Cort B5 Element Open Pore Red
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Cort
B5 Element Open Pore Red
Product Info
Article Number:
513920
Brand:
Cort
Model:
B5 Element Open Pore Red
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This B5 Element is a seriously capable 5-string. The Bartolini pickups give it a modern, punchy sound perfect for funk, rock, and contemporary genres, while the open pore finish and roasted maple board make it a joy to play. It's a great choice for players wanting high-end features and tone at a more accessible price point.
Product Description
- Cort B5 Element Open Pore Red
- 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: Burgundy Red
PROS
- • Mahogany/Ash combo delivers warm, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Bartolini pickups provide a powerful, defined low-end with clarity.
- • Roasted maple fretboard offers exceptional smoothness and stability.
- • Open pore finish enhances resonance and provides a comfortable feel.
CONS
- • Panga panga/walnut neck profile might not suit all hand sizes.
- • Open pore finish requires more diligent care to prevent moisture absorption.
- • While versatile, it leans toward modern sounds, less vintage-inspired.
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 (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode mellows the aggressive Bartolini tone, offering a more rounded, vintage-like character, though with reduced output.
The neck profile is moderately thin, so players with significantly larger hands might find it a bit cramped, though most will find it comfortable.
The open pore finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing tone, but it's more susceptible to moisture and requires regular wiping with a suitable finish protectant.
