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At A Glance

Construction
Bolt-On
Cutaway
Double Cutaway
Body
Mahogany (Palaquium) Body w/ Zebrawood&Maple Top
Neck
Canadian Hard Maple
Fretboard
Jatoba Frets
Frets
24 Frets
Scale
864mm (34")
Inlay
White Dots
Tuners
Die-cast Tuners
Bridge
EB12 (4) Bridge
Pickups
Bartolini MK-1 Pickups
Electronics
Markbass MB-1 Preamp
Hardware
Black Hardware
Strings
4 Strings
Additional
5 Strings Available
Description

Cort positioned the C4-Plus-ZBMH-OTAB within its Artisan Series as a four-string electric bass combining boutique-grade materials and components at a high-value price point. The model was aimed at serious players seeking premium construction without the premium cost typically associated with that level of specification.

The bass was built on a bolt-on mahogany (Palaquium) body capped with a zebrawood and maple top, finished in Open Pore Tobacco Burst. The Canadian hard maple neck carries a jatoba fretboard with 24 frets, white dot inlays, and a 34-inch (864 mm) scale length. Hardware throughout is black, anchored by an EB12 four-string bridge and die-cast tuners. The electronics pairing is notable: Bartolini MK-1 pickups feed a Markbass MB-1 preamp, a combination drawn from suppliers well regarded in the bass market. A five-string variant of the model was also offered.

Owners sourcing replacement hardware should confirm exact spacing and thread specifications against the EB12 bridge and the existing tuner footprints before ordering. For setup adjustments, neck relief checks, or pickup and preamp servicing, a qualified bass guitar technician will be best placed to advise on this instrument's specific configuration.

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