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The Cort Artisan C5 Deluxe 5-String Bass Candy Red is a bass guitar from Cort's Artisan family, Cort's respected working-player bass line. Key ingredients: a Poplar body, Bartolini® MK-1, a 34″ (864mm) scale.
What Are the Key Specs of the Cort Artisan C5 Deluxe 5-String?
| Construction | Bolt-on |
| Body | Poplar |
| Neck | Hard Maple |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15.75″ (R400) |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Scale Length | 34″ (864mm) |
| Inlay | White Dots |
| Pickups | Bartolini® MK-1 |
| Electronics | Markbass® MB-1 |
| Bridge | MetalCraft M5 |
| Tuning Machines | Die-Cast |
| Hardware | Black |
| Strings | D'Addario® EXL170-5SL |
What Pickups and Electronics Does the Artisan C5 Deluxe 5-String Have?
| Pickups | Bartolini® MK-1 |
| Electronics | Markbass® MB-1 |
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.
- Electronics: Markbass® MB-1 for stage-ready plugged-in tone.
- Bridge: MetalCraft M5.
- Neck: Hard Maple, shaped for comfortable position work.
- Factory strings: D'Addario® EXL170-5SL.
Who Is the Artisan C5 Deluxe 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
Can I plug the Artisan C5 Deluxe 5-String into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is fitted with Bartolini® MK-1 and connects with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.
What scale length does the Artisan C5 Deluxe 5-String use?
The scale length is 34″ (864mm).
Does the Artisan C5 Deluxe 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.
What strings ship on the Artisan C5 Deluxe 5-String?
It ships strung with D'Addario® EXL170-5SL.
Is the Artisan C5 Deluxe 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.