Artisan B5 Element are the completely revamped group of basses that combines only the best elements from the highly popular Artisan B-class basses, including roasted maple fretboard on 5pc panga-panga / walnut neck, Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and Bartolini® MK-1 preamp set, and Hipshot® Ultralite tuners. Newly added are the new high-mass MetalCraft M5 bridges with dual string loading system that greatly enhances resonance and tone transfer, and a rounder ergonomic mahogany body with beautifully figured ash top that come in 3 different color options. The combination of right elements, together with Cort’s dedication to quality, makes the Artisan B5 Element an outstanding choice for pro musicians and enthusiasts alike.
Specifications
- 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(0.807"), 12F: 22mm(0.866")
- 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 / 0.708")
- 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)
- Case : Cort Gig Bag