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The Cort Artisan A4 Plus Bass Open Pore Natural is a bass guitar from Cort's Artisan family, Cort's respected working-player bass line. Key ingredients: a Figured Maple 9T top, Bartolini Mk-1 Pickups, a 864mm (34") scale.
What Are the Key Specs of the Cort Artisan A4 Plus?
| Construction | Neck-thru |
| Body | Figured Maple Top On Mahogany (Palaquium) |
| Top | Figured Maple 9T |
| Neck | 5pc Maple & Panga Panga |
| Fingerboard | Panga Panga |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15.75″ (R400) |
| Frets | 24 |
| Fret Type | Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver |
| Scale Length | 864mm (34") |
| Nut Width | 1 1/2″ (38mm) |
| Nut | Black PPS |
| Inlay | Abalone |
| Pickups | Bartolini Mk-1 Pickups |
| Electronics | Bartolini Mk-1 Eq |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 3-Band EQ, 1-Mini Toggle |
| Bridge | Hipshot Trans Tone Bridge |
What Pickups and Electronics Does the Artisan A4 Plus Have?
| Pickups | Bartolini Mk-1 Pickups |
| Electronics | Bartolini Mk-1 Eq |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 3-Band EQ, 1-Mini Toggle |
Connection is a standard 1/4 inch output jack, so it works with any instrument cable, amp, or audio interface.
Key Features
- Neck-thru construction: the backbone of how this instrument feels and sustains.
- Pickups: Bartolini Mk-1 Pickups.
- Electronics: Bartolini Mk-1 Eq for stage-ready plugged-in tone.
- Bridge: Hipshot Trans Tone Bridge.
- Neck: 5pc Maple & Panga Panga, shaped for comfortable position work.
Who Is the Artisan A4 Plus For?
This suits gigging bassists who need dependable tone night after night. Students can start with the Action series and step up later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What top does the Artisan A4 Plus use?
It uses a Figured Maple 9T.
Can I plug the Artisan A4 Plus into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is fitted with Bartolini Mk-1 Pickups and connects with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.
What scale length does the Artisan A4 Plus use?
The scale length is 864mm (34").
Does the Artisan A4 Plus come with a case?
A case is not included as standard. We can bundle a properly fitted case or gig bag, just ask before checkout.
Is the Artisan A4 Plus good for beginners?
A beginner can absolutely learn on it, and it leaves plenty of room to grow.
Need help choosing? Contact us and talk it through with a real player before you buy.