Cort B5 Element Open Pore Black
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Cort
B5 Element Open Pore Black
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The Cort B5 Element is a seriously impressive bass for the price. The combination of mahogany and ash gives it a fantastic foundation, while the Bartolini pickups and active preamp deliver a punchy, modern tone with lots of tonal shaping options. It’s perfect for gigging musicians who want a high-quality instrument with a distinctive voice without needing a premium-priced bass.
Product Description
- Cort B5 Element Open Pore Black
- 5-String E-Bass
- Body: mahogany
- Top: ash
- Bolt-on 5-string neck: panga panga / walnut
- Frettboard: roasted maple
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Bartolini MK-1 humbuckers
- Active Bartolini MK-1 preamp with 3-band EQ
- 1 Volume and 1 balance control
- Mini switch for active/passive
- Metalcraft M5 bridge
- String distance: 18 mm
- Hipshot Ultralight tuners
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: Daddario EXL 170-5 Nickel Wound .045 - .130
- Finish: open pore
- Colour: Trans Black
- • Mahogany/Ash combo delivers a warm, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Bartolini pickups offer a focused, modern sound with excellent clarity.
- • Roasted maple fretboard provides smooth playability and resists humidity changes.
- • Open pore finish enhances resonance and allows the wood's natural character to shine.
- • Panga panga/walnut neck, while nice, might not be preferred by all players.
- • Active preamp adds complexity for beginners; requires careful EQ adjustments.
- • Open pore finish demands more careful maintenance to prevent finish checking.
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