Versatile 4-string bass with Bartolini pickups and Markbass preamp for superb tone and playability.
The Cort Artisan Series C4 Deluxe Bass is designed for bassists seeking exceptional playability and a versatile tonal range. Known as the workhorse of the Artisan Series, the C4 Deluxe features a lightweight poplar body and a bolt-on construction, offering both comfort and durability for extended playing sessions. Equipped with Bartolini MK-1 pickups and a Markbass MB-1 preamp, this bass delivers powerful, punchy mids and clear, brilliant highs, making it ideal for a variety of musical styles. The MetalCraft M4 bridge enhances sustain and offers flexible string loading options, adding to the bass's overall playability and tone.
Bartolini MK-1 Pickups for Balanced Tone
The C4 Deluxe is equipped with Bartolini® MK-1 pickups, known for their signature punchy mids and transparent highs. These pickups provide a well-balanced tone across the frequency spectrum, making this bass suitable for both aggressive playing styles and more subtle, melodic lines. Paired with the Markbass MB-1 preamp, players can fine-tune their sound, ensuring clarity and definition in any setting.
MetalCraft M4 Bridge for Enhanced Sustain
The MetalCraft M4 bridge offers excellent string-to-body vibration transfer, resulting in enhanced sustain and resonance. This bridge also features a versatile string loading system, allowing players to switch between top-loading or through-body stringing to suit their playing preferences. This flexibility, combined with the stability of the bridge, ensures accurate intonation and consistent performance.
Fast Neck and Comfortable Playability
The C4 Deluxe features a 34" scale length with a hard maple neck and a jatoba fingerboard, offering fast and comfortable playability. With a 15.75" radius and 24 frets, this bass provides ample range for both lower grooves and high-register melodies. The smooth bolt-on neck construction enhances the bass's snap and attack, while the die-cast tuners provide reliable tuning stability.
Specifications
- Body shape: C4
- Body wood: Poplar
- Neck wood: Hard maple
- Neck construction: Bolt-on
- Fingerboard wood: Jatoba
- Number of frets: 24
- Fretboard radius: 15.75" (400mm)
- Inlays: White dots
- Bridge: MetalCraft M4 bridge
- Tuning machines: Die-cast
- Pickups: Bartolini MK-1 pickups
- Preamp: Markbass MB-1
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165
- Scale length: 34" (864mm)
- Orientation: Right handed
Features
- Bartolini MK-1 pickups for punchy mids and transparent highs
- Markbass MB-1 preamp for dynamic tone shaping
- MetalCraft M4 bridge for enhanced sustain and versatile string loading
- 34" scale length with hard maple neck and jatoba fingerboard for fast playability