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The Cort Artisan B5 Element 5-String Bass Open Pore Transparent Black is a bass guitar from Cort's Artisan family, Cort's respected working-player bass line. Key ingredients: a White Ash 9T top, Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set, a 34″ (864mm) scale.
What Are the Key Specs of the Cort Artisan B5 Element 5-String?
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Top | White Ash 9T |
| Neck | Maple & Panga Panga 5-ply Laminated |
| Fingerboard | Roasted Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15.75″ (R400) |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fret Type | Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver |
| Scale Length | 34″ (864mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 49/64″ (45mm) |
| Nut | Black PPS |
| Inlay | Abalone Dots with White Side Dots |
| Pickups | Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set |
| Electronics | Bartolini® MK-1 Preamp |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 3-Band EQ, 1-Mini Toggle |
| Bridge | MetalCraft M5 (String spacing : 18mm) |
What Pickups and Electronics Does the Artisan B5 Element 5-String Have?
| Pickups | Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set |
| Electronics | Bartolini® MK-1 Preamp |
| 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
- Bolt-On construction: the backbone of how this instrument feels and sustains.
- Pickups: Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set.
- Electronics: Bartolini® MK-1 Preamp for stage-ready plugged-in tone.
- Bridge: MetalCraft M5 (String spacing : 18mm).
- Neck: Maple & Panga Panga 5-ply Laminated, shaped for comfortable position work.
Who Is the Artisan B5 Element 5-String 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 B5 Element 5-String use?
It uses a White Ash 9T.
Can I plug the Artisan B5 Element 5-String into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is fitted with Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set and connects with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.
What scale length does the Artisan B5 Element 5-String use?
The scale length is 34″ (864mm).
Does the Artisan B5 Element 5-String 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 B5 Element 5-String 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.