All user reviews for the Cort Artisan B4 FL

Channel wenge / rosewood fingerboard fretless rosewood, body swamp ash. Micro bartolini + equa active Bartolini. Beautiful finish that gives a pretty gross but look like wood is beautiful, it's just fine!

UTILIZATION

Profile typed Jazzbass although I find it can handle a finer, very playable. The bass is very light and reasoning, the interface is very well done. In use, the aspect touched very "natural wood" and its influence has come Raisonnance games, which is very nice and very inspiring. The only point that can be regarded as negative (but that does not bother me too much), is the abscence of benchmarks button (sort of false frets inlaid) that could've servire guide, but there have any points on the side, and when you play bass fretted long, instinctively we reach the right hand positions.

SOUNDS

The pickups are good, but I'm missing a little something-something anyway. I would have preferred a single microphone mounted more or less between the two micro present. But as there have a balance, we arrive at a compromise for a very natural sound. The active electronics does what it is (the acute thoroughly generate breath, but nothing abnormal), but I must clarify that I am not a fan of the modern side brings this kind of embedded electronics. So I play most often in passive mode (which nescessite nevertheless a battery) and I find a more natural and sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I am fully satisfied with this low, the ratio price / quality is excelent fun games. It is a beautiful object natural feeling pretty strange when you come, like me, 7ender the world, but in the end it is very pleasant. As a good chat, this bass is very pleasant to caress and Caterwaul bass frequencies give pleasure to the musician and listeners!
I recommend to all with little money but bassist who wants a good fretless instrument that that being an ostentatious econnomie finish just to reach a crazy feeling in your hands!
(Small precision, I re-bought this bass there as a few days, but I had a few hang year I had sold a regret to buy gear for my old band. My opinion is based on two low the same model as I know, something that does not devinnerai is considering the proximity of the purchase date and the publication of this notice)

Once out of the beautiful tui cardboard in which it is provided, it is clear, THE FIRST vision, that this instrument is very well done and enjoyable possde a look trs between a classic Jazz Bass and Tobias. But commenons at the beginning, as some would say, namely the description of the fretless.
Bolt the 4-point-free plate, not a polished wenge wood is dense with an African trs trs made good in the lower mdium, one pice dune; key report e of the same wood has taken only two octaves on the edge with small white spots very practical when Lumire down, the head, design lgant with its upper part ner of bitten, has 4 bathrooms mcaniques dhuile that seem to be Gotoh, the nut is plastic dun remember the graphite.
The body in two pices frne marsh is covered with varnish HoneyBurst bright dun allow a view of the wood trs lil enjoyable, and the humbuckers are stamped Bartolini mk1 l Electronic 3-band active (volume, balance, treble, mdiums, bass) is also manufactured by this leading supplier of low frequencies, the tailpiece and the bridge are like on Alembic spars or Warwick with the possibility for the bridge can rgler string height thanks a clever screw Systm: indeed, each bridge is individual, which helps sustain, and adjustable in length but especially in height, it just as a screw, whose head is hollow and adapted to the passage dune rope quil enough to run in one direction or lautre; allows the tailpiece, for him, a quick installation of a system that strings thanks dencoches identical to the above-mentioned low. The output jack is fixed for its part, on the edge of linstrument.
To conclude this description, I must point out that the lacca 9-volt battery is done by removing the 2 screws of a small hatch located larrire the body, although empty.

UTILIZATION

The purpose dun electric instrument as DTRE branch of an amp, do not do it and tell us about the beautiful Couton empty. Indeed, we must never lose sight (or douie, if present) quune electric instrument is also some dplaise nen, an acoustic instrument. And he talks about this instrument, he sings even on lintgralit its range. The precision in the note to an instrument of this price (about 700, according to the crmerie) is thundering as it continues up aprslattaque, which is the sign dune good fretless, and dcrot gradually. The handle vibrates under the thumb and the body passes the vibration trs well, the bridges mentioned above ny certainly not as foreigners. Ms. neutral, here on the r THE FIRST octave of the G string, is not even Gnant little discernible for the ear not accustomed phnomne. L also, it must do not forget the acoustic design of the fretless like that makes any wooden instrument, that there is a lon-called dead is in fact on the handle o lendroit a note (in the best case) is absorbed and sounds much more slowly than others. This problem, do not worry (well, fawn to speak), is found on all instruments (even your Steinway 50,000) who place timber works and it is often frquence of rsonance of it. There are various means of lattnuer dplacer often consisting of two notes, location where it is, forcment less annoying: cest for this, among other things, Fender during the redesign of Precision, changed the head of it (a great mass dplace this famous point).
Our lower back and continue the tour acoustic dhorizon. The handle is very easy to play, fine and strait but not as an Ibanez that is, my fingers, too late and too strait: in short, a good compromise. Labsence back of the button will only be felt if you your perfect beginners in which case it will require you to work your ear. CCAA is ample less acute davoir hand standards. Key, you had to wait sy, not perfect nest, remain in various parts of the small default that make the string sound, according to the note played, more or less snoring. Let this put you off: a luthier in a planimtrie you Cotera between 75 and 150, which, given the quality and price of linstrument, can be as Whereas rdhibitoire. One word of advice though, if you make a DCID planimtrie linstrument on, I would strongly advise you, wait a few months of washing jou so that the handle is best done : thank you men.
Before moving on to test the electric Cort, still a little advice, I invite you, and this applies to all brands, tighten all that sets The elements: screw the handle, the mcaniques, the bridge, the tailpiece and belt clip. Finally, here, no problem, the well Coren possdent screwdrivers charges.

SOUNDS

Well, Connecting it, this Artisan B4FL (cest her first name) and find, at first, that the bass is rglage lendroit usual highs and Obviously, vice versa. Balance works for the better, fortunately. The bridge pickup is, I got, too plac prs of it: which requires correction by putting more bass, a little more neck pickup. The frquences lgalisation of trs are fretless, which can be a MODEL Gnant freight but does not absolutely drang in the cases we proccupe . The bass is centered around 100 Hz, the mdiums in 400 Hz and 2500 Hz to treble that is perfect for a fretless. Lampl test only confirms the acoustic qualities: she sings beautifully, the dynamics are restored and the grain Fidler Barto is to go, all without parasite requires humbucker. By grinding the rglages, you should get the sound of Jaco Pastorius, CARON Dalain or Mick KARN without much difficulty so you speaks volumes about the capabilities of this instrument. In terms of touch, fingers nexistent not interchangeable, patience

OVERALL OPINION

For the budget (about 700, according to the crmerie) dun doccasion instrument worthy of the name, you have a new low with the largest default is a key improvement, a bridge pickup too close of it and low and SETTING THE daigus inverss. Admit that for the price, frankly little cest, and in addition, this Cort is available in 4 colors with a DIFFERENT with the mahogany body. One point, however, my drang, but it is valid for many manufacturers. Why not provide linstrument with a simple cover, which does not grverait specifications, plutt quune beautiful tui cardboard which must still add grips? Eh, why?

It comes from Core, the bridge is in two parts (it's good for the sound and the look), 2 active Bartolini pickups, five knobs: volume, micro scale (low / high), treble, medium, low .
A wooden handle Africa.

UTILIZATION

In short: this bass is particulirement chaleureruse. The handle is trs enjoyable, it was really the feeling of playing on a wooden instrument, which is not always the case with other basses, I think.

SOUNDS

ICRO on the grave, with few acute, many mdium, and moderately low, it sounds like a bass. The micro Acute alone sounds a bit too "mtal" my taste.

OVERALL OPINION

I never thought one day buy a Cort, this brand does not really making me RVer. I tried this bass because I needed a fretless, and I t rllement surprise of the trip. Its finish, its sounds, its balance ... and especially its heat. In two weeks, she became my main bass.

Chinese brand, finishing decent for the price. 2 active Bartolini pickups, five settings, easily adjustable handle.

UTILIZATION

Channel pleasant, rather late. Low light (at least compared to a Washburn XB 400), well-balanced to play standing. There is a good range of sounds, given the number of settings. This bass has a very natural, very "wooden". Coupled with flat string net you get a bit old to have an attack very flexible bass. Do not look for her and slamming metal with this low!

SOUNDS

I play all styles except a little rock and edgy stuff. Almost exclusively in its clear. I have a little head markbass mark 2 with a 2x10 traveler of the same brand, all sends 300w and sound of the bass very well respected. It sounds great unplugged (must aim just the ear but ...) which proves that the violin is not too bad. Level settings I'm rather limited medium, low at 50 and a little more acute. I like having a clean and well defined.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for six months, she has a particular sound and to me is the best of the range. (I tried the model above: the A4FL, which sounds very similar to me appeared I have not seen much difference except in price. As against the model below is to be avoided, the C4 LF it is really less! more is he who is pictured on this topic, notice to the moderators ...)
In my opinion, the price / quality ratio is really good, knowing that one is in mid-range instruments. If you are a perfectionist and you love the great instruments, you will hit much higher in terms of price. (Maker of such low or high-end brands)
Anyway it's a great fretless bass to learn on because it sounds good, and it's important to have fun when learning! We can nevertheless make the studio is also my case, so if you do not want / can not get more for a fretless, please, it's a model that has character.

Sorry I do not know the characteristic

UTILIZATION

Handle very pleasant
Easy access to acute
bass a bit heavy but nothing nasty
is obtained easily a good sound
3potards ADJUSTMENT acute medium bass
1 tone knob
Asset and Liability
volume

SOUNDS

Well suited to my style of music (reggae jazz electro)
I play on a 120W amp behringer mics in assets sends a strong signal can saturate the amplifier gain if you put a background
sound very round

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using 4 mois.Jadore basse.C this is the same as the bass cort b4fl but new version. I love the slide manche.J 'had tried a model before buying it (notably a Fender) but I cracked on the one. ATTENTION the fretless bass are not suitable to all kind of musique.J 'have seldom (never?) Heard a fretless on a group of rock or metal. Shame for metalheads because it's much more enjoyable to play.

CORT So Excellent value for money
This choice I would do without hesitation. I tried the C4FL and there is a good difference between the two, I tried the A4FL and I have not found the price difference justified.
here I am doing my best to notice.

From head to toe:

- Mechanical Hipshot
- Black graphite nut
- 5-piece maple neck and wenge "cut in C"
- Rosewood fingerboard, abalone benchmarks on the edge
- Pitch 34 (864mm)
- Original strings D'addario EXL165 (105-045)
- Body: ash, natural finish "Open Pore Natural"
- Humbuckers MK1 (MK1-4 / F & MK-1-4 / R) and Bartolini active preamp
- Black hardware, 1 volume, 1 select. microphone, an EQ switch on / off, 3 band hi / mid / low
- Bridge EB12

UTILIZATION

- A typical sound for those who love the fretless (which notes the famous "back" slightly after the attack and glissando!), But the preamp allows a different song, making it a very versatile bass.
- From my perspective, ergonomics is excellent thanks to the shape and thickness of the handle (you still have to have big fingers!)

SOUNDS

- I play in several books and this bass has never failed: jazz, gypsy, reggae, world, fusion ... etc.
- With the usual, we almost always find THE sound. To get closer to sound a little bass, I do not change my old flat for strings thread sound a little muffled, if necessary with a "small foam" (not the drink!) Under the strings at the level of bridge.

OVERALL OPINION

I have over two years, and NB4 has never failed. I never thought at this time to change or supplement my low range with hooped. The fretless requests a time of domestication, but without pretending to play exactly the tone I found that we could soon have fun playing about right

The quality / price is still unbeatable in my opinion, even if the new price has not changed much in two years. The set is sturdy and well made. The finish is from my point of view almost perfect for the price.

Negative or positive depending on the point of view:
I read in another post that "the economy" has made the polish that is true. She does not like being abused but no more than another low "natural finish" in my opinion. And the less varnish over the wood vibrates and you hear the instrument sing right?

Another negative point: the original strings are threaded (at least that provided two years ago), which is not good to handle! A salesman told me that he had seriously undermined the key with the strings playing the original space of a concert ... While planning a set of strings in flat net with the purchase if you do not want to end up with a damaged neck in 2 / 2. In any case, the amateur fretless sound can not help but change!

I am not 10 everywhere because everything is perfectible, and we can always find him the defects of his qualities. But at that price I think the investment is more than worthwhile.
I advise anyone who will embark on the fretless bass with gear that will hold the road a long time, or as a second instrument for a seasoned bassist.

Fretless open pore natural.
Good "design"

UTILIZATION

I wanted a fretless, and I made the mistake of buying it when I played on a Jazz bass so I usually find the handle terribly dsagrable.
I also had some trouble finding the right sound.

SOUNDS

I use it for a jazz trio, I had to add an equalizer to my sound rgler well.
The sound of the fretless bass is still really good (if you take the time to find it).

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using for 6 months, I really hate the sound and the handle.
The RAPORT qualitprix I would say is normal (although it is still too expensive).
In hindsight I would do not have that choice, opt for a range j'airais more ergonomic

Dj Submitted. Mention specially for micro and prampli MkI Bartolini active / passive high quality.

I put 7 because if the quality is overall good trs, this is a mid-range: polishing body seems rough from the high-end, the sustain is MODR ( but it is a fretless), the electronic dj is good but perfectible, the mcaniques lack a bit of precision and require used to connect through play. Trs a beautiful instrument for beginners (like me), but probably not reliable enough for a professional nor efficient.

UTILIZATION

The neck is thin and Access in Aiges trs is good (2 octaves and a tone).

The dcoupe of the body is sound: no one ever gets hurt ctes, all is balance. I play mostly classical position: sitting, vertical handle prs body, but you can play horizontal or standing round with as much comfort, because this is really low lgre. To compare, I tried a (very beautiful) Warwick corvette that would have quickly dtruit back.

Some of the default prampli: it consumes the time, the switch (thank you explaining TOFE) does not switch the equalizer and not, as I thought, switching active / passive. Accs the battery door clip for easy and reliable. Potentiomtre the volume is effective in the end run. I wondered if this silent manner, to turn it by playing to slow attacks, but it is too far from the strings. In addition he spits after three months (the alloy of the track is aging badly, formation of barbules). It's a shame, because this 3-band EQ prampli, associated to micro Barto MkI, allows powerful sound, no breath, and adjustable rev. Today j'vite to use the volume, it forced me matriser the game WARNING: "clock" important transition asset: the rgisseur sono (Nexo line array) does not apprci at all, so NEVER switch on scne. Combined with the volume knob that spits is livable but Gnant.

The screw pitch of the bridges are a bit short, I have to replace d by 2 longer.

We quickly recovered the crowd of five pots: volume, balance microphones, 3 tone.

SOUNDS

I was looking for a fretless sound "mmwwwaoooww". I had trouble finding his jazz without me spend the rglagles prampli trs is effective. With practice, I have the sound palette Discoveries of B4FL is extremely tense. I am now close to the double bass with the neck pickup alone and prampli in liabilities. Everything is in play Manir must imitate the bass.

Homemade amp (for fans of DIY: TDA 7294) with 70W piezo tweeter and woofer MPT177 Eminence Beta 15 "in 146-liter chamber. Multi effects of Boss BR 600 (effects" acoustic bass ").

The original strings are nice, but nets can reduce Aiges dishes that seemed far too Submitted to beginners, like guitar string. APRS 18 months, I put Ernie Ball strings to his trsmtallique empty, but rvlent more grain. Too bad these strings soften APRS qq weeks. The rich harmonic combines the power of the grave is crying with joy, as long as the game matriser fingers and have an amp srieux. By attacking the strings against the surface of the handle, as on any fretless.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 18 months. Working srieusement, we arrive a huge varieties of sounds, including (although it is not made for that) rock and a little slap. All the apprcient Aesthetics. As an amateur jazz too intimidated by the bass, j'apprcie as the finish and rich natural sound (wood) and powerful (as the amp) of the B4FL.
His little default should be to play on matriss scne in any security but it applies to any instrument three times more expensive, even the Warwick Corvette fretless which ad resolder jack, or the US Fender Jazz Bass that makes noise-free mass of live or bote prampli console ...
This is my first bass, I tried four others. I would do this choice because the sounds are rich and can be confused with a professional instrument. It would be better for a double price.

Made in Indonesia although the brand is Korean.
String original thread round Addario, changed on net for Thomastik flat under penalty mark button.
Three-band equalizer hyper efficient pickups volume and balance with bonus rubber washers on all the knobs that allow precise adjustment. The only problem is no marking on the knobs for setting a point (there is still a notch "uncorrected" in the central position of the knobs).
The switch mutes the equalizer but in no way going from active to passive as some have said (see http://www.cortguitars.com/downloads/pdfs/B4FL.pdf).
Very precise mechanical and ease of tuning.


UTILIZATION

Channel super nice and the rosewood fingerboard, without being of Brazilian rosewood is of good quality (no groove).
Markers on the side of the button indicating the virtual location of the hoop helps the eye to find the notes but beware! With the half-ton to 3 cm and 1 cm above the bottom is still serious open its esgourdes to ring true and train a bit so that the octaves are just between the top and bottom sleeves. Note that the right note is usually directly below the benchmark with the exception of the 12 th box where the finger should be positioned between two points in the double mark.
The shape of the bass is not very ergonomic so heavy and frankly look very catchy!

SOUNDS

Although the pickups are active can make Pasto carefree if you have fingers that go well and an "Teentown" You are quick to believe thee (for truly believing that I would thoroughly earns a few points the speed of the metronome).
We can not Slap Soucaille but this is limited by the sound of flat nets.
Video quickly flared to snatches (bran WebCam: (but good):


OVERALL OPINION

Finally at c'prix here (390 euros at Euroguitar) you got the choice between LVJ96MRJP Vintage fretless, the Squier vintage modified jazz bass and Cort.
My choice is made and frankly I have no regrets.
I waited all this bass out for 2 ½ months and I almost changed for the Cort Curbow when my patience was beginning to crumble, but I held firm and so much better if I reckon that I cramer three rolls Sopalin crying before the Curbow in plasticky! Incidentally, a big thank you to the counselor at Euroguitar.

(Originally written by motteherbeuse/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Bass guitar made in Korea with two great Bartolini pickups, passive/active operation, five controls (master volume, tone, low, mid, high) and active/passive switch. Great natural wood finish considering its price range.

Accurate machine heads.

Slim exotic wood neck.

UTILIZATION

Ergonomic neck and good access to the upper frets. A real delight!

Weight and playability are very subjective things depending on the bassist. Given that I'm small, I carry the bass quite high with a short and very wide strap to avoid any backbone problems. That way I can easily carry the bass for three or four hours straight without getting tired (I haven't tried to play longer).

The bass sounds good in active mode with the following EQ settings: few highs and mids and more lows. At first you'll have to play around with the controls and memorize their layout (from right to left: lows, mids, highs). Once you've done that you'll get the sound you're looking for, if you have a good amp (which doesn't necessarily mean an expensive one).

SOUNDS

It's perfect for me because I play Breton folk music. I play it with a 35-watt Hartke DE (used for monitoring). It allows me to play a lot of glissandi like with a double bass. I also use it with another band as support bass to play country music with an Ampeg B50 (for monitoring), though I usually play my US Jazz Bass.

The NB4FL is good enough on its own and it doesn't need an effect pedal for the music styles I play. The only pedal I own is a Boss TU2 tuner I always take with me, especially when I tune double flat (DGDG) to play country music, which would normally require a 5-string bass. It sounds great like a double bass. I get a deep, round and clear low D sound when I set the low control to max.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it a lot for eight months and I didn't try out any other fretless bass guitars. I only read several forums and I don't regret my purchase, especially because the value for money is very good! I recommend fretless beginners to learn by heart all intervals from one point to another (points are placed on the neck) to avoid pitch problems. More so considering that notes are not always exactly between two points. With a fretted neck, frets are always narrower so use your ears.

There have been times at the end of live gigs when people come to me and ask about my bass, even people who are not musicians. And it looks wonderful.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again and I recommend it to every bassist.

Have musical fun!

(Originally written by motteherbeuse/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Bass guitar made in Korea with two great-sounding Bartolini pickups and five knobs.

UTILIZATION

Truss rod-less neck (needless)!! Until now I've never had to adjust the truss rod of an instrument (I don't use them as golf clubs).

Great upper frets access and 2-octave neck.

Weight and playability are very subjective things depending on the bassist. Given that I'm small, I carry the bass quite high with a short and very wide strap to avoid any backbone problems. That way I can easily carry the bass for three or four hours straight without getting tired (I haven't tried to play longer).

Very good sound in active operation. At first you'll start turning the knobs around and you'll notice that you get the best sound when all knobs are turned all the way. With a good-sounding amp (i have a 35-watt Hartke) you get a very satisfying sound.

SOUNDS

It's perfect for me, I play Breton folk music. It allows me to play a lot of glissandi like with a double bass. I also use it as my second bass to play country music with another band with whom I usually play my US Jazz Bass.

The NB4FL is a good instrument on its own right and it doesn't need any effect pedals for the music styles I play. The only pedal I own is a Boss TU2 tuner I always take with me, especially when I tune my instrument in double flat (DGDG) to play country music, which would require a 5-string bass. And it sounds good: I get a deep, round and clear sound. For large stages I use an Ampeg B50 connected to the main mixer. I like very deep and round sounds, and this bass provides me that sound (however the Jazz Bass is much better)!!

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it a lot for six months and I didn't try out other fretless basses, I only read several forums. I don't regret my purchase because the value for money is very good! And it looks very nice. There have been times at the end of live gigs when people come to me and ask about my bass, even people who are not musicians.