Cort Elrick NJS4 Black
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Cort
Elrick NJS4 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
541990
Brand:
Cort
Model:
Elrick NJS4 Black
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Elrick NJS4 is a seriously well-equipped bass for the money. It's got a fantastic feel, great articulation from the single coils, and the Bartolini preamp gives you a ton of tonal control. This is perfect for players who want a versatile, modern sound without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Cort Elrick NSJ4 Black
- Electric Bass
- Alder body
- Bolt-on 3-piece maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- White pearloid block fretboard inlays
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Bone nut
- 24 Frets with zero fret
- Pickups: 2 Cort Voiced Tone VBT-ST single coils
- Bartolini Elrick NJS Special Preamp with 3-band EQ
- Volume and blend controls
- MetalCraft M4 bridge
- Hipshot Ultralite machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Strings: Daddario XL165 Nickel Wound strings (045 - 105)
- Colour: Black high gloss
- Includes deluxe softcase
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Cort Voiced Tone pickups deliver articulate, punchy single-coil character
- • Bartolini preamp offers precise EQ shaping for diverse tonal possibilities
- • Bolt-on neck construction provides a snappy, responsive feel for quick playing
CONS
- • Alder body can make it slightly heavier than basses with other woods
- • Single-coil pickups are susceptible to inherent noise and hum
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring frequent cleaning
- • Bolt-on neck, while responsive, lacks the sustain of a set-neck design
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
3-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Cort Voiced Tone VBT-ST Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
Daddario XL165 Nickel Wound (045 - 105)
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bartolini preamp offers a classic, focused 3-band EQ, providing a clean boost and tonal shaping that’s a step above basic preamps, but less complex than some high-end options.
The bolt-on neck has a quicker, more direct feel which some might initially find different, but it’s generally considered comfortable and offers excellent playability.
While the single-coil pickups shine in funk, rock, and pop, they might require noise reduction strategies for very clean, quiet styles like jazz or ambient music.
