Cort Bass A5 Ultra Ash Fishman Pickups

Essential Information About the Cort A5 ULTRA Bass

• High-end 5-string bass designed for stage and studio, with modern ergonomics.


• 5-piece neck-through maple / panga panga: sharp attack, generous sustain, and excellent stability.


• Two Fishman Fluence pickups and 2-band EQ: wide tonal palette from passive to very defined modern sounds.


• Hipshot hardware (Transtone bridge + UltraLite tuners) and hard case included for a ready-to-go instrument.

An "Ultra" Artisan: Cort's Approach to Modern High-End

For over 60 years, Cort has stood out with solid industrial know-how and a particularly sought-after quality/price ratio. The Artisan series targets bassists who want selected wood species, meticulous craftsmanship, and premium components. With the A5 ULTRA, Cort takes this logic further: natural look, sandblasted ash top, versatile electronics, and reference hardware, for a bass with a decidedly contemporary character.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

The Cort A5 ULTRA clearly aims at the intermediate to expert musician seeking a reliable, precise, and comfortable 5-string. Its 3-way switch (passive/active/active with scooped mids) makes it suitable for metal, modern rock, fusion, gospel, and pop, while retaining the possibility of rounder, more organic tones. The neck-through construction and 24 frets promote smooth playing, including in the higher registers, ideal for technical lines, modern slap, and solo parts.

The Sound

The combination of a mahogany body + sandblasted ash top blends a warm and deep foundation with a clearer attack, helping the note stay defined, especially on the 5th string. The 5-piece neck-through maple / panga panga enhances sustain and provides a more direct response, highly appreciated for modern and articulate sounds. On the electronics side, the two Fishman Fluence pickups deliver a clean and precise signal, while the 2-band EQ allows quick adjustment of the low-end foundation and high-end brightness. The 3-way switch (passive/active/active with scooped mids) offers real versatility: from natural grain to a more "scooped" sound that leaves space for guitars.

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	Wengé	Hardware	Black

Model	A5 ULTRA	Hardware color	black
Number of strings	5	Pickups	2 Fishman Fluence pickups
Construction	neck-through	Preamp	2-band EQ
Neck	5-piece maple / panga panga	Switching	3-way switch (passive/active/active with scooped mids)
Frets	24	Finish	natural
Bridge	Hipshot Transtone with through strings	Case	hard case included
Tuners	Hipshot UltraLite