Cort A5 Plus SCMS Single Cutaway Multi-Scale 5-String Bass Guitar w/Case, Open Pore Trans Grey

The Cort A5 Plus SCMS 5-string bass is a cutting - edge modern bass. It sports a single - cutaway Swamp Ash body with a Spalted Maple top. The extended upper bout on the body enhances balance and sustain. The 5 - piece Maple/Pangapanga neck uses a multi - scale fanned fret design. This gives longer scale lengths for bass strings and shorter ones for treble strings, ensuring highly accurate intonation. Each string has its own hardtail bridge, which greatly improves string separation, reduces crosstalk, and boosts articulation. Bartolini MK - 1 pickups offer deep lows, warm mids, and clear, bright highs for a well - balanced sound. The famous MK - 1 preamp provides a powerful yet transparent boost through a 3 - band equalizer and is switchable between active and passive modes. It's a top - notch bass for the most demanding musicians. Specifications: Body Shape - Single Cutaway; Body Material - Swamp Ash/Spalted Maple; Body Colour - Trans Grey; Body Finish - Thin open - pore natural varnish; Fretboard Material - Pangapanga; No. of Frets - 24; Scale Length - Multi - scale 35.5' to 34' fanned fret; Fretboard Inlays - Offset Dot; Fretboard Radius - 12”; Bridge - Individual Hardtail; Pickup(s) - 2 x Bartolini MK - 1 with MK - 1 Active EQ; Tuners - Hipshot Ultralite; Strings - D'Addario YB - XL 170 - 5SL; Hardware Finish - Platinum.

Using this Cort bass is a breeze. First, make sure the strings are properly tuned with the Hipshot Ultralite tuners. You can switch between active and passive modes using the preamp switch to get the sound you want. Adjust the 3 - band equalizer on the preamp to fine - tune the lows, mids, and highs. When not in use, keep it in the provided case to protect it from dust and damage. Wipe the body with a soft, dry cloth regularly to maintain its thin open - pore natural varnish finish. Check the strings periodically for wear and replace them when they start to sound dull or lose their tension. Also, be careful when handling the individual hardtail bridge to avoid any accidental damage.