Cort A4 Ultra Ash Gloss Natural
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An Artisan Designed for Accessible High-End Quality at Cort
For decades, Cort has established itself as a reference for musicians seeking a serious, reliable, and well-finished instrument without compromising on value for money. The Artisan series embodies this philosophy with ambitious lutherie choices and high-end components. The A4 ULTRA follows this tradition with neck-through construction, expressive woods, and electronics designed for both stage and studio.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
The Cort A4 ULTRA targets intermediate to advanced bassists looking for smooth playability across the entire neck and a wide palette of sounds without complication. Thanks to its 24 frets and voicings, it adapts equally well to rock and metal contexts (attack, precision, tight lows) as to funk, pop, fusion genres (controlled snap, definition, dynamics), with a very clean response for fast playing.
The Sound
The mahogany (body) + ash (top) duo provides a base that is both solid and clear: mahogany adds density in the low mids, while ash contributes clarity and a sharper attack. The neck-through construction enhances vibrational continuity and promotes long sustain, ideal for sustained lines and high-register parts. The 2 Fishman Fluence pickups, combined with a 2-band EQ, allow quick sculpting of bass and treble, while the 3-way voice switch (passive, active, active with scooped mids) facilitates switching from an organic, round sound to a more modern presence, up to a more "scooped" character that easily sits in a busy mix.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Mahogany |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Active |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Natural |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Matt |
| Top | Ash | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Model | A4 ULTRA | Tuners | Hipshot UltraLite |
| Number of strings | 4-string | Hardware finish | black |
| Construction | neck-through | Pickups | 2 Fishman Fluence pickups |
| Neck | 5-piece maple/panga panga | EQ | 2-band EQ |
| Fingerboard | panga panga | Switching | 3-way voice switch (passive/active/active with scooped mids) |
| Frets | 24 | Finish | natural |
| Bridge | Hipshot Transtone with through-body strings | Gig bag | included |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Cort A4 Ultra Natural Gloss Ash suitable for rock and metal?
The HH configuration with 2 Fishman Fluence pickups delivers precise attack and tight lows suitable for rock and metal genres. The mahogany body supports the density of the low-mids, while the ash top enhances clarity.
What are the tonal modes of the 3-way switch?
The switch selects a passive mode, an active mode, and an active mode with scooped mids. The 2-band EQ then allows adjustment of bass and treble.
Does the bass have 24 frets?
Yes, the panga panga fingerboard features 24 frets, providing access to an extended high register.
What is the benefit of the through-neck construction on this bass?
The through-neck construction ensures vibrational continuity between the 5-piece maple/panga panga neck and the mahogany body. This design promotes long sustain on held notes. The 24 frets facilitate access to parts played in the high register.
Is a gig bag included with the A4 ULTRA?
A gig bag is supplied with the instrument. The Hipshot Transtone bridge accepts through-body strings, and Hipshot UltraLite tuners equip the headstock.
