Cort ACT4pj Open Pores Black Cherry

A Staple of the Action Range: Cort's Expertise Serving Quality/Price Ratio

For over 60 years, Cort has applied its manufacturing expertise to create accessible and coherent instruments designed to support progress. The Action PJ fits this philosophy: an affordable 4-string electric bass built around proven choices (poplar body, maple neck, passive electronics) and an ultra-versatile PJ pickup configuration. The result: a solid foundation, easy to set up and handle, perfectly suited for rehearsals, lessons, and first gigs.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

The Cort Action PJ primarily targets beginner and intermediate bassists seeking an effective bass without unnecessary complexity. The PJ combination works very well for styles requiring a present low end and clear mids: rock, pop, funk, variety, as well as more rhythm-driven contexts where attack and a solid mix foundation are needed. Its passive electronics help quickly find "the right sound" and learn to manage nuances through playing dynamics.

Sound

The PJ Powersound pickup duo offers a classic and particularly practical palette. The P-style pickup (neck side) delivers firm lows and generous mids, perfect for laying down the groove with authority. The J-style pickup (bridge side) adds precision, bite, and better note definition, useful for more articulated lines or pick playing. The passive electronics favor a direct and organic tone: by adjusting the separate volumes and tone control, you can go from a round, warm sound to a more snappy attack. The poplar body contributes to a pleasant overall balance, while the maple neck and jatoba fingerboard promote a clear attack and good note definition, ideal for improving timing and accuracy.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	PJ	Body	Poplar
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Gradient
Top	Poplar	Finishing	Matt
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	24

Type	electric bass	Tuners	oil bath
Shape	double cutaway	Bridge	EB6(4)
Wood	poplar	Neck pickup	P Powersound type
Finish	open pore	Bridge pickup	J Powersound type
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	2 volumes, 1 tone
Radius	15.75" / 400 mm	Number of strings	4
Number of frets	24	Series	Action