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.

Finish: Open Pore Trans Black

CONSTRUCTION:Bolt-On
BODY: Mahogany
TOP: Ash
NECK: 5pcs Walnut & Panga Panga
FRETBOARD: Roasted Maple
Radius: 15.75"(40mm)
FRETS: 24
SCALE: 34"(864mm)
TUNERS: Hipshot® Ultralite
BRIDGE: MetalCraft M5 - 18mm String spacing
PICKUPS: Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set
ELECTRONICS: Bartolini® MK-1 Electronics
HARDWARE: Black
STRINGS: D'Addario® EXL170-5SL

CORT Action Bass Plus BK

Affordable but loaded with quality materials, components and craftsmanship, the Action Series 
basses define value for the aspiring bass player with versatile features as PJ, JJ and soapbar 
pickup options and active EQ electronics. Action Bass Plus features PJ pickup set, P-type bass 
pickup is ideal for genres such as hard rock, classic rock while the J-type pickup is well-suited 
or jazz and pop. This combination provides a wealth of classic bass sounds for virtually any musical 
genre and style.

Finish: Black

CONSTRUCTION		Bolt-On
CUTAWAY			Double Cutaway
BODY			Poplar
NECK			Canadian Hard Maple
FRETBOARD		Jatoba (400mm(15.75") Radius)
FRETS			24
SCALE			864mm (34")
INLAY			White Dots
TUNERS			Die-cast Tuners
BRIDGE			EB6(4) Bridge
PICKUPS			PSEB4-4/F & PSEB1-4/R Pickups
ELECTRONICS		2 Band Active EQ
HARDWARE		Chrome Hardware
STRINGS			4 Strings
ADDITIONAL		Left handed available

The true workhorse of our celebrated Artisan Series, the Artisan C5 Plus receives some significant feature upgrades 
that will satisfy long-time fans and new players alike, including the familiar rounder body shape that was only 
found in our premium Artisan A models, a brand new MetalCraft M bridge with versatile string loading system, and 
a gorgeous looking Ovangkol top in antique brown burst color for that natural classy vintage look.

Ovangkol Top on Mahogany Wings with Maple Core
The luxurious aesthetics of Ovangkol consisting of cinnamon-brown with darker streaks of color is hard to resist. 
Known as a great overall tone wood, Ovangkol shares similar tone characteristics as Rosewood and Bubinga with a 
slightly fuller midrange and a top end that’s not quite bright sounding, but the strategically placed maple in the 
center makes up for the missing highs. The combination of Ovangkol top and Maple core, together with warmer 
sounding Mahogany wings provides a perfect mixture of balanced tone.

Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups
The trademark Bartolini® sound is preserved in the MK-1 while providing outstanding sound quality and value. 
The MK-1 delivers plenty of punchy and warm mids along with transparent and brilliant highs for a superbly 
balanced sound.

Markbass® MB-1 Preamp
The Markbass® MB-1 preamp provides a very natural and transparent boost that does not color the organic nature or 
resonance of the instrument’s woods. The combination of crystal clarity and natural warmth exudes a passive feel 
with smooth lows, full-bodied mids, and bell-like highs.

MetalCraft M Bridge
The solid, high-mass MetalCraft M bridge was developed with more focus on ease-of-use and greater tone transfer. 
Depending on the thickness of the strings, the dual string loading system allows the strings to be loaded either 
through the body or from the top to find the best optimal string tension, resulting in enhanced sustain, greater 
playability and focused sound. Another big improvement for the tone transfer is the deep individual slots that hold 
the saddles rock-tight, preventing any unwanted movement and allows string vibrations to correctly transfer to the 
body. MetalCraft M4 & M5 now come with string spacing of 19mm (M4) and 0.750” (18mm),(M5).

Hard Maple Neck
The stiffness and strength of Hard Maple neck not only provides stability but contributes punch and brilliance to 
the overall tone of the instrument.

Ergonomic Body Shape
A rounder body shape is applied for the iconic unified look that the premium Artisan Series are known for, also 
providing much better ergonomic comfort.


CONSTRUCTION		Bolt-On
BODY			Maple & Mahogany
TOP			Ovangkol
NECK			Hard Maple
FRETBOARD		Jatoba
Radius:			15.75"(400mm)
FRETS			24
SCALE			34"(864mm)
TUNERS			Die-Cast
BRIDGE			MetalCraft M5 - 18? String Spacing
PICKUPS			Bartolini® MK-1
ELECTRONICS		Markbass® MB-1
HARDWARE		Black
STRINGS			D'Addario® EXL170-5SL

Referred by many as the main workhorse of the Artisan Series, the Artisan C Class has now received new cool 
colors to really make a presence wherever it is being played. A lighter, more player-friendly Poplar body is 
used, while the same premium hardware such as the MetalCraft M bridge with versatile string loading system and 
Bartolini® MK-1 pickup set with Markbass® MB-1 preamp add superb tone and playability to the new Artisan C4 
Deluxe.

Poplar Body
Poplar is a fine tonewood that is reminiscent of Alder in sonic character. Full sounding with strong mids and a 
firm low-end that’s well balanced across the tonal spectrum, Poplar suits a variety of musical genres and 
playing styles for both electric guitars and basses.

Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups
The trademark Bartolini® sound is preserved in the MK-1 while providing outstanding sound quality and value. 
The MK-1 delivers plenty of punchy and warm mids along with transparent and brilliant highs for a superbly 
balanced sound.

Markbass® MB-1 Preamp
The Markbass® MB-1 preamp provides a very natural and transparent boost that does not color the organic nature 
or resonance of the instrument’s woods. The combination of crystal clarity and natural warmth exudes a passive 
feel with smooth lows, full-bodied mids, and bell-like highs.

MetalCraft M Bridge
The solid, high-mass MetalCraft M bridge was developed with more focus on ease-of-use and greater tone transfer. 
Depending on the thickness of the strings, the dual string loading system allows the strings to be loaded either 
through the body or from the top to find the best optimal string tension, resulting in enhanced sustain, greater 
playability and focused sound. MetalCraft M has a string spacing of 19mm (0.748") for the 4-string M4.

Hard Maple Neck & Jatoba Fretboard
The combination of hard maple neck and jatoba fretboard provides tone balance and stability, as well as long 
sustaining durability.

CONSTRUCTION		Bolt-On
BODY			Poplar
NUT WIDTH		1 1/2"(38mm)
NECK			Hard Maple
FRETBOARD		Jatoba
Radius:			 15.75"(400mm)
FRETS			24
SCALE			34"(864mm)
INLAY			White Dots
TUNERS			Die-Cast
BRIDGE			MetalCraft M4
PICKUPS			Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups
ELECTRONICS		Markbass® MB-1 Preamp
HARDWARE		Black
STRINGS			D'Addario® EXL165

Referred by many as the main workhorse of the Artisan Series, the Artisan C Class has now received new cool 
colors to really make a presence wherever it is being played. A lighter, more player-friendly Poplar body is 
used, while the same premium hardware such as the MetalCraft M bridge with versatile string loading system and 
Bartolini® MK-1 pickup set with Markbass® MB-1 preamp add superb tone and playability to the new Artisan C4 
Deluxe.

Poplar Body
Poplar is a fine tonewood that is reminiscent of Alder in sonic character. Full sounding with strong mids and a 
firm low-end that’s well balanced across the tonal spectrum, Poplar suits a variety of musical genres and 
playing styles for both electric guitars and basses.

Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups
The trademark Bartolini® sound is preserved in the MK-1 while providing outstanding sound quality and value. 
The MK-1 delivers plenty of punchy and warm mids along with transparent and brilliant highs for a superbly 
balanced sound.

Markbass® MB-1 Preamp
The Markbass® MB-1 preamp provides a very natural and transparent boost that does not color the organic nature 
or resonance of the instrument’s woods. The combination of crystal clarity and natural warmth exudes a passive 
feel with smooth lows, full-bodied mids, and bell-like highs.

MetalCraft M Bridge
The solid, high-mass MetalCraft M bridge was developed with more focus on ease-of-use and greater tone transfer. 
Depending on the thickness of the strings, the dual string loading system allows the strings to be loaded either 
through the body or from the top to find the best optimal string tension, resulting in enhanced sustain, greater 
playability and focused sound. MetalCraft M has a string spacing of 19mm (0.748") for the 4-string M4.

Hard Maple Neck & Jatoba Fretboard
The combination of hard maple neck and jatoba fretboard provides tone balance and stability, as well as long 
sustaining durability.

CONSTRUCTION		Bolt-On
BODY			Poplar
NUT WIDTH		1 1/2"(38mm)
NECK			Hard Maple
FRETBOARD		Jatoba
Radius:			 15.75"(400mm)
FRETS			24
SCALE			34"(864mm)
INLAY			White Dots
TUNERS			Die-Cast
BRIDGE			MetalCraft M4
PICKUPS			Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups
ELECTRONICS		Markbass® MB-1 Preamp
HARDWARE		Black
STRINGS			D'Addario® EXL165