The Cort B5 Element 5-String Bass Guitar in Transparent Black is a remarkable instrument that combines the best features of Cort's well - loved Artisan B - class basses. It's perfect for both professional musicians and dedicated hobbyists. With a gorgeous ash top on a mahogany body, it offers a great mix of warm, powerful lows and bright, clear highs. The ash top not only makes the guitar look beautiful but also enhances its tone. Equipped with renowned Bartolini MK - 1 pickups and preamp, it provides a superb balance of punchy mids, transparent highs, and powerful lows. The MK - 1 preamp has a switchable active/passive mode, allowing you to create both modern and vintage sounds. The newly designed high - mass MetalCraft M5 bridge improves resonance and tone transfer. It has a dual string loading system and deep individual saddle slots, ensuring optimal string tension, better sustain, and a focused sound. The neck is made from roasted maple, which offers excellent stability, a vintage look, and a bolder tone. The 5 - piece panga panga and walnut neck wood combination gives tight, defined mids that match the overall tonal balance well. Hipshot Ultralite tuners ensure accurate and stable tuning. Overall, this bass guitar offers excellent value for its price and is sure to impress even the most discerning bass players. 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 M5 - 18㎜ String spacing; Pickups - Bartolini MK - 1 Pickup Set; Electronics - Bartolini MK - 1 Electronics; Hardware - Black; Strings - D'Addario EXL170 - 5SL.
Using your Cort B5 Element 5 - String Bass Guitar is easy. First, tune it up using the Hipshot Ultralite tuners. They'll keep your guitar in tune for a long time. When you play, the Bartolini MK - 1 pickups and preamp will give you a great sound. You can switch between active and passive mode on the preamp to get different tones. The MetalCraft M5 bridge is designed to make your strings vibrate well and produce a focused sound. For maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove any dirt or sweat. If you're not going to use it for a while, loosen the strings a bit to reduce stress on the neck. Store it in a guitar case to protect it from bumps and scratches. Also, check the tuning regularly, especially if you transport the guitar. With proper care, your Cort B5 Element will last you a long time and keep sounding great.
