Cort Artisan Series C5 Deluxe 5-String Bass Black

Cort Artisan Series C5 Deluxe 5-String Bass Black is engineered for players who crave a wide dynamic range, tight low-end clarity, and a responsive playing experience that doesn’t fatigue over long gigs. In a sleek Black finish, this Artisan C Class instrument blends a lighter, player-friendly Poplar body with premium hardware to deliver professional tone and reliability—from the studio to the stage.

• Poplar Body
• Hard Maple Neck
• Jatoba Fingerboard
• Bartolini MK-1 Pickups
• Markbass MB-1 Preamp
• MetalCraft M Bridge (with versatile string loading)
• Part Number: C5DELUXEBK
• EAN: 8809817983672

Why the C5 Deluxe stands out

The Artisan C Class has long been regarded as a dependable workhorse, now refreshed with contemporary colors and a lighter body that reduces fatigue without compromising tone. The combination of a Poplar body and a robust hard maple neck gives you a bright, articulate attack paired with a warm, sustaining bottom end. The Jatoba fingerboard adds bite and definition to every note, making slap, fingerstyle, and pick tones equally expressive.

Premium hardware that translates every nuance

At the heart of the C5 Deluxe are the Bartolini MK-1 pickups and the Markbass MB-1 preamp. This pairing yields a balanced, musical voice with clean highs, present mids, and a punchy low end that remains tight when you drop to lower tunings. The MetalCraft M Bridge anchors the body with solid stability and offers a versatile string loading system—so you can tailor your setup for preferred string spacing and tension without sacrificing intonation accuracy.

Tonal landscape and practical versatility

Whether you’re laying down precise groove in a funk track, delivering punchy riffs in a rock setting, or exploring extended-range textures in fusion, this bass covers it. The 5-string design extends the low-B string for modern bass lines, while the bright attack from the maple neck and jatoba board keeps chordal voicings and melodies clearly defined. The electronics are voiced to stay musical across genres, avoiding muddiness when boosts are applied and preserving clarity when you roll back the EQ.

Ideal for whom and when

This instrument is a natural fit for players who want a reliable, high-performance 5-string bass for live performance, studio sessions, and diverse genres—from funk to modern rock, fusion, and metal where extended range shines. It’s especially appealing to players seeking premium tone with a lighter body for longer playing sessions, without sacrificing the precision and versatility of a flagship Cort model.

Care, setup, and practical tips

Keep the neck straight and action comfortable by routine truss-rod checks and proper truss-rod adjustment as needed. Regularly check intonation with the bridge saddles, and keep the electronics clean and dry to preserve the Bartolini MK-1 and Markbass MB-1 preamp performance. When dialing your tone, start with a balanced EQ: clear highs, articulated mids, and a controlled low end to maximize the instrument’s natural resonance across playing styles.

Includes the C5DELUXEBK model designation for easy identification in catalogs and inventory systems, with a durable, stage-ready finish that remains visually striking as you move between gigs. If you’re searching for a 5-string bass that combines modern workflow with classic Cort build quality, the Artisan C5 Deluxe delivers reliability, flexibility, and a compelling sonic signature in one cohesive instrument.