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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.

Cort Artisan Series C4 Deluxe Bass Black
Cort Artisan Series C4 Deluxe Bass Black
Cort Artisan Series C4 Deluxe Bass Black

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  • 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

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Body
  • Body shape: C4
  • Body wood: Poplar
Neck
  • Neck wood: Hard maple
  • Neck construction: Bolt-on
  • Fingerboard wood: Jatoba
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Fretboard radius: 15.75" (400mm)
  • Inlays: White dots
Hardware
  • Bridge: MetalCraft M4 bridge
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
Electronics
  • Pickups: Bartolini MK-1 pickups
  • Preamp: Markbass MB-1
Other
  • Strings: D'Addario EXL165
  • Scale length: 34" (864mm)
  • Orientation: Right handed

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Dear Fellow Guitarist,

For 44 years Cort has built the finest guitars and basses representing quality and value unparalleled in our industry. Each Cort employee approaches his or her job with pride that allows us to work as one extended family; working for a common goal; to endeavor to bring you the finest quality instrument possible.

Our family includes luthiers, artist, designers, and retailers who bring to life our watchwords "Designed by Musicians for Musicians".It's exciting to work side by side with Larry Coryell, Hiram Bullock, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Billy Cox, Josh Paul, Joe Beck, T.M. Stevens, Will Turpin, Greg Curbow, Bill Conklin, Mark Egan, Rob Elrick, Jim Triggs, Bill Bartolini, Larry Fishman, Steve Grimes and many other artists and designers who help to create the Cort Collection.Every instrument we ship is quality controlled in our Northbrook, IL facility and carries our limited LIFETIME WARRANTY.Our mission is to exceed your expectations with cutting edge designs, hand selected materials, and state-of -art technology.

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