Musikmesse 2016: Cort updates Artisan B5 Plus AS bass with Markbass MB-1 EQ preamp

By Michael Astley-Brown
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New model offers increased versatility

MUSIKMESSE 2016: Never one to stand still, Cort has equipped its Artisan B5 Plus AS bass with the new Markbass MB-1 EQ preamp.

Complementing the bass's Bartolini MK-1 pickups, the MB-1 EQ adds a three-band EQ, pickup balancer and master volume, as well as a power tap switch.

Otherwise, the B5 Plus AS features a swamp ash body, 34" five-piece wenge/rosewood neck, rosewood fretboard and Hipshot Ultralight tuners.

The B5 Plus AS is available now for $699 in four-string and left-handed models.

Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com (opens in new tab), in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe (opens in new tab).