Cort Arona 5 BK – Boutique 5-String Bass with German Design

The Arona 5, developed in collaboration with Sandberg Guitars (Germany), delivers boutique-level tone and craftsmanship—at a competitive price. This 5-string model provides full-range performance with exceptional clarity, speed, and comfort.
Specifications
• Body: Swamp Ash, double-cutaway – lightweight with resonant warmth and bright mids
• Neck: Bolt-on 3-piece Maple with Sandberg-style C-profile – fast and comfortable
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets, 15.75” (400 mm) radius
• Scale Length: 34” (standard full-scale)
• Pickups:
• Desonic by Delano Jazz–F single-coil (middle)
• Desonic MM-R humbucker (bridge)
• Electronics: Single Volume knob, Blend knob, Active 2-band EQ (Bass and Treble)
• Bridge & Tuners: Sandberg-designed fixed bridge and sealed tuners (top-loading)
• Hardware Finish: Chrome, durable and professional – Matte Black color on body
• Weight: Approx. 7.7 lb (3.5 kg)

Why It’s Special
• Engineered together with Sandberg – boutique feel and European design ethos
• The Desonic pickups deliver clarity, punchy lows, and articulate slap tones
• Comfortable upper-fret access thanks to extended body horn and sculpted lower horn
• Attractive Matte Black finish makes a bold aesthetic statement
Ideal For

Bassists who need solid 5-string functionality—whether for slap, pop, funk, rock, or session work—wanting boutique-grade tone and build in a price-conscious package.