Cort C4 Deluxe Black
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Cort
C4 Deluxe Black
Product Info
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The Cort C4 Deluxe Black is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The Bartolini pickups and Markbass preamp give it a professional sound, and the Jatoba fingerboard makes playing a joy. It's a fantastic choice for gigging musicians or anyone looking for a versatile, punchy bass with a modern edge.
Product Description
- Cort C4 Deluxe Black
- Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75“)
- Scale: 864 mm (34“)
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Bartolini MK-1 humbuckers
- Active Markbass MB-1 preamp with 3-band EQ
- Volume and balance control
- Miniswitch for active/passive switching
- Metalcraft M4 bridge
- Encapsulated machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165 Nickelwound strings (045-105)
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Bartolini pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and modern low-end.
- • Active Markbass preamp provides excellent tonal shaping and noise reduction.
- • Jatoba fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with good durability.
- • Bolt-on neck construction provides a snappy, responsive feel and easy adjustability.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium sustain of mahogany or ash.
- • Metalcraft bridge, while functional, isn't as refined as higher-end options.
- • Jatoba can be a bit harder than rosewood, potentially less comfortable for some.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Bartolini MK-1 humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
D’Addario EXL165 Nickelwound (045-105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – based on typical C4 Deluxe build
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Frequently Asked Questions
The miniswitch toggles between the active Markbass preamp and the passive wiring, offering a warmer, more vintage tone when passive is engaged.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape, generally accommodating a wide range of hand sizes, but it's slightly thinner than a vintage 'U' shape.
Cort's build quality is surprisingly good for the price point; the hardware is solid, and the neck alignment is typically excellent, though it won't match the meticulous detail of a premium-priced instrument.
