CORT RITHIMIC V - Jeff Berlin Signature Bass

[@thak777]

I, for one, appreciate the fact that you made a longer video. It would be very difficult to explain why this bass is important in 3 minute video. Keep up the great work!

[@basstheworldofficial]

thanks :)

[@ryanchrisxp]

Recently bought the 4-string Rithimic. I prefer passive basses, and this is a beautiful example of a great one. With the pickup layout and these controls - dare I say this is an innovation? The custom Bartolini pickups sound wonderful and are very versatile with this control setup. So many great tones. Top notch hardware and components. Amazing value for the money. I bought a "B-stock" unit from a dealer (although I couldn't find a single issue) and got it for $850!! an absolute steal for this bass given the quality. For me, this is a lifetime bass. Couldn't be happier!!

[@doberman703]

hey do you still have it and if you do what do you think about it? im about to buy one

[@Belman5]

I recently purchased the 4 string version of this bass. Cort really have come a long way.....this bass is a monster. Blending towards the front pickup give a beautiful big supportive sound, while blending towards the back adds alot of focus and makes harmonics ring out so clearly. This has got to be the best value bass I've ever bought. Wish the top on the 4 was more like the 5, but hey.....I can live with it.

[@peterg.bassist]

Excellent! Great video! I too have had the great pleasure to meet Jeff Berlin in person at the Musik Messe, Frankfurt, Germany. Thank you for posting your great video about an awesome bass guitar with an awesome sound!

[@Mrflippyfloop]

Bought a 4 string version recently as I wanted a cheaper bass for functions, pub gigs, etc... Very, very happy with it and agree a lot with this review. Every little tweak of the blend opens up new sounds. Also nice and lightweight.

[@vcp93]

I agree with Chad, your video was very helpful and not too long at all. As a matter of fact it was pivotal in helping me make a decision to pick up one of these basses. (FYI: Found a dealer on eBay selling these "brand new" from Cort for $499. Said there was some flaw in the finish, but I can't find any flaws. Still have some available I think.) I've only had it a couple of days and haven't fully set it up yet, but so far I'm loving the tone and play-ability. (Getting it setup correctly will only make it better.) Really happy with my purchase so far and thanks for taking the time to do a review. Cheers!

[@TheAslakVind]

I am very thankful for this, amazing bass and passion! I love that bass, Sir!

[@matthewcurtiss7557]

I bet with a pick, this would be a great rock/metal bass, especially with that bridge pickup

[@Quonchon]

I think my playing style changed a lot because of Rene

[@reneflachsenhaar2968]

wow, thanks a lot for your words man!!!!

[@doberman703]

this is the best bass i have seen for the price range. wish it came with a special case though, its delivered in cardbox.

[@geekguitars]

WOW 😳!! I'm really feeling this Bass!!

[@ericcacopardo975]

Great video. I purchased the four string last week. Keep up the great videos very informative.

[@riffdigger2133]

4:00 enjoyed the chat on the bridge pickup. The magic, as you say. Thx

[@thewomanwithnohead]

Sounds amazing ! I wish I was taller, wider, to be able to play such a huge bass !

[@waawaaweewaa2045]

I usually don't like reflective finishes but it looks great on this bass.

[@markbass354]

This bass is amazing , so wish I could play it.

[@miguelcalderon4744]

It is a great instrument with great sound ! I love it thanks for the video :)

[@StanEclipse]

I own one of these, and it's amazing!

[@DioStreams]

Stan Eclipse how much did it cost?

[@louierubio]

still like it?

[@StanEclipse]

@@louierubio My main bass. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3qck4imfducpNE

[@louierubio]

Stan Eclipse cool. Great track!

[@poyohule7441]

suena hermoso ese bajo

[@Belman5]

Great review. I'm seriously thinking about purchasing one of these as I also prefer passive basses. My dilema is that I prefer the finish of the 5 string but I prefer playing a 4. If they made the 4 with the finish of the 5 it would be a "no brainer" for me. Cheers.

[@klaymeister]

this definitely sounds like something I would want

[@FullcircleFaith]

Can anyone say if there is a dot marker on the third fret. I don’t know and it would drive me nuts not having one there as a reference point.

[@linuscohen7816]

I want to see Gregor play as well!

[@basstheworldofficial]

nah.... ;) there's a good reason why René is playing in our demos

[@bencasey7023]

beautiful bass..

[@yairi8283]

The first song is Never Grow Old by Oli Rockberger, right?

[@reneflachsenhaar2968]

hey, totally! had the chance to play some gigs with oli in the past. amazing guy and musician/songwriter/singer and this song stuck in my head since then. :-) all the best, rene.

[@FullcircleFaith]

Does the pickup balance have a center detent?

[@basstheworldofficial]

Yes

[@redjet4810]

Great bass!

[@skipintexas]

Hi, Could you please tell me what this beauty weighs? Thanks, and enjoy the day! Skip

[@snehalyashwantrao1298]

Anyone can please tell me the bassline which rene plays the guitar for the first time

[@cedcobasse]

Nice review thanks. How is the weight ?

[@basstheworldofficial]

It was around 4 kilos

[@bigbrother5113]

Great the sustain!

[@agnideeptodatta2979]

Would really love to know how this bass sounds when played with a pick or when you play slap n pop grooves. Thanks.

[@bassmana2z686]

Great review. Thanks.

[@CaneyBoniface]

great

[@holdencaustic]

Each pickup sounds good alone- for a blend preference, I’d favor the rear. Sounds clear, though.

[@JersonAnthony]

What's the fretboard radius on this one??

[@cbassgob]

Great review René, Gregor !! Thanks. This bass sounds really, I like the tone of the neck pickup. What about the low b ? Is it good ? The neck looks wide no ? 19mm strings spacing ? Now I want a new bass, thanks to René, now I want new fingers.

[@skipintexas]

How would you describe the feel of the neck and fretboard on this bass? Is it wide and thick like a P-bass, or thinner and fast like a J-bass, or something else? I am VERY interested, but can't find one locally to try out.... Thanks!

[@barondavis5692]

I believe I heard Jeff say that it is smaller than a jazz bass neck.

[@ItsPalm]

So does the first guy play bass? Never see him playing but he has all these basses...

[@basstheworldofficial]

"The first guy" plays bass but he's way too good for KZbin. You couldn't handle it....

[@ItsPalm]

Lol ok got it ;)

[@matosjorgemiguel]

The Jaco DVD on the back ♥️

[@evenseb7574]

Looks: very nice. Sounds: very old school

[@DioStreams]

how much does that bass costs?

[@ChanceC5]

That was a great review, Thanks! :)

[@AlexandarShmex]

Gregor, do you still own it and has your opinion on the instrument changed?

[@zeebob8041]

Do you find this bass has a very low output?i have just got one and i'm very surprised at the low output,i know it's passive but it's not as loud as my P bass which is surprising.

[@Mrflippyfloop]

Agree. Got one recently and very low output. Love it though.

[@louierubio]

@@Mrflippyfloop still like it?

[@felixweber6593]

Hi Gregor, I come a few years later with some comments... It is because I bought one of these Rithimic V and played it for a while now. Every little comment you made on this bass is true and very helpful... There is still one question I'd like to ask you : I feel the output level of the bass is quite lower than on other basses I own. For exeample : Fender American Standard Jazz Bass, Läkland Skyline 44-64, Fender Vintera 70's. Do you agree ? Is there actually a lower output level on the Cort ? Thanks and cheer from Switzerland

[@basstheworldofficial]

Yes I remember that, but I personally like that. With low outputs you can use a lot more pedals and preamps in the studio

[@donnnick]

Have you had a chance to play any reverend basses? (New line, not rumble fish) and would you recommend the rithmic v or the artisan a5 Wenge/rosewood neckthrough? What are your thoughts on nt, bolt-on vs set neck through and body stringing or even as far as tilt back head adding substation and changing tone. Have you noticed a large difference? I know one can be seen when recording but how about hearing from one to another have you ever noticed a difference worth acknowledging? Thanks for your guys videos Rene you are awesome and would absolutely love your take on any of the above. Hell anyone reading this feel free to comment away lol. Tone wood is a real thing though and if you don’t agree your comment will be ignored but appreciatedZ

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

Great video on this bass 5 strings. And the detail about the balance knob is totally right : you have a huge kind of sounds. The problem is the 5th string which is out of sound from the the others strings. I owned one with a 5th string less of sustain sound than the others strings : it's awfull ! ! ! Do I decided to sold it. Sorry for my holly crap rithimic 5 bass. Love from Dunkirk Phil.

[@LucianoLima1975]

Hi Gregor nice review. I would like know the distance between strings over the bridge. Do you have this information? I've checked on Cort site, but the specs don't show it.

[@Mark-tm8fi]

Is Rene improvising or is he playing something he thought of previously? Either way, he knows how to groove.

[@basstheworldofficial]

he's preparing most of them in advance, but not for specific basses. he has a huge repertoire and chooses whatever the bass asks for.

[@Mark-tm8fi]

Man, that's awesome. Props to him.

[@MarceloGalarza]

It could be longer and I wouldnt mind anyway. Awesome review.

[@basstheworldofficial]

Thanks, so more long videos in future :)

[@slendermanish99]

rene is the fucking best.

[@Erdalkizilcay0]

Great explanation, thank you very much. I have learned much about this Bass with your Video. Maybe I'll get it tomorrow(Second hand) and the Gr-55. Thx mate..

[@Ceremyjohen]

Sounds familiar to me :-)

[@paul-michaelgobitas3574]

What would happen if played with a more rock style or even using a pick?? Would it be pure blasphemy?

[@Massigangster]

why does he never play bass himself? So confuzing..

[@herbie747]

He can't play - he just poses with the bass and then gets another guy to demo it.

[@simplezgoof]

He sucks really bad at bass.

[@basstheworldofficial]

I don't "suck really bad at bass", it's just much more convenient for me to record with someone else. This way I get to direct our recording sessions and keep an eye on everything. There's multiple cameras, audio recording, etc. to take care for. Doing all this alone and playing bass is not very effective. Also this way I get some of the best German players to play in my videos, this alone is worth it.

[@dotnineteen.1962]

BassTheWorld.com but can we see you play bass

[@musicworkstujuh8109]

Cort has a modern sounds

[@bassistdc]

It sounds good but the sound is not for me.

[@MemoD2]

It still bugs me that they didn't spell rhythmic right

[@bananabonzai27]

They spelled it correctly. The bass is called the rithimic, not rhythmic

[@BassForever44]

Thanks for the video, very informative. I didn't like the bass though, haha.

[@ronviejo4994]

Gregor with hair? Must be cgi.

[@dezziwood555]

Funny they make this bass in a 5 string when Jeff Berlin does not like 5 string basses

[@basstheworldofficial]

Because others do and Cort wants to sell basses

[@jongebbia5786]

third

[@mullhollandmace7271]

I bought a Cort fretless 4 string last year. Sold it, it was a piece of shit.

[@mertguvercin6896]

Good sound but its not like a bass guitar sound, like a different instrument.