Cort B5 Element 5 String Artisan Series Mahogany Body Ash Top with MK-1 Pickups Electric Bass Guitar

Cort B5 Element 5 String Artisan Series Mahogany Body Ash Top with MK-1 Pickups Electric Bass Guitar

The Artisan B5 Element represents the next evolution of Cort’s acclaimed B-series, combining the most beloved features with fresh upgrades for today’s demanding bassists. Built for both professionals and passionate players, it offers world-class components, premium tonewoods, and sleek ergonomics—all at exceptional value.

The ash top on a mahogany body strikes the perfect tonal balance: warm, full-bodied lows with punch and clarity, enhanced by the ash’s natural beauty. Its 5pc panga panga/walnut neck with roasted maple fingerboard ensures rock-solid stability and smooth playability with a refined, modern feel.

Equipped with Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and MK-1 preamp, the B5 Element delivers a versatile voice with punchy mids, sparkling highs, and flexible tone shaping through its 3-band EQ and active/passive switch—equally at home in the studio or on the big stage.

The new MetalCraft M5 high-mass bridge enhances sustain, resonance, and tone transfer with its dual string-loading system, while Hipshot® Ultralite tuners keep your bass lightweight, perfectly balanced, and always in tune. With its sleek, rounded body shape and striking finish options, the Artisan B5 Element isn’t just built to perform—it’s built to inspire.

Features: 

• Construction: Bolt-On
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: White Ash 9T
• Scale Length: 34″ (864mm)
• Neck Material: Maple & Panga Panga 5-ply Laminated
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Neck Thickness: 1F : 20.5mm, 12F : 22mm
• Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75″ (R400)
• Number of Frets: 24 Frets
• Fret Type: Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver
• Inlay: Abalone Dots with White Side Dots
• Nut Material: Black PPS
• Nut Width: 1 49/64″ (45mm)
• Truss Rod: Two-way Adjustable
• Tuning Machines: Hipshot® Ultralite
• Bridge: MetalCraft M5 (String spacing : 18mm)
• Pickups: Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set
• Electronics: Bartolini® MK-1 Preamp
• Controls: 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 3-Band EQ, 1-Mini Toggle
• Hardware: Black
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL170-5 (.045 .065 .080 .100 .130)
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Body Finish: Matte (Open Pore)
• Colors: Open Pore Natural (OPN) Open Pore Burgundy Red (OPBR) Open Pore Trans Black (OPTB)