Cort B5 Element Open Pore Natural
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Cort
B5 Element Open Pore Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
513909
Brand:
Cort
Model:
B5 Element Open Pore Natural
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cort B5 Element is a seriously impressive 5-string, offering a fantastic blend of quality and value. That mahogany/ash body and Bartolini pickup combo delivers a modern, punchy tone with a surprising amount of warmth, and the roasted maple neck feels fantastic. It's perfect for players looking for a versatile, professional-grade bass without the high-end price tag – especially good for funk, rock, and modern pop.
Product Description
- Cort B5 Element Open Pore Natural
- 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: Natural
PROS
- • Mahogany/Ash body provides warm, resonant, and articulate tones.
- • Bartolini pickups deliver a powerful, defined low-end with clarity.
- • Roasted maple fretboard offers exceptional smoothness and stability.
- • Open pore finish enhances resonance and natural wood character.
CONS
- • Panga panga/walnut neck profile might not suit all hand sizes.
- • Active preamp requires a power source, limiting passive versatility.
- • While well-built, hardware isn't quite in the premium-priced category.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Ash top
Neck Material
Panga Panga / Walnut
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Bartolini MK-1 Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
Daddario EXL 170-5 Nickel Wound .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp boosts the signal and adds a 3-band EQ, allowing for more aggressive lows and a more sculpted overall sound; it’s less flexible for vintage, purely passive tones.
It's generally comfortable, often feeling slightly warmer and smoother than a traditional maple neck, but individual preferences vary; it’s a bit more unique and might require a short adjustment period.
Yes, the open pore finish allows the wood to vibrate more freely, contributing to a slightly enhanced resonance and sustain compared to a fully sealed finish.
