Cort Artisan Series C4 Deluxe 4-String Bass Black

Meet the Cort Artisan Series C4 Deluxe 4-String Bass Black—a refined workhorse engineered for players who demand versatility, reliability, and a stage-ready voice. Building on the acclaimed Artisan C Class, Cort introduces a lighter, player-friendly Poplar body paired with premium hardware to deliver a modern, balanced bass that shines in any setting.

What makes the C4 Deluxe stand out

• Lightweight Poplar body for comfortable long sessions without sacrificing tonal depth or projection.
• Hard Maple neck with a Jatoba fingerboard delivers smooth, fast playability, bright attack, and lasting durability.
• Bartolini MK-1 pickups provide clear articulation, tight mids, and solid low end that sit well in any mix or solo line.
• Markbass MB-1 preamp ensures responsive, musical EQ and headroom to shape your tone on the fly—from punchy funk to warm, rounded jazz tones.
• MetalCraft M Bridge offers rock-solid intonation with a versatile string loading system for easy setup and optimal tension across different gauges.
• Color and finish in classic Black, blending stage presence with studio versatility.

Tone, playability, and real-world use

The Artisan C4 Deluxe is designed for players who move between genres and gigs. The combination of a light body, a responsive neck, and premium electronics means you get a precise, dynamic response whether you’re digging in with a pick, laying down a fingerstyle groove, or laying down slap lines. The Bartolini MK-1 pickups reveal every nuance of your attack, while the MB-1 preamp preserves clarity even at high output, so you can push your amplifier or direct-trace recordings without losing nuance. The MetalCraft M Bridge not only provides dependable stability but also accommodates versatile string loading, helping you tailor tension and feel to your preferred setup.

Who is this bass for?

• Professional players and touring musicians seeking a durable, versatile instrument that handles rock, funk, jazz, and modern styles with equal finesse.
• Studio musicians who need a reliable, tonally flexible bass that records well across genres.
• Players who value lighter weight for comfort during long performances without sacrificing punch or sustain.

Why choose the Cort Artisan C4 Deluxe over others

This bass prioritizes a coherent, musical voice with thoughtful componentry. The lighter Poplar body reduces fatigue on long gigs, while the Bartolini MK-1 pickups and Markbass MB-1 preamp deliver an articulate, responsive tone that stays true whether you’re playing clean, overdriven, or heavily effected. The metallic reliability of the MetalCraft M Bridge, combined with a versatile string-loading system, makes string changes and setup quick, predictable, and repeatable—an essential advantage for players who switch strings or explore different gauges for different gigs.

Specifications at a glance

• Body: Poplar
• Neck: Hard Maple
• Fingerboard: Jatoba
• Pickups: Bartolini MK-1
• Preamp: Markbass MB-1
• Bridge: MetalCraft M
• Finish: Black
• Part Number: C4DELUXEBK
• Model: C4DELUXEBK
• Condition: New
• EAN: 8809817983634