Head to head
Cort B4FL MHPZ vs Cort Elrick NJS 4 Bass
The verdict
The Cort B4FL MHPZ and Cort Elrick NJS 4 Bass are closely matched overall — 65 to 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Cort B4FL MHPZ wins on
No standout advantage.
Cort Elrick NJS 4 Bass wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | B4FL MHPZ | Elrick NJS 4 Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 67 |
| Build | 61 | 65 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 65 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | B4FL MHPZ | Elrick NJS 4 Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cort | Cort |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Alder |
| Neck wood | Hard Maple | Hard Maple 3-ply Laminated |
| Fretboard | Roasted Jatoba with Walnut Binding | Hard Maple 3-ply Laminated |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 26 | 24 |
| Scale | 34.02" | 34.02" |
| Pickups | Bartolini® MK-1(N) & Fishman® Piezo Pickup | Voiced Tone VTB-ST 4-String Pickup Set |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | — | — |
| Body Finish | Matte (Open Pore) | Gloss |
| Bridge | Fishman® Power Bridge | Metal Craft M4 (String spacing : 19mm) |
| Colors | Open Pore Trans Black Burst (OPTA) | White (WH) Black (BK) |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Fishman® Power Chip for Power Bridge | Bartolini® Elrick NJS Special Preamp |
| Fretboard radius | 15.75″ (R400) | 12″ (R305) |
| Hardware | Black | Chrome |
| Inlay | None with White Side Dots | White Pearloid Block with Black Side Dots |
| Neck Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Neck profile | C Shape | Elrick Custom Profile |
| Neck Thickness | 1F : 20.5mm, 12F : 22mm | 1F : 21.8mm, 12F : 22.5mm |
| Nut | Black PPS | Bone |
| Nut width | 1 1/2″ (38mm) | 1 21/32″ (42mm) |
| Scale length | 34″ (864mm) | 34″ (864mm) |
| Top Material | Ovangkol 3.5T | None |
| Truss rod | Two-way Adjustable | Two-way Adjustable |
| Tuners | Hipshot® Ultralite | Hipshot® Ultralite |
| Accessories | — | Deluxe Soft-Side Case Included |
| Fret Type | — | Small (2.0×1.1), Nickel Silver |