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ARTISAN SPACE 5

Ready to go headless? A close look at the Cort Artisan Space 5 Bass

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INTRODUCING THE ARTISAN

SPACE 5 HEADLESS BASS

The Cort Artisan Space 5 bass guitar isn’t just a modern headless instrument; it’s a revival of a pioneering legacy. In the 80s, Cort shook the bass world with the Space line, celebrated for its innovative headless design and Steinberger-licensed tuners. Today, that revolutionary spirit returns in the Artisan Space 5, meticulously crafted to meet the growing demand for compact headless basses. The traditional body has been replaced by a sleek and comfortable headless design, shedding weight, improving balance, and enhancing stage freedom. Despite its contemporary aesthetic, the Artisan Space 5 retains a whisper of classic bass sensibilities.

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FEATURES

Maple Body with Poplar Burl Top(6mm)

The pairing of the Poplar burl top with the soft maple body achieves an excellent blend of rich, resonant lows and crisp, clear highs. Additionally, the exquisite wood grain of the Poplar burl enhances its natural, organic beauty.

New Space Body Shape

Inspired by the iconic Space basses of the 1980s, the Space 5 reinvents this classic for the modern era. Rooted in the esteemed Artisan Bass Series, it adopts the body and neck design but with innovative updates. Crafted for comfort and bold aesthetics, the Space 5 features deeper contours and adventurous cutaways, embracing the liberating essence of headless design. Enhanced by individual bridge saddles and integrated tuner knobs, this bass undergoes a transformative revival, emerging as a timeless icon reborn.

Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups and Active 3-band EQ Preamp​

The MK-1 maintains Bartolini’s signature sound while offering exceptional sound quality and value. It produces rich, punchy mids and clear, brilliant highs, creating a well-balanced audio experience. Equipped with an active 3-band EQ preamp, musicians can easily adjust low, mid, and high frequencies to achieve their desired tone with precision.

Specially Designed Hardware for Headless System

The headpiece and individual bridges were meticulously designed and extensively tested to guarantee optimal tuning stability and playing comfort, while maintaining the Space 5’s lightweight, compact, and user-friendly nature.

Zero Fret​

The zero fret performs the role of setting the string height over the fretboard when played open, traditionally handled by the bass nut. The nut remains crucial for guiding string spacing before reaching the tuners. Because the nut no longer affects open notes, players can freely switch string gauges without concerns about resizing or replacing the nut, avoiding any potential friction between the nut and strings.

7pcs Roasted Maple, Walnut, Purple Heart & Maple Neck

Roasted maple, celebrated for its pronounced midrange, stands out prominently, complemented by the punchy clarity of purple heart and the rich warmth of walnut. This meticulously chosen blend enhances the maple body’s bright, clear, and quick-response attributes, ensuring exceptional clarity and transparency, even in lower frequencies. The outcome is an articulate, full-bodied sound that remains steadfast and stable, showcasing the instrument’s expert craftsmanship.

Spoke Nut Hotrod Truss Rod

The spoke nut truss rod adjustment feature enables players to finely adjust the amount of neck curvature, tailored to their individual technique and playing style.

'Next Gen' Cort Logo

The modern and sleek ‘Next Gen’ Cort logo is engraved on the body of the Space 5, enhancing its contemporary aesthetic.

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION

 Bolt-On

BODY

 Soft Maple

NUT WIDTH

47mm @0Fret

TOP

Poplar Burl (6㎜)

NECK

7pcs Roasted Maple, Walnut, Purple Heart & Maple

FRETBOARD

Roasted Maple
Radius: 15.75″(400㎜)

FRETS

24 with Zero Fret

SCALE

 34″(864㎜)

INLAY

Abalone Dots

TUNERS

 Specially Designed Hardware for Headless System

BRIDGE

Specially Designed Hardware for Headless System
String Spacing: 18㎜

PICKUPS

Bartolini® MK-1

ELECTRONICS

 Active 3-band EQ Preamp

HARDWARE

Black

STRINGS

D’Addario® EXL170-5SL

ADDITIONAL

‘Next Gen’ Cort Logo
Spoke Nut Hotrod Truss Rod

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