Cort A5-ULTRA-ASH-CASE-ENB A5 Ultra Ash Electric Bass w/Case, Etched Natural Black

Designed with serious bassists in mind, the new approach of adding ash top on a mahogany body ensures a great balance of warm yet full and punchy sounding lows and bright yet clear and transparent highs, not to mention ash’s beautiful wood grain for more a natural aesthetic. The newly developed Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups and its 2-band EQ will surely satisfy any hard-rocking modern bassist with its multi-voiced capabilities for a wide range of genres.

Ash Top on Mahogany Body

An ash top paired with a mahogany body delivers a balanced tone—combining warm, full, and punchy lows with bright, clear, and transparent highs.
The natural grain of the ash also adds a beautiful, organic aesthetic.

Fishman® Fluence Bass Soapbar Pickups

Built on Fishman’s innovative Fluence Core technology, these pickups offer multi-voice performance, exceptional dynamic range, and outstanding articulation.
Designed for both 4-string and 5-string basses, the Fluence Soapbar provides three distinct voices, giving players a wide tonal palette suitable for virtually any playing style.

Advanced Control Layout

Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Blend, 2-Band EQ, 3-Way Voice Control Toggle

The A5 Ultra Ash delivers maximum versatility through:

• A push/pull volume knob for mode switching
• A dedicated 3-way mini toggle for multi-voice control

This setup allows precise tonal shaping across a wide range of genres.

3-Way Voice Control Switch

• Voice 1 (Passive): Classic, fat, and round
• Voice 2 (Active): Full frequency with wide dynamics
• Voice 3 (Active with Mid Contour): Funk-oriented, hi-fi scooped tone

Push/Pull Coil-Split Function

Pulling the volume knob engages single-coil mode, providing the same three voices with a Jazz Bass-style string window for added tonal flexibility.

Specifications

• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: White Ash 9T
• Scale Length: 34″ (864mm)
• Neck Material: Maple & Panga Panga 5-ply Laminated
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Neck Thickness: 1F: 20.5mm, 12F: 22mm
• Fingerboard Material: Panga Panga with Black Binding
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75″ (R400)
• Number of Frets: 24 Frets
• Fret Type: Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver
• Inlay: Abalone Dots with White Side Dots
• Nut Material: Black PPS
• Nut Width: 1 49/64″ (45mm)
• Truss Rod: Two-way Adjustable
• Tuning Machines: Hipshot® Ultralite
• Bridge: Hipshot® TransTone (String Spacing: 18mm)
• Pickups: Fishman® Fluence 5-String Bass Soapbar Pickup Set
• Electronics: Fishman® Fluence 2-Band EQ
• Controls: 1-Volume, 1-Blend, 2-Band EQ, 3-Way Mini Toggle
• Hardware: Black
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL170-5 (.045 .065 .080 .100 .130)
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Body Finish: Matte (Open Pore)
• Colors: Etched Natural Black (ENB)