Cort A5 BEYOND - Open Pore Bubinga Natural

Cort A5 Beyond – Modern Balance. Deep Definition. Total Control.

The Cort A5 Beyond is a modern multi-scale bass designed for players who demand clarity, balance, and authority across the entire frequency range. Its single-cutaway body design improves body-to-neck balance, enhances sustain, and provides effortless access to the upper frets, while the multi-scale layout delivers tighter low-end response and improved string tension where it matters most. Built with a neck-thru construction and premium tonewoods, the A5 Beyond offers exceptional resonance, definition, and comfort for both studio and stage.

Equipped with Bartolini® MK-1 pickups and an MK-1 preamp with active/passive switching, the A5 Beyond delivers a wide tonal palette—from warm, organic bass tones to modern, punchy clarity—making it a versatile tool for virtually any musical setting.

Key Features

• Single-Cutaway Multi-Scale Design
  The single-cut body improves balance and sustain while the multi-scale layout tightens the low register, delivering focused, articulate lows and a comfortable, natural feel across the neck.

• Neck-Thru Construction
  Neck-thru design allows the strings to vibrate seamlessly through the body and neck, producing tight low-end response, rich mids, and smooth, singing highs with exceptional sustain.

• Bubinga Top on Ash Body
  This refined tonewood combination blends modern clarity with traditional warmth, offering punchy lows, defined mids, and a clear, articulate high end.

• Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups
  Known for their balanced and musical response, the MK-1 pickups deliver warm, punchy mids and transparent highs that sit perfectly in both live and studio mixes.

• Bartolini® MK-1 Preamp with Active/Passive Switching
  The MK-1 preamp provides powerful yet transparent tone shaping via a flexible 3-band EQ, along with a switchable active/passive mode for modern punch or classic organic feel.

• Hipshot® Ultralite Tuners & Individual Hardtail Bridge
  Lightweight tuners improve balance and tuning accuracy, while individual hardtail bridge units enhance string separation, articulation, and note definition.

Who Is It For?

The Cort A5 Beyond is ideal for modern bassists who need clarity, control, and extended-range definition without sacrificing warmth or feel. Whether you’re recording, touring, or anchoring a live band with precision and authority, the A5 Beyond delivers a refined, professional-grade performance that adapts effortlessly to any musical environment.

Tech Specs

Body

• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Body Material: White Ash
• Top Material: Bubinga (6T)
• Scale Length: 34"–35.5" Multi-Scale (864–902mm)
• Body Finish: Matte (Open Pore)
• Available Color: Open Pore Bubinga Natural (OPBN)

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple & Panga Panga 5-ply Laminated
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Neck Thickness: 1st Fret – 20.5mm, 12th Fret – 22mm
• Nut Material: Bakelite
• Nut Width: 1 49/64" (45mm)
• Truss Rod: Two-way Adjustable
• Neck Finish: Matte

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Panga Panga with Black Binding
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (R400)
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Medium-Jumbo Nickel Silver (2.7 x 1.1)
• Inlay: Abalone Dots with White Side Dots

Electronics

• Pickups: Bartolini® MK-1 Pickup Set
• Electronics: Bartolini® MK-1 Preamp
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Blend, 3-Band EQ, 1 Mini Toggle

Hardware

• Bridge: Individual Hardtail Bridge (16mm String Spacing)
• Tuning Machines: Hipshot® Ultralite
• Hardware Finish: Platinum Silver
• Strings: D’Addario® EXL170-5SL (.045–.130)