The Artisan B5 Element is the completely redesigned bass group that combines only the best elements of the highly popular Artisan Class B basses, including the roasted maple fingerboard on 5 panga-panga / walnut neck, Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and Bartolini® MK-1 preamp set, and Hipshot® Ultralite tuners. The new high-mass MetalCraft M5 bridges feature a two-string loading system that dramatically improves resonance and tone transfer, and a rounder, ergonomic mahogany body with a beautifully figured ash top, available in 3 different color options. The combination of the right elements, along with Cort's dedication to quality, makes the Artisan B5 Element an exceptional choice for professional musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Ash top on mahogany body

The ash top on a mahogany body provides an excellent balance between warm yet full and punchy bass and bright, clear and transparent treble, not to mention the beautiful grain of the ash wood for a more natural aesthetic.

Micros Bartolini® MK-1

Bartolini's signature sound is preserved in the MK-1 while delivering exceptional sound quality and value. The MK-1 offers plenty of punchy, warm mids and transparent, bright highs for a superbly balanced sound.

Bartolini® MK-1 Preamp

Bartolini's renowned MK-1 preamp delivers a powerful yet transparent boost and its characteristic crisp high end. The MK-1 delivers natural bass vibrancy with a flexible 3-band EQ for a variety of applications from studio recording to large concert halls. It also provides a switchable active/passive mode for a powerful modern active sound or a traditional organic passive sound.

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