Cort Elrick NJS5 Black
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Cort
Elrick NJS5 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
542009
Brand:
Cort
Model:
Elrick NJS5 Black
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cort Elrick NJS5 Black is a seriously impressive 5-string. The extended scale and Elrick-inspired design give it a unique, articulate voice, perfect for funk, jazz, and modern R&B players who want a refined, yet punchy sound. It's a great option for players looking for high-end features and playability without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Cort Elrick NJS5 Black
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Alder body
- Bolt-on 3-piece maple neck
- Maple fingerboard
- White pearloid block fretboard inlays
- Scale: 890 mm (35")
- 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: D'Addarío XL170-5SL Nickel Wound strings (045 - 130)
- Colour: Black High Gloss
- Incl. Deluxe Soft Case
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Bartolini preamp delivers articulate EQ shaping and a focused low-end.
- • Bolt-on neck offers a snappy response and easy playability, typical of Elrick designs.
- • MetalCraft bridge enhances tuning stability and transfer of string vibrations.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and may feel slippery to some.
- • 35” scale can feel unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scales.
- • Single-coil pickups may lack the aggressive distortion desired by some genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple (3-piece)
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Cort Voiced Tone VBT-ST Single Coils
Scale Length
890 mm (35")
Frets
24
Strings
D'Addario XL170-5SL Nickel Wound (045 - 130)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a custom voicing of the classic Elrick preamp, providing similar tonal flexibility but tailored to Cort's sound profile; expect a slightly different EQ curve.
Absolutely; it contributes to a brighter, more immediate attack and a snappier feel, often favored by players seeking a more responsive bass.
While versatile, the single coils won't deliver the thickest, most aggressive distortion; they excel at clean tones and funky rhythms but may need overdrive pedals for heavier genres.
