Cort Introduces the Artisan C5 Plus OVMH and C4 Plus OVMH Basses

Cort is upgrading their Artisan series again this year with the introduction of the Artisan C5 Plus OVMH and C4 Plus OVMH. The new basses build on the lineup with a rounder body shape found on their Artisan A models, a new MetalCraft M bridge, and an ovangkol top in an Antique Brown-Burst color.

Each bass is crafted with a 24-fret Canadian hard maple neck fitted with mahogany body wings and a jatoba fretboard. The MetalCraft bridge is a high-mass design that they say is highly adjustable with ample wide string spacing.

“The MetalCraft M4 (19 mm or .750” spacing on the C4 Plus) and M5 (18 mm or .708” spacing on the C5 Plus) were developed with more focus on ease-of-use and greater tone transfer,” they write. “Depending on string thickness, the dual-string loading system allows the strings to be loaded either through the body or from the top for optimal string tension that results in enhanced sustain, greater playability, and focused sound. Deep individual slots hold the saddles rock-tight, which provides noticeable tonal improvement by preventing unwanted movement and allowing string vibrations to correctly transfer to the body.”

Finally, Cort fits the OVMH models with Bartolini MK-1 pickups and a Markbass MB-1 preamp, which they say provides a natural and transparent boost without coloring the bass’s natural resonance.

The Cort Artisan C5 Plus OVMH and C4 Plus OVMH basses will be shipping with price points of $449.99 and $499.99.

Cort Artisan C5 Plus OVMH Bass Specs:

Cort Artisan C4 Plus OVMH Bass Specs: