Cort JEFF BERLIN RITHIMIC V - Natural Gloss

Cort Jeff Berlin Rithimic V – Piano-Like Clarity. Pure Musical Expression.

The Cort Jeff Berlin Rithimic V is a refined, artist-designed bass built for players who value clarity, articulation, and musical honesty above all else. Designed in close collaboration with legendary bassist Jeff Berlin, this instrument delivers warm, deep tone with a piano-like low end, exceptional balance, and effortless playability.

Its alder body provides natural clarity and brightness, while the stunning walnut burl top adds a distinctive visual elegance. At the heart of the Rithimic V are Bartolini® Jeff Berlin Custom soapbar pickups, engineered specifically for this model to deliver maximum tonal response and definition without the need for active electronics. Paired with premium hardware and a clean, intuitive control layout, the Rithimic V is a bass that puts nuance, dynamics, and musicality first.

Key Features

• Alder Body with Walnut Burl Top - Delivers clear, balanced tone with natural brightness, while the walnut burl top adds visual depth and boutique appeal without compromising resonance.

• Bartolini® Jeff Berlin Custom Soapbar Pickups- Designed exclusively for this model, these split-coil soapbars deliver warm, deep tones with a piano-like low end, exceptional clarity, and a highly responsive dynamic range.

• Passive Electronics with Simple Control Layout- Featuring volume, balance, and tone controls, the passive circuit preserves the bass’s natural voice while allowing precise tonal shaping without complexity.

• Babicz® FCH5 Full Contact Hardware Bridge- The full-contact bridge design increases sustain, dynamic range, and pitch stability, while keeping string height and intonation adjustments locked securely in place.

• Hard Rock Maple Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard- This classic pairing provides smooth playability, warm tonal response, and excellent note definition, supporting low action and effortless technique.

• Hipshot® Ultralite Tuners- Lightweight tuners reduce headstock weight by approximately 30%, improving balance and tuning accuracy while maintaining smooth, precise tuning response.

Who Is It For?

The Cort Jeff Berlin Rithimic V is ideal for serious bassists who prioritize articulation, touch sensitivity, and musical integrity. Whether you’re performing jazz, fusion, rock, or any style where note clarity and dynamics matter, this bass delivers a refined, expressive experience designed by one of the most respected musicians in the world.

Tech Specs

Body

• Construction: Bolt-On
• Body Material: Alder
• Top Material: Walnut Burl
• Scale Length: 34" (864mm)
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Available Color: Natural Gloss (NAT)

Neck

• Neck Material: Hard Maple
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Neck Thickness: 1st Fret – 18.7mm, 12th Fret – 21.8mm
• Nut Material: Graph Tech® Black TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1 49/64" (45mm)
• Truss Rod: Two-way Adjustable
• Neck Finish: Matte

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75" (R400)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Type: Medium-Jumbo Nickel Silver (2.7 x 1.1)
• Inlay: Abalone

Electronics

• Pickups: Bartolini® Jeff Berlin Custom Soapbar Set
• Electronics: Passive
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Balance, 1 Tone

Hardware

• Bridge: Babicz® FCH5 Full Contact Hardware
• Tuning Machines: Hipshot® Ultralite
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Strings: DR® DDT (.040–.120)

Artist Quote

"After playing the same bass for so many years I was not sure that another builder could develop something that I would love. As soon as I played the very first Cort Rithimic bass, I was wowed. I could not believe how perfectly this bass turned out. This is an astonishing instrument that Cort has built for me” - Jeff Berlin