The Cort B4 Element 4-String Bass Guitar is a top - notch instrument that combines the best features of the well - loved Artisan B - class basses. It offers professional - level features at a great price, perfect for both professional musicians and music lovers. The redesigned body of the B4 Element offers amazing comfort and tone. Its round, ergonomic mahogany body with a stunning ash top comes in 3 colors. It not only looks great but also sounds superb, delivering a perfect balance of warm lows, bright highs. Cort outfits the B4 Element with Bartolini® MK - 1 pickups and preamp, which ensure excellent sound quality with punch, clarity, and tonal versatility. You can switch between active and passive modes to get modern or vintage tones according to your playing style. The roasted maple fretboard enhances playability, offering stability, a vintage look, and a bold tone. The 5 - piece panga panga and walnut neck provides tight mids and great tonal balance. Standard Hipshot® Ultralite tuners guarantee precise tuning, and the innovative MetalCraft M4 bridge with a dual string loading system optimizes string tension and playability. Overall, this is a high - quality bass guitar that offers outstanding performance, versatility, and value for bassists of all skill levels. Technical Specifications: Construction - Bolt - On; Body - Mahogany; Top - Ash; Neck - 5 pcs Walnut & Panga Panga; Fretboard - Roasted Maple, Radius: 15.75'(400㎜); Frets - 24; Scale - 34'(864㎜); Tuners - Hipshot Ultralite; Bridge - MetalCraft M4; Pickups - Bartolini MK - 1 Pickup Set; Electronics - Bartolini MK - 1 Electronics; Hardware - Black; Strings - D'Addario EXL165.
Using your Cort B4 Element bass guitar is a breeze. Just plug it into an amplifier and start playing. When you're deciding on the tone, use the switchable active/passive mode on the Bartolini MK - 1 electronics. If you want a modern, punchy sound, go for the active mode. For a more vintage tone, switch to the passive mode. When it comes to tuning, the Hipshot Ultralite tuners make it easy to get the right pitch. Just turn the tuner until the string reaches the desired note. As for maintenance, keep your bass guitar clean. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the body, fretboard, and strings after each use. This will prevent dirt and sweat from building up. When you're not using the guitar, store it in a cool, dry place. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight or in a very humid environment, as this can damage the wood and affect the tuning. Also, check the strings regularly. If they start to sound dull or feel rough, it's time to replace them with new D'Addario EXL165 strings.
