Cort C5 Deluxe Candy Blue
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Cort
C5 Deluxe Candy Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
587152
Brand:
Cort
Model:
C5 Deluxe Candy Blue
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cort C5 Deluxe is a serious contender for players wanting a 5-string with a modern edge. Those Bartolini pickups and Markbass preamp combo give it a surprisingly professional sound, while the jatoba fingerboard makes it a joy to play. It’s a fantastic option for gigging musicians and studio players looking for a high-performing, budget-friendly bass.
Product Description
- Cort C5 Deluxe Candy Blue
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Bolt-on 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 M5 bridge
- Encapsulated machine heads
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: D'Addario EXL170 Nickelwound strings (045-130)
- Colour: Candy Apple
PROS
- • Bartolini pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful low-end.
- • Jatoba fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with a pleasant snap.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a bright, responsive tone and easy adjustability.
- • Active Markbass preamp provides tonal shaping and a clean, amplified sound.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or ash.
- • Candy Apple Blue finish might not appeal to players seeking a more understated aesthetic.
- • While versatile, the active preamp can introduce noise at higher gain levels.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Bartolini MK-1 Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24
Strings
D'Addario EXL170 Nickelwound (045-130)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode mellows the bass, offering a more vintage-inspired, warmer sound with less preamp coloration.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, generally accommodating a wide range of hand sizes, though some might prefer a thicker profile.
Bartolini pickups generally offer a more defined, articulate low-end with increased clarity and a slightly more modern tone than many traditional humbuckers.
