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The Cort Artisan A4 Ultra Ash Bass Open Pore Natural is a bass guitar from Cort's Artisan family, Cort's respected working-player bass line. Key ingredients: a Swamp Ash(Sand Blasted) top, Fishman® Fluence Bass Soapbar, a 34"(864mm) scale.
What Are the Key Specs of the Cort Artisan A4 Ultra Ash?
| Construction | Neck-thru |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Top | Swamp Ash(Sand Blasted) |
| Neck | 5pcs 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 | 34"(864mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 1/2″ (38mm) |
| Nut | Black PPS |
| Inlay | Abalone Dots with White Side Dots |
| Pickups | Fishman® Fluence Bass Soapbar |
| Electronics | 1 Volume(P.p.), 1 Blend, 2 Band Eq |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 2-Band EQ, 3-Way Voice Switch |
| Bridge | Hipshot® Transtone Bridge |
What Pickups and Electronics Does the Artisan A4 Ultra Ash Have?
| Pickups | Fishman® Fluence Bass Soapbar |
| Electronics | 1 Volume(P.p.), 1 Blend, 2 Band Eq |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 2-Band EQ, 3-Way Voice Switch |
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: Fishman® Fluence Bass Soapbar.
- Electronics: 1 Volume(P.p.), 1 Blend, 2 Band Eq for stage-ready plugged-in tone.
- Bridge: Hipshot® Transtone Bridge.
- Neck: 5pcs Maple & Panga Panga, shaped for comfortable position work.
Who Is the Artisan A4 Ultra Ash For?
This is for professional and semi-professional bassists who want boutique-level features in a production instrument. Newer players will be happier starting in the Action or GB lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What top does the Artisan A4 Ultra Ash use?
It uses a Swamp Ash(Sand Blasted).
Can I plug the Artisan A4 Ultra Ash into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is fitted with Fishman® Fluence Bass Soapbar and connects with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.
What scale length does the Artisan A4 Ultra Ash use?
The scale length is 34"(864mm).
Does the Artisan A4 Ultra Ash 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 Ultra Ash good for beginners?
It is built for experienced hands, but nothing stops a motivated beginner from learning on a serious instrument.
Need help choosing? Contact us and talk it through with a real player before you buy.