Cort Artisan B4 Element Bass Guitar

The Artisan B4 Element represents a carefully curated evolution of Cort's beloved Artisan B-class bass series. Combining premium components, innovative design, and meticulous craftsmanship, this bass is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of professional musicians and passionate enthusiasts alike.

Detailed Specifications

Body and Construction

• Construction Type: Bolt-On
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: White Ash 9T
• Body Finish: Matte (Open Pore)
• Color Options:
  • Open Pore Natural (OPN)
  • Open Pore Burgundy Red (OPBR)
  • Open Pore Trans Black (OPTB)

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
• Scale Length: 34" (864mm)
• 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 1/2" (38mm)
• 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 M4
  • String Spacing: 19mm
  • Dual String Loading System
• Tuning Machines: Hipshot® Ultralite
• Hardware Color: Black
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL165 (.045 .065 .085 .105)

Key Features

• Roasted maple fretboard for enhanced durability and tone
• 5-ply neck with maple and panga-panga construction
• High-mass MetalCraft M4 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