{"product_id":"cort-basse-a5-ultra-frene-micros-fishman-380656","title":"Bass A5 Ultra Ash Fishman Pickups","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssential Information About the Cort A5 ULTRA Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-end 5-string bass\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for stage and studio, with modern ergonomics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-piece neck-through\u003c\/strong\u003e maple \/ panga panga: sharp attack, generous sustain, and excellent stability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Fishman Fluence pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e: wide tonal palette from passive to very defined modern sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHipshot hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e (Transtone bridge + UltraLite tuners) and \u003cstrong\u003ehard case included\u003c\/strong\u003e for a ready-to-go instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn \"Ultra\" Artisan: Cort's Approach to Modern High-End\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Bassists and Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cort A5 ULTRA clearly aims at the \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e musician seeking a reliable, precise, and comfortable 5-string. Its 3-way switch (passive\/active\/active with scooped mids) makes it suitable for \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emodern rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egospel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a \u003cstrong\u003emahogany body\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003esandblasted ash top\u003c\/strong\u003e blends a warm and deep foundation with a clearer attack, helping the note stay defined, especially on the 5th string. The \u003cstrong\u003e5-piece neck-through\u003c\/strong\u003e maple \/ panga panga enhances sustain and provides a more direct response, highly appreciated for modern and articulate sounds. On the electronics side, the \u003cstrong\u003etwo Fishman Fluence pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver a clean and precise signal, while the \u003cstrong\u003e2-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e allows quick adjustment of the low-end foundation and high-end brightness. 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