CORT B PLUS AS RM BASSES

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[@rascalnicough7376]

What I think is most telling about this bass is how expressive and happy Lars looks while he plays it -- really speaks to the notion of it being a "True Player's Bass."

[@dalstar925]

I can’t stop watching videos on these Corts. They’re unbelievable for the money. Gotta get one

[@AleksP1987]

After MM and Fender basses I bought a Cort Action V Plus (for 200$ new) as a backup bass, but I was amazed of the quality of this most cheapest guitar I've ever played on, eventually I ended up playing on this Cort most of the time and it's become my main instrument !

[@karmakultivator]

If Arnold Schwartzenegger said it's good than it is good, I believe it!

[@BottroperEistee]

This is a german accent tho, Arni's accent is austrian. Trust me, I'm a german with a german accent ;)

[@hifijohn]

I will pinch your little girly face with my thumb and first finger if you dont like this bass.

[@cinunuk]

😁😁

[@CRUISEWITHSPIRIT]

👌

[@mastertemple8369]

Anybody who thumbs down this clip is a girlly boy....

[@KoffyGG]

ooh so they made their own Ibanez SR 505, nice. That price point is freaking amazing for us budget minded bassists

[@pestilencekills]

The Cort factory makes a bunch of guitars for Ibanez (along with other brands) - they quite often end up making models that are pretty close to things they make for other people.

[@brenlouissurio2404]

@Jpkrao You're talking about basses with different price points. You're non-sense, go flex somewhere else. These people are happy with what their budget can achieve. I hope you play well since you have nice basses.

[@samurai1993]

@Jpkrao lol so edgy

[@anon12352]

@Jpkrao That's cool dude, now, have you recorded an entire score for Disney with a 400 dollar bass?

[@Eugensson]

Ibanez SR505, Lakland Skyline 55-01, and probably G&L M-2500 are all produced by Cort and based of B5 in regards of the woods and the preamp and the pickups (with exception of G&L). They even re-use the control holse drill pattern.

[@frayedsanity]

I tried the 5 string version today at my local music store. I was seriously blown away by just how playable it was! Just so amazing and a serious upgrade option for me as I have a Godin 5 string that I have sunk way too much money into and am over trying to fix the issues. Cort have gone up and up ever since I puchased my first guitar from them - an X-TH - and I can't see them ever slowing down! Great products from these guys!

[@DanielSchnackenberg]

Finally, a talented gear reviewer.

[@basstheworldofficial]

Danke 🙂

[@overtonefinds6385]

@@basstheworldofficial You guys are doing an incredibly good job, in my opinion. The talking is very pleasant to hear, and keeps the attention of the listener perfectly (while many other reviewers talks too much, wasting a lot of time, they are boring and make a lot of annoying sounds like "tsk" "hum"). The player is perfect too. He can play any technique with huge musicality and groove (while...yes. WHILE other reviewers happens to be a bunch of metalheads that can only play with a pick. Nothing against picks, but picked bass sound is maybe 10% of the sound possibilities on a bass.). Sorry for the length of this comment, I'm just stressed about the lockdown and I needed to express my feelings :-P. Please keep up these wonderful reviews, I love them. Danke schön

[@geraldp494]

4 Sure!

[@michaelmarchetti2662]

6:30 “Cort basses, all of he thumbs that I have available now!” 😂🤣

[@capesy87]

Ha! I literally bought a Cort C4 Artisan 6 months ago. Great sounding bass for a ridiculous price. Sounds as good as my german warwick corvette and it was a quarter of the price.

[@tankslapper4686]

Alex Capes and the finish on that bass is 🤯... did you get the sunburst or black one?

[@cironicholas526]

2019, The Year Of Roasted Maple

[@luigi.zanini]

yes, and the king is the new Stingray Special ;-)

[@brianlee1012]

Indeed.

[@luigi.zanini]

@ i like the aesthetics of the new Stingray Special 2018...and, aesthetics apart, when a Stingray plays you can feel the difference of its pickup(s)...

[@juanvaldez5422]

Funny, Gibson did it 5 or 6 years ago and everyone shited on it, mostly because gibson fans are the biggest fucking douchebags in the gear world

[@juanvaldez5422]

@@luigi.zanini how do pickups feel?

[@stephenking1586]

I recently bought the B4 Element. Very nice to play, great tones, light, great finish and looks way more expensive than it costs. A serious upgrade from my bargain basement SX basses. Love it. Everyone should try one.

[@jonrarmey1220]

The tone reminds me of the old 90’s Tobias Growler basses... “Which I really happen to dig!” 👍👍

[@stevesynan3910]

Wow that looks like a great deal in the $500-600 range! High quality pickups and tuners, which is nice since those are usually the first thing I upgrade on lower to mid-tier basses. I also dig the look and tone, plus active/passive option. I’m definitely gonna check one of these out if I can find one around me.

[@amprivat5913]

This Video was a great help. I ordered exactly the same C4. But after seeing this video i changed my order to the B4. It came today. Absolutely great stuff. Thanks for this great inspiration and help!!!

[@Eugensson]

Just to keep in mind that Cort is also producing nearly identical basses with the same preamp badged as Ibanez SR500 and SR505, Lakland Skyline 44-01 and 55-01, and looks like G&L Tribute M-2000 and M-2500.

[@kasunmaduwage2316]

Thank you for awesome review, I watched this in 2019 and have been waiting to play this awesome instrument and I am glad to have my own today.

[@TheCrusader1099]

Besitze selber einen Cort Bass und habe auch schon ziemlich viele Bässe in der Hand gehabt von denen ....die waren alle Top und einzigartig von ihrer Charakteristik! Danke Gregor !bekomme wieder einen heftigen GAS anfall;)

[@180R]

Thanks for this video! I'm using the 5-string version and yes - it's incredible!

[@brenlouissurio2404]

I love my Cort. Feels good to play.

[@rsantoz]

The bass can be either good or total crap. Lahrs would make any piece of wood with strings sound good. We need gear reviews with "normal" players =)

[@Terrible_Peril]

Rodrigo Santoz yeah, we need a player that’s a Lehmann. ...oh, wait

[@eringabrielle8932]

Sadly, Lahrs is a "normal player" so that makes most of us "below average". Haha. 😅😅😅

[@rsantoz]

Erin Gabrielle Agree! But I still think he's an alien or something

[@josephromano7867]

Hello Gregor I purchased one Cort 4 string model and you were so correct this bass is a monster an great for all kinds of music So now i just purchased a Cort GB 74 Gig and love it too thanks so much !!!!

[@roi5069]

Damn That Intro SHEEEESH

[@douglaspate9314]

I received an B5 Element a couple of weeks ago. AMAZING!

[@DaxterZA]

Ordered a B5 today, cant wait :)

[@gerard7059]

How's string spacing?

[@DaxterZA]

@@gerard7059 First off, its really an incredible bass for the price, Im really happy with my purchase! But this is literally my one complaint about this bass actually, the string spacing is just not wide enough to comfortably play with slap style. But it might just be me not being that experienced with slapping. The bridge does allow a very small amount of string space adjustment though, but it hardly makes a difference in my opinion. Mine is currently at just over 17mm.

[@gerard7059]

@@DaxterZA Thanks for the reply! I finally decided to go for it. I think I can get used to 17mm, I thought it would be around 16mm, can't wait!

[@DaxterZA]

@@gerard7059 No probs man, Im sure youll enjoy the B5 a lot, its really one of the best basses you can buy for the price.

[@jerry7663]

Those tones are amazing. Are you able or willing to let us know what kind of EQ'ing and/or preamp is being used? Great video as always.

[@sibusisomazibuko9936]

Markbass MB1 preamp

[@muzikboxplus]

I own the same model (CORT B4 AS RM) Burgendy. Very nice Bass Package for the price. Sound & Electronics ( 5 stars) 3 stars on craftmanship. The bridge is off centered. I need to re-install it to add beauty and stability. But if you are not particular of the estetics, you can adjust the strings to get the spacing right anyway instead. Over all.. i like it

[@EddieG1888]

I got one of these basses sent to check over, and the string spacing was perfect for me (think it might be 16mm at the bridge or close), but the neck was very chunky indeed, and I didn't feel there was enough body at the forearm sculpt and the top half of the body to hang my arm over comfortably and play, because I'm used to Jazz Basses. I felt like my right arm position would need to be like Jeff Berlin's.

[@theshepster901]

The opening Grove is pretty much the best jam I'm ever heard!! Facts

[@RootsBassCanada]

Sounds good. Love Bartolinis.

[@tony.g.s.]

I prefer this model to the A5. It sounded more defined in all frequencies, especially in slap.

[@jasonbenford3427]

I've watched this video numerous times. 👀📺 Those "Bass Chops" still get me!🤗 Lars....👽...🤜🏿💢🤛🏿

[@paporiborthakur9305]

i convinced my friend to get a cort b5 after showing him this video.

[@treumatic8420]

String spacing adjustment? I'm sold

[@faruqal-amin1993]

Dude playing bass was bad ass

[@brandonmiles8174]

There was a Cort hollow body guitar that I was in love with about ten years ago I've always regretted not buying. I was thinking about it today, and now that I'm looking for a new Bass, this video may have talked me into it.

[@Terrible_Peril]

Cort as a brand has sort of been considered budget or beginner for quite some time, but Cort as a company makes a massive percentage of instruments sold under other brands’ names. Their manufacturing processes are top of the line, it just comes down to what someone orders from them and the Quality Control performed before they reach the end-user’s hands.

[@vaduzcrew]

I truly hope they create more exotic colors for this baby, like flamed maple tops in Ibanez or Spector

[@telecasterbear]

As always, thank you, Gregor.

[@jobass]

Lars is great bass player!

[@bassman5781]

wow, nice growl. very impressed.

[@cjld104]

We miss you, Lars.

[@c0rnmeal69]

I kept imagining Tim and Eric lol especially in the first minute.

[@raine5300]

Great review! Whats the expected price?

[@jonastorkelsen1813]

I bought mine for 500$

[@kylers539]

@@jonastorkelsen1813 did you buy it new in the USA?

[@5urg3x]

This is like a total ripoff of an SR, but since it's made by Cort, you can bet it's better quality. Nicely done.

[@hetul784]

They're the ones making it for the SR 😂 they're just saving money by making it similar

[@mountaindont34ify]

No doubt. Looks alot like my SR540ZW just without the exotic zebrawood. Same fret markers/inlays. Have the MK-1 pickups and all Oh and same hardware too just gold instead of black

[@johnhughes3796]

Yes, Cort makes the Ibanez bases of course

[@135_joshuakevinpramudya9]

Which one is better for you, Cort C5 Plus ZBMH or Cort B5 plus AS RM ?

[@cmr2153]

could you guys maybe make a fanfret shootout and comparison video. Dingwall demos are easy to come by but everything else is pretty rare out there.

[@basstheworldofficial]

We’ve plenty of fan fret demos on our channel. Just use the search function

[@cmr2153]

@@basstheworldofficial right that might help :P

[@jackansell25]

What was that mental slap bass bit at the beginning!?

[@pauldunn4874]

I love your enthusiasm

[@galindobbqanddeli]

Question......what retailers are carrying them currently? My local shop and both GCs within 100 miles dont

[@hephaestusofficial]

So...this vs the new Ibanez SR500E, which would you choose?

[@KoffyGG]

To my eyes they are basically the same. I'd go with whichever fits your budget first, sound second, looks third.

[@jamescammack6720]

Great presentation, sounds like a fantastic bass..

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

Question(probably a silly one) : when you switch from active to passive mode, how does it affect the sound?

[@basstheworldofficial]

The difference is barely audible, except for the EQ Settings of course

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

@@basstheworldofficial thank you!

[@mariovomhof2775]

I have a similar active bass from cort. The passive mode has lower Output and is rather quiet compared to the active mode. Btw the active mode on these basses sounds fantastic.

[@MotoGreciaMarios]

I own an older model Cort B4 and although fit and finish are superb, and it's such a beautiful instrument, I find that the very low frequencies, are just out of control. They produce this fat, mushy sound that creates kind of an aural "fog" which disconnects me from the instrument. When my playing becomes fast enough I find myself making mistakes which I just don't make when playing another bass. The problem is that if I turn down the "low" potentiometer it just thins out and weakens the sound too much - obviously getting rid of the unwanted frequencies also gets rid of useful frequencies as well. The bridge pickup is ok but I don't like bridge pickups in any bass guitar anyway. I'm not up for experiments with aftermarket pickups or preamps - it's just going to go and I'll just get something with a more raspy, mid-oriented tone.

[@CallMe_PsPsPs]

Got one today. I'm not a fan of the modern b4 elemental, so it was hard to find one of the B4 plus.

[@johnclayden1670]

Splendid, bloody splendid!

[@Dhruv_s12]

Can someone please send me the bassline he played in intro

[@kkdeveauxgue2592]

Cort makes great guitars too

[@chrisriger6880]

Hi you guys do really good work on these videos. I really like all the aspects of this bass. Could you tell me what is the closest 5 string FRET LESS bass to all the aspects you highlighted here - either by Cort, Franz, or another maker??

[@globetrotterdk]

Worth mentioning is that the B4 also comes in a fretless version (B4FL). Believe it or not, I started learning to play bass on the fretless version, as I originally wanted to learn upright bass, but couldn't afford one that was a reasonable quality. I sometimes feel the need to try new stuff that I am learning on a fretted bass, but believe it or not, learning on a fretless from day one has its advantages, though I wouldn't recommend it for everyone.

[@dalemaus7189]

What was the price of those again?

[@admiralrng6506]

a year too late but they're around $500-600 where I live

[@jonastorkelsen1813]

@@admiralrng6506 same price in norway

[@florenttenryu5011]

Oh my ! This slap line at the beginning is great ! How much for this hands ? 😁

[@zulu5157]

Sounds great, looks great. 🤔my next Bass?!

[@liamjenkins82]

Did you get one. I'm in the market for a 5 string and this seems to be getting good reviews

[@prometheusall6804]

Outstanding. . . I bought a cort years ago. . . . and got rid of it. . . . . . .. love da sound

[@DadBodBass]

I bought that bass. It's good! Try it.

[@filipesalesptr]

Para bens bom trabalho

[@rickrolli7091]

That bass reminds me a lot of Ibanez SR500. How would you compare the two?!?

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Thank you... DANKE!

[@miked3168]

Budget bass? I thought it would be around $300, not twice that much

[@juanvaldez5422]

Guitar prices are out of control again

[@JCurcio]

$600 is still pretty reasonable as basses go. My Warwick 5 string corvette was $950

[@wattamugen4055]

Its using some pretty expensive hardware, which is probably why its around $600

[@juanvaldez5422]

@@JCurcio my kiesel's cost 2500 plus , are they great...yes, are they worth almost the price of a decent used car? No. My point is guitars/bass , in general , are way overpriced. No production guitar anywhere should cost more than 1k, no custom shop anywhere should cost more than 1500. Dont believe me? In the S Korea world music factory (the best foreign maker, bar none) it is rumored that they can make a premium , strat style guitar for . . . 30 USD. Guitars, particularly solid body electrics, dont cost squat to make. The technology is not rocket science. Modern manufacturing paired with low cost (cort has been accused of essentialy slave labor) asian labor means guitars cost very little to make. The smart gear head shops used and knows where and what to look for. You can buy premium, american made and custom shop instruments all day any day for around the 1000 mark. Tomorrow I have a custom shop carvin ns1 with AAAA flame top (real top , not veneer) fancy everything, ect coming that cost little less than 1000. Save the extra cash and take 1000 bucks and a little knowledge and get a upper level, custom shop quality instrument. On no planet is this cort bass worth 600 usd, it just isnt.

[@juanvaldez5422]

@@wattamugen4055 it'll be 300, maybe 399 new this time next year.

[@phaphiq]

I have Cort B4 Action which is I believe good bass for beginners. I would like to upgrade my gear (just to spent money because I have nothing against my current bass) and you conviced me that I should probably stick with Corts! Do you recommend any other of their series?

[@dessmall9769]

If the five string model had a string-spacing compatible with fingers, I would buy one

[@joseangel1172]

I think it's a replica of ibanez 506 but I like how it sounds

[@espadaYdaga6426]

You look more excited in this video compared to your video review of the A4 plus and B5 plus.. Do you like this model compared to the two?

[@basstheworldofficial]

This one here is my favorite! I kept the 5string

[@floydlay9189]

Hello Bass The World,,could you please do a review on the CORT Evl Z4B,,or Have I missed it,?,,love your content!

[@eNosArmory]

Every Bass player owned a Cort for 3 months when they first started.....

[@doreyadrien4630]

Thanks for the review, this bass sounds awesome for the price range, with a very clear sound. But I can't find the B5 online, the B4 is available on the Cort website but the B5 isn't...

[@basstheworldofficial]

This model just came out and as far as I know the first ones just started shipping. So it might take a few more weeks until they’ll be listed in webshops

[@doreyadrien4630]

@@basstheworldofficial owh OK, thank you for answering =D it makes sense now

[@Max-Kozol-Bass]

:o could you please review the Artisan A6 Plus? I haven’t seen any good quality reviews and since it’s coming in the mail I want another opinion thanks!!!

[@basstheworldofficial]

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[@supasoul20]

That soloist is really good, who is he?

[@basstheworldofficial]

Lars Lehmann

[@Batman-ky9zk]

Would you recommend this or a marcus miller sire?

[@yarinaharon3320]

I'd love to know the answer as well

[@DadBodBass]

I think those are completely different bases in every possible way other than the price, it boils down to which one you would prefer.

[@nsfzx]

ALMOST AN SR500.... NICE WORCK

[@rayvinthingnam9106]

Can someone please tell me its neck dimensions pleaseee

[@rmccain99]

I like it but they have left out the finger spacing at the bridge and whether or not the neck is reinforced.

[@Azajndo]

when will they available? i havent found a website where you can purchase it.

[@mhathungmoab6551]

I would be so glad if you could reply me. I am thinking of buying the 5 strings and change the pickups and the preamps or either one. So,would you recommend me that? If that's the case which pups should fit in this bass??

[@sandipangiri222]

can you please suggest which one is better Cort B4 AS RM or Cort B4 Element? I'm looking for a new bass but confused in between these two.

[@hassanguryie5623]

Jess, siss bass is onewallfree!

[@MrBCOIC]

Sounds great

[@JCDrums_13]

Where can you buy these in the USA? I’m having a hard time finding the 5 string.

[@jakeadams0412]

Wow what a bass for the price...mind blowing

[@Stoitism]

I have an older C5Z. And its a lovely bass BUT my two main gripes with it seem to be carried over onto this newer model. 1) The string spacing is pretty tight. 2) The position of the volume and blend knobs is just too close to the strings / pickups for my liking and I often knock them with my hand depending on what / how i'm playing.

[@DanielMiclos]

Looks like an Ibanez, sounds like an Ibanez, weights like an Ibanez.... It's a Cort!

[@roberttheunissen1085]

There was a lot of roasted maple in the latest bush fires.

[@amyrogers7628]

How would you say it compares to its wenge/rosewood counterparts?

[@manmewxlsgb]

I have this bass but cannot get the sound at 5:39 - Anyone know how it's set up there?

[@hetul784]

I guess bridge pick-up and keep the EQ flat and tune ir according seems like a slight mid cut

[@craftcrasher89]

Looks like ibanez sr500

[@PedroRodriguez-bw6fb]

Exactly

[@francespaulmantujac6778]

Which is better? This one or Sire M2?

[@lucaswallo8127]

Would this be worth getting as my first bass?

[@h.b1035]

I'm pretty sure it would

[@raphaeldukhan]

Incredible sound!! I think you just made me want one 5 strings!! Thank you :-)

[@gerard7059]

How's string spacing? Thank you!

[@dixlama543]

Wow😍😍

[@chon4413]

Isn't that the C of coors light beer??

[@bonyktapmuziko1339]

is this bass available for left handed?

[@woodyh4650]

Anyone know the nut width? I’m guessing 1.5” / 38mm on the 4 string model, but it’s not listed on Cort’s website.