Cort C5 Deluxe Electric Bass Black

Cort C5 Deluxe Electric Bass in Black!

The Artisan C model is regarded by many as the "workhorse" of the Artisan Series. With the latest facelift, the Artisan C models now come in cool new colors. A lighter and thus more comfortable-to-play poplar body is used, while premium hardware like the MetalCraft M bridge and the proven combination of Bartolini MK-1 pickup set and Markbass MB-1 preamp deliver outstanding tone and playability, ensuring excellent playability and superb sound.

Poplar Body

Poplar is an excellent tonewood with a sound character somewhat reminiscent of alder. It offers a full tone with strong mids and clear bass that is very balanced across the entire frequency spectrum, making it suitable for a wide range of genres and playing styles.

Bartolini MK-1 Pickups

The Bartolini Dual-Coil MK-1 pickup delivers a dynamic tone with massive, cutting mids and crystal-clear highs.

Markbass MB-1 Preamp

The Markbass MB-1 EQ preamp provides a very neutral, transparent amplification of the bass, supporting the instrument’s core character. It produces the typical feel of passive electronics with smooth bass, assertive mids, and bell-like highs. The Markbass 3-band EQ preamp transmits the bass’s tone authentically and uncolored.

MetalCraft M Bridge

The solid, mass-rich MetalCraft M bridge was designed with a focus on easy handling and improved vibration transfer. The strings can be threaded either traditionally from the back into the bridge or through the body (string-through-body) to achieve either the classic tone or more sustain and a focused tone through the body.

Another enhancement to vibration properties are the deep, individual slots where the saddles sit absolutely precisely and cannot shift. This ensures a clean transfer of string vibration to the body. MetalCraft M4 and M5 feature string spacing of 19mm on the M4 and 18mm on the M5 bridge.

Maple Neck with Jatoba Fretboard

The combination of a hard maple neck and Jatoba fretboard provides tonal balance, stability, and long-lasting durability.

The Artisan Series – For Excellent Playability and Superb Tone!