Cort C5 Deluxe Candy Red
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Cort
C5 Deluxe Candy Red
Product Info
Article Number:
587154
Brand:
Cort
Model:
C5 Deluxe Candy Red
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cort C5 Deluxe is a seriously capable 5-string bass offering a ton of value. The Bartolini pickups and Markbass preamp deliver a modern, punchy sound that’s perfect for funk, rock, and even heavier styles. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or students wanting a professional-grade instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Cort C5 Deluxe Candy Red
- 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 Red
PROS
- • Bartolini pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and modern low-end response.
- • Active Markbass preamp offers excellent tonal shaping with a responsive 3-band EQ.
- • Jatoba fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience with a slightly warmer feel than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction ensures a bright, snappy attack and easy adjustability.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the sustain of mahogany or other premium tonewoods.
- • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options completely.
- • Candy Red finish, while eye-catching, might not appeal to players preferring more understated aesthetics.
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
4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode significantly reduces the bass's output and alters the EQ curve, resulting in a more vintage, rounder tone.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape; while not super chunky, it provides enough grip for most hand sizes, but a try-before-you-buy is always recommended.
The MB-1 preamp is known for its clean, focused EQ and powerful output, offering a more modern and aggressive tone compared to some older preamp designs.
