That's a really nice bass. Cort are on fire at the moment, I've got a B5 Element with the MarkBass eq and it plays and sounds great. The Hipshot Ultralights make a big difference in avoiding neck dive, and I'm using the Cort more than my Warwick without feeling short changed for tone or playability.
Cort basses are solid. They are the brand I suggest to starters, for seasoned stage performers, and when dialed it, can be used for sessions. Those who know never say anything bad about Cort Basses. I have had several, sold several, and at times regret selling some as I have had a few that have had an irreplaceable timbre. Love Cort.
And those who do, probably have a bass build by Cort from another Brand anyway. They make great instruments. Thats why there are other "manufacturers" with the same quality at that price point. Because they come out of the same Building.
I have and absolutely love the 4 string version of this bass, but I went ham on modding mine with Nordstrand Poly Vox multicoils and two Underhill preamps combined into one(Cali Classic with "pick attack" filter preamp plus the Paradactyl 2 band parametric preamp), with the 24 Volt battery mod. It's more of a monster now.
Wow! I'm literally standing in the middle of the African bush with nothing more than my phone, and the tone on that thing is ringing through loud and clear. It sounds amazing.
I'm happy that Cort is going upscale and doing more with their models, but in my opinion they went a bit too far. People still associate the name Cort with beginner basses, so people aren't that ready to spend Fender or Musicman money for one
Great video as usual. I think it would be great if you guys got someone who played heavier music to really test out that B string though. Generally the 5 string reviews are just 4 string reviews but theres a 20 second clip of "lets hear the B string" lol
Nice looking bass overall! I had a Curbow model in the early 2000's. It was the wrong bass for the music I was playing at the time but it was a solid bass.
Cort basses are just top notch! 👌 I play mainly on the NJS-basses, this one is on my wishlist, but 24 frets would be nice or a fretless version of the 4-string… 😌
It's beautiful looking and sounding! A string through design would have been dope, though. I guess I'll have to sell a couple of basses to pick this thing up.
Interesting. I do think this particular bass sounds anemic from Cort. The pickups in combination with paulownia and perhaps even the roasted neck wood? Don't know but the end product sounds poor when it comes to the lower mids etc.
Very nice indeed! My only gripe, and this is just my personal taste, roasted maple necks look a lot better with light-colored inlays and binding, I've never dug the look of black ones on roasted maple. But again, that's just me.
This instrument really is a banger for the price. I've been in the market for a jazz bass 5er and this might be the one. The looks alone are FIRE, but the specs are great, and the Nords are a good choice.
I have the 4 string.tone wise the low end is very impressive but the mids are a bit weak and the highs are not sweet active or passive. To get a lot of top end to need to go active. I need to check if the nut needs filing because it's got nearly unplayable string stiffness. It a tech can make it playable I'll keep it and it'll work well for supportive playing but I doubt I'll be doing pyrotechnics on it due to tonal limitations.
Interesting. I do think this particular bass sounds anemic from Cort. The pickups in combination with paulownia and perhaps even the roasted neck wood? Don't know but the end product sounds poor when it comes to the lower mids etc.
It's an outstanding bass, I had a 4 string version. Only 1 con - control knobs placement makes a big thumb playing with the mute technique very uncomfortable.
Corr people know a couple of things about instrument manufacturing, it’s no surprise that this is a good bass. Surprised to see many non cort parts on this one
having a lightweight bass means nothing when the bass neck dives like crazy. they all use steel/carbon rods for neck stability but those make the basses crazy neck heavy. 5 piece necks are a lot better solution because they are lighter and still eliminate dead spots. Also those licensed tuners are not lightweight at all, they clock at about 60 grams a piece which is far from the lightest tuners available. Sandberg tuners and gotoh gb350 are 40 grams. Thats a 100 gram difference for 5 tuners and reducing a 100 grams at the headstock is more than saving 500 at the body. It's a good bass for the money but I'm just warning you if you plan to use this to ease your shoulder pain: Not gonna happen.
@@basstheworldofficial Thanks for reply... Don't sure... I have Cort SCMS Artisan and most fragile part here is not around pickups, but around pots. It's really thin wood here and any hit to the pot might break it. So if they care about damange of wood, they have to set pickguard over tone block.
People are sleeping on Cort basses. I have the JJ64 and it's an unbelievable instrument.
I just got a Space 5 and it is the nicest bass I have owned yet. Cort are on fire at the moment.
amazing sound and playbility! definitely no regret after buying this bass! 🔥
they will release cort GB fusion, soon and its cheaper
That's a really nice bass. Cort are on fire at the moment, I've got a B5 Element with the MarkBass eq and it plays and sounds great. The Hipshot Ultralights make a big difference in avoiding neck dive, and I'm using the Cort more than my Warwick without feeling short changed for tone or playability.
Cort basses are solid. They are the brand I suggest to starters, for seasoned stage performers, and when dialed it, can be used for sessions.
Those who know never say anything bad about Cort Basses. I have had several, sold several, and at times regret selling some as I have had a few that have had an irreplaceable timbre.
Love Cort.
And those who do, probably have a bass build by Cort from another Brand anyway. They make great instruments.
Thats why there are other "manufacturers" with the same quality at that price point. Because they come out of the same Building.
@@armignac yes. all $700+ made in indonesia guitars and basses in the world like ibanez, lakland, sterling, are made by cort factory.
I have and absolutely love the 4 string version of this bass, but I went ham on modding mine with Nordstrand Poly Vox multicoils and two Underhill preamps combined into one(Cali Classic with "pick attack" filter preamp plus the Paradactyl 2 band parametric preamp), with the 24 Volt battery mod. It's more of a monster now.
It's a very pretty bass and the pickups sound nice.
Wow! I'm literally standing in the middle of the African bush with nothing more than my phone, and the tone on that thing is ringing through loud and clear. It sounds amazing.
I'm happy that Cort is going upscale and doing more with their models, but in my opinion they went a bit too far. People still associate the name Cort with beginner basses, so people aren't that ready to spend Fender or Musicman money for one
I have the 4 string model and it is a great bass.
Great video as usual. I think it would be great if you guys got someone who played heavier music to really test out that B string though. Generally the 5 string reviews are just 4 string reviews but theres a 20 second clip of "lets hear the B string" lol
I'd totally volunteer to do it, but I live in the middle of Kenya. I play quite heavy, proggy stuff, with a touch of Billy Sheehan.
The youngest bass player of channel who did the dark glass series would be perfect for it but he is on tour with hes death metal band
What a great bass!
Sweet looking bass.
Looks and. sounds great. I don't really know any Cort retailers in the US but there's bound to be some.
Thomann carry them and ship to the US for a pretty reasonable price.
Looks awesome and affordable but id save my money for a Bacchus
Great video! What is the string spacing?
Decent B-string. I've been looking at this bass for a year now. It's not available in my country, sadly.
I don't know about that Cort, but René is most certainly the perfect bass player!!
Great bass! Great review, I would buy this bass immediately but... It's NOT a 6 - string!!!!! (May I have one please?)
Nice looking bass overall! I had a Curbow model in the early 2000's. It was the wrong bass for the music I was playing at the time but it was a solid bass.
Cort basses are just top notch! 👌 I play mainly on the NJS-basses, this one is on my wishlist, but 24 frets would be nice or a fretless version of the 4-string… 😌
I gig regularly with a Squire VMP5 with a Fender USA pickup & wiring. It’s a very good bass, I leave my MIA’s at home.
Wow! Pretty body on that bass! Sounds great too
don't sleep on Cort
I have a a4 ultra and it's amazing
At this price range... €1,300 in case you are wondering. Dear Gregor, maybe you can include the price when you go through the specifications..❤
These videos last a lot longer than the prices do. Also they’re different everywhere in the world
It's beautiful looking and sounding! A string through design would have been dope, though. I guess I'll have to sell a couple of basses to pick this thing up.
Interesting. I do think this particular bass sounds anemic from Cort. The pickups in combination with paulownia and perhaps even the roasted neck wood? Don't know but the end product sounds poor when it comes to the lower mids etc.
Very nice indeed! My only gripe, and this is just my personal taste, roasted maple necks look a lot better with light-colored inlays and binding, I've never dug the look of black ones on roasted maple. But again, that's just me.
This instrument really is a banger for the price. I've been in the market for a jazz bass 5er and this might be the one.
The looks alone are FIRE, but the specs are great, and the Nords are a good choice.
I have the 4 string.tone wise the low end is very impressive but the mids are a bit weak and the highs are not sweet active or passive. To get a lot of top end to need to go active.
I need to check if the nut needs filing because it's got nearly unplayable string stiffness.
It a tech can make it playable I'll keep it and it'll work well for supportive playing but I doubt I'll be doing pyrotechnics on it due to tonal limitations.
Interesting. I do think this particular bass sounds anemic from Cort. The pickups in combination with paulownia and perhaps even the roasted neck wood? Don't know but the end product sounds poor when it comes to the lower mids etc.
It's an outstanding bass, I had a 4 string version. Only 1 con - control knobs placement makes a big thumb playing with the mute technique very uncomfortable.
I believe elrick makes these basses?
It’s the other way around. Cort makes some Elrick basses
you're talking about Cort NJS?
I love the look and sound but that transparent pickguard doesn't want me to buy it.
🔥
I like everything but the pick guard.
Corr people know a couple of things about instrument manufacturing, it’s no surprise that this is a good bass. Surprised to see many non cort parts on this one
having a lightweight bass means nothing when the bass neck dives like crazy. they all use steel/carbon rods for neck stability but those make the basses crazy neck heavy. 5 piece necks are a lot better solution because they are lighter and still eliminate dead spots. Also those licensed tuners are not lightweight at all, they clock at about 60 grams a piece which is far from the lightest tuners available. Sandberg tuners and gotoh gb350 are 40 grams. Thats a 100 gram difference for 5 tuners and reducing a 100 grams at the headstock is more than saving 500 at the body.
It's a good bass for the money but I'm just warning you if you plan to use this to ease your shoulder pain: Not gonna happen.
Why transparent pickguard is even required here?
Poplar is a rather soft wood. I guess they installed a pickguard to prevent damage
@@basstheworldofficial Thanks for reply...
Don't sure... I have Cort SCMS Artisan and most fragile part here is not around pickups, but around pots. It's really thin wood here and any hit to the pot might break it. So if they care about damange of wood, they have to set pickguard over tone block.
Классный чувак, всегда как будто стаканчик пива накативши.
Just me being picky. What is the use of a clear pickguard? Just mount the pickups and move on!!
It's a shame Cort don't look after us lefty players.
naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
2000$ for a cort bass lol.......she better be good lol
You better be sure of your choice because it's gonna be tough to sell after ahah
Its 1000 euro.