Cort B4 Element Open Pore Red
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Cort
B4 Element Open Pore Red
Product Info
Article Number:
513949
Brand:
Cort
Model:
B4 Element Open Pore Red
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cort B4 Element is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The combination of mahogany, ash, and those Bartolini pickups gives it a powerful, defined sound perfect for rock, funk, and modern genres. It’s a great choice for players seeking a professional instrument with a distinctive look and feel, without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Cort B4 Element Open Pore Red
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Ash
- Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Panga panga / walnut
- Fretboard: Roasted maple
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2x Bartolini MK-1 humbuckers
- Active Bartolini MK-1 preamp with 3-band EQ
- 1x Volume and 1x Balance control
- Mini switch for active / passive
- Metalcraft M4 bridge
- Hipshot Ultra machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: Daddario EXL 165 Nickel Wound .045 - .105
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Burgundy red
PROS
- • Mahogany/Ash combo delivers a warm, resonant, and articulate low-end.
- • Bartolini MK-1 pickups provide a focused, modern tone with excellent clarity.
- • Roasted maple fretboard offers a smooth playing experience and exceptional stability.
- • Hipshot Ultra tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability even with aggressive playing.
CONS
- • Panga panga neck can be a polarizing wood, some may find it too dense.
- • Open pore finish, while aesthetically pleasing, requires more careful maintenance.
- • Active preamp demands a power source, limiting passive versatility slightly.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Ash Top
Neck Material
Panga Panga / Walnut 5-piece
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Bartolini MK-1 Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
Daddario EXL 165 Nickel Wound .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode mellows the tone, reducing the preamp’s impact and providing a more vintage-inspired sound, though with less low-end punch.
Panga panga is known for its density, which can provide a solid feel but might feel stiffer than some other woods – it's a matter of personal preference.
The MK-1 preamp offers a clean, focused EQ, avoiding the overly aggressive or muddy characteristics sometimes found in other active systems; it's known for its clarity and balanced response.
