Meet the Cort Artisan Series C4 Deluxe 4-String Bass Candy Red — a refined workhorse built to perform in any setting, from the tightest backstage rooms to grand stage slots. This bass pairs a lighter Poplar body with pro hardware to deliver a responsive feel, punchy dynamic range, and a presence that cuts through a mix with clarity and character.

The backbone of the tone starts with the robust combination of Bartolini MK-1 pickups and the Markbass MB-1 preamp. Expect a warm, musical bass voice with articulate upper mids and strong fundamental lows, ready for everything from pocketed funk lines to aggressive rock riffs. The active preamp path expands your tonal palette, while the Bartolini pickups maintain clean detail even at high output, so your notes ring with definition whether you’re fingerpicking, plucking, or percussively slapping.

Playability is at the forefront: a hard maple neck teamed with a jatoba fingerboard yields a bright, focused attack and smooth, consistent feel across the fretboard. The MetalCraft M bridge anchors the strings with solid stability, and the versatile string loading system lets you tailor string spacing and intonation to your preferred feel—helping you lock in faster, perform with confidence, and stay comfortable through long sets.

The Candy Red finish adds a bold stage presence, ensuring you stand out visually as you deliver your performance. The Artisan C4 Deluxe is designed to be as reliable in the studio as it is on tour, with build quality that supports precision playing session after session.

Key features

• Body: Poplar — lighter feel for comfort during long playing sessions
• Neck & Fingerboard: Hard maple neck with jatoba fingerboard for bright tone and smooth playability
• Electronics: Bartolini MK-1 pickups paired with a Markbass MB-1 preamp for a wide, musical tonal range
• Bridge: MetalCraft M bridge delivering solid tuning stability and sustain
• Finish: Candy Red for a distinctive, stage-ready look
• String loading: Versatile system that adapts to your preferred spacing and setup
• Model/Part: C4DELUXECRD — New condition with a precise, professional-grade build

Ideal for professional players and serious enthusiasts who crave a precise, versatile bass with a distinctive voice, the Cort Artisan Series C4 Deluxe 4-String Bass Candy Red is tailored for both studio accuracy and live impact. If you’re seeking a 4-string instrument that blends lightweight comfort, articulate tonal range, and reliable hardware into one compelling package, this bass is crafted to meet and exceed those needs.