Detail 01
Bolt-on neck construction
The neck is attached with bolt-on construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000438197
CortArtisan Series C5 Deluxe 5-String Bass Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A right-handed, bolt-on five-string bass with a poplar body, Bartolini MK-1 pickups, Markbass MB-1 preamp, and flexible MetalCraft M5 string loading.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a five-string bass with a 34-inch scale and 24 frets
- Players who want Bartolini MK-1 pickups with a Markbass MB-1 preamp
- Players who prefer a choice of top-load or through-body stringing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players
- Players looking for fewer than five strings
- Players who require a scale length other than 34 inches
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
MetalCraft M5 bridge
It supports top-load and through-body stringing options.
Detail 03
Bartolini MK-1 pickups and Markbass MB-1 preamp
These are the listed pickup and preamp components.
Detail 04
34 in scale, 24 frets
The instrument has a 34-inch (864 mm) scale length and 24 frets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed five-string model.
- 02The listed strings are D'Addario EXL170-5SL.
- 03Its bridge supports either top-loading or through-body stringing.
- 04The fingerboard radius is 15.75 inches (400 mm).
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the C5 Deluxe have?
It has five strings.
02What pickups and preamp does it use?
It uses Bartolini MK-1 pickups and a Markbass MB-1 preamp.
03Can the strings be loaded through the body?
Yes. The MetalCraft M5 bridge supports through-body or top-loading stringing.
04Is this bass right- or left-handed?
It is right-handed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- D'Addario EXL170-5SL
- Scale Length
- 34" (864mm)
4 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Poplar
- Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- C5
- Neck Wood
- Hard maple
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000438197
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