Cort B5 Element Open Pore Natural

A B5 Element in Cort's "Artisan" Spirit

For decades, Cort has built a solid reputation thanks to instruments offering particularly competitive value for money. The Artisan series targets bassists who want a higher level of finish and premium components, with carefully selected woods and renowned brands such as Bartolini for electronics and Hipshot for hardware. The B5 Element perfectly embodies this philosophy: an elegant, modern 5-string bass designed for both stage and studio.

For Which Bassist and Styles?

The Cort B5 Element clearly aims at the intermediate to advanced bassist seeking a comfortable, precise 5-string capable of covering a wide repertoire. It suits styles where definition and solid low-end foundation are essential: funk, fusion, pop, modern rock, metal, gospel, and contemporary music in general. Its active electronics help adapt quickly to a mix, whether in rehearsal, home studio, or on stage.

Sound Characteristics

The mahogany body provides a dense low-midrange and a rounded feel, ideal for grounding the note, while the ash top adds presence, attack, and better clarity-especially in the low registers of a 5-string. The roasted maple fingerboard enhances clarity and snap, delivering a more articulate response under the fingers. On the electronics side, the Bartolini MK-1 humbuckers deliver a modern, powerful, and well-defined sound, and the Bartolini MK-1 preamp allows fine-tuning of the EQ to shift from a warm tone to a more incisive signature while maintaining good articulation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To enjoy it immediately, you can pair it with a strap (standard size), a good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, and a tuner (clip-on or pedal) to ensure stable tuning during rehearsals and on stage.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Left handed	No	Body	Mahogany
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	5	Color	Natural
Top	Ash	Finishing	Matt
Fingerboard	Roasted maple	Hardware	Black

Model	B5 Element	Nut width	not specified by manufacturer (mm and inches not available)
Type	electric bass	Tuners	Hipshot Ultralite
Number of strings	5	Bridge	MetalCraft M5
Body wood	mahogany	Hardware color	black
Finish	natural, open-pore	Pickups	2 Bartolini MK-1 humbuckers
Headstock	matching	Preamp	Bartolini MK-1
Construction	5-piece panga panga/walnut neck	Series	Artisan
Scale length	not specified by manufacturer (inches and mm not available)