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The Cort Elrick NJS5 5-String Bass White is a bass guitar from Cort's Elrick family, a collaboration with boutique bass luthier Rob Elrick. Key ingredients: an Alder body, Voiced Tone VTB-ST 5-String Pickup Set, a 35″ (889mm) scale.
What Are the Key Specs of the Cort Elrick NJS5 5-String?
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Body | Alder |
| Neck | Hard Maple 3-ply Laminated |
| Fingerboard | Hard Maple 3-ply Laminated |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12″ (R305) |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fret Type | Small (2.0×1.1), Niclel Silver |
| Scale Length | 35″ (889mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 7/8″ (48mm) |
| Nut | Bone |
| Inlay | White Pearloid Block with Black Side Dots |
| Pickups | Voiced Tone VTB-ST 5-String Pickup Set |
| Electronics | Bartolini® Elrick NJS Special Preamp |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 3-Band EQ |
| Bridge | MetalCraft M5 (String spacing : 18mm) |
| Tuning Machines | Hipshot® Ultralite |
What Pickups and Electronics Does the Elrick NJS5 5-String Have?
| Pickups | Voiced Tone VTB-ST 5-String Pickup Set |
| Electronics | Bartolini® Elrick NJS Special Preamp |
| Controls | 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 3-Band EQ |
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: Voiced Tone VTB-ST 5-String Pickup Set.
- Electronics: Bartolini® Elrick NJS Special Preamp for stage-ready plugged-in tone.
- Bridge: MetalCraft M5 (String spacing : 18mm).
- Neck: Hard Maple 3-ply Laminated, shaped for comfortable position work.
Who Is the Elrick NJS5 5-String 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
Can I plug the Elrick NJS5 5-String into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is fitted with Voiced Tone VTB-ST 5-String Pickup Set and connects with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.
What scale length does the Elrick NJS5 5-String use?
The scale length is 35″ (889mm).
Does the Elrick NJS5 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 Elrick NJS5 5-String 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.