The Cort Artisan C5 Plus 5-String Bass Open Pore Natural is a bass guitar from Cort's Artisan family, Cort's respected working-player bass line. Key ingredients: an Ovangkol top, Bartolini MK-1, a 34 (864mm) scale.

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What Are the Key Specs of the Cort Artisan C5 Plus 5-String?

What Pickups and Electronics Does the Artisan C5 Plus 5-String Have?

Connection is a standard 1/4 inch output jack, so it works with any instrument cable, amp, or audio interface.

Key Features

• Bolt-on construction: the backbone of how this instrument feels and sustains.
• Pickups: Bartolini MK-1.
• Electronics: Markbass MB-1 for stage-ready plugged-in tone.
• Bridge: Cort EB12(5).
• Neck: Hard Maple, shaped for comfortable position work.
• Factory strings: D'Addario EXL170-5SL.

Who Is the Artisan C5 Plus 5-String For?

This suits gigging bassists who need dependable tone night after night. Students can start with the Action series and step up later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What top does the Artisan C5 Plus 5-String use?
It uses an Ovangkol.

Can I plug the Artisan C5 Plus 5-String into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is fitted with Bartolini MK-1 and connects with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.

What scale length does the Artisan C5 Plus 5-String use?
The scale length is 34 (864mm).

Does the Artisan C5 Plus 5-String come with a case?
A case is not included as standard. We can bundle a properly fitted case or gig bag, just ask before checkout.

What strings ship on the Artisan C5 Plus 5-String?
It ships strung with D'Addario EXL170-5SL.

Is the Artisan C5 Plus 5-String good for beginners?
A beginner can absolutely learn on it, and it leaves plenty of room to grow.

Need help choosing? Contact us and talk it through with a real player before you buy.