technical Specifications

Construction
Bolt-On
Body
Mahogany
Top
Ash
Neck
5pcs Walnut & Panga Panga
Fretboard
Roasted Maple
Radius: 15.75"(400㎜)
Frets
24
Scale
34"(864㎜)
Tuners
Hipshot Ultralite
Bridge
MetalCraft M5 - 18㎜ String spacing
Pickups
Bartolini MK-1 Pickup Set
Electronics
Bartolini MK-1 Electronics
Hardware
Black
Strings
D'Addario EXL170-5SL