Cort B4ELEMENTOPBR Artisan Series B4 Element Bass Guitar. Open Pore Burgandy Red

The Cort B4 Element is a premium offering from the revamped Artisan Series, built for bassists who demand both professional performance and modern aesthetics. Combining the finest elements from the popular Artisan B-class basses, the B4 Element features a beautifully figured ash top on a mahogany body for rich tonal character and eye-catching visual appeal.

Its roasted maple fingerboard and 5-piece panga panga/walnut neck provide superior playability and stability, while the Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and matching MK-1 3-band preamp deliver a balanced, punchy tone with clear highs and warm mids. The onboard active/passive switch offers versatile control over your sound, whether you're in the studio or on stage.

Outfitted with a high-mass MetalCraft M4 bridge for enhanced sustain and resonance, and lightweight Hipshot® Ultralite tuners for tuning stability, the B4 Element is the ultimate blend of function and finesse. Whether you're a working professional or a tone enthusiast, this bass is built to exceed expectations.

Features:

• Stunning ash top over mahogany body for warmth, clarity, and visual appeal
• Fast, stable roasted maple fretboard and 5-piece panga panga/walnut neck
• Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and preamp for versatile, studio-quality tone
• MetalCraft M4 high-mass bridge with dual string loading system for improved resonance
• Hipshot® Ultralite tuners for lightweight tuning stability
• Active/passive switch for tonal flexibility

Specifications:

General:
- Series: Artisan
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Colors: Open Pore Burgundy Red (OPBR)
- Country of Origin: Indonesia

Body:
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Figured Ash
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Body Finish: Open Pore Matte

Neck:
- Neck Material: 5-Piece Panga Panga / Walnut
- Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (R400)
- Neck Shape: C Shape
- Scale Length: 34" (864mm)
- Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Type: Medium-Jumbo
- Inlays: Dot
- Nut Material: PPS
- Nut Width: 1.5" (38mm)

Electronics:
- Pickups: Bartolini® MK-1 Set
- Preamp: Bartolini® MK-1 3-Band EQ
- Controls: Volume, Blend, Treble, Mid, Bass, Active/Passive Mini Toggle

Hardware:
- Bridge: MetalCraft M4
- Tuning Machines: Hipshot® Ultralite
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL165 (.045–.105)

Measurements:
- Scale Length: 34" (864mm)
- Estimated Weight: Approx. 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)*