Head to head
Cort B4FL MHPZ vs Cort GB-Fusion 4
The verdict
The Cort B4FL MHPZ and Cort GB-Fusion 4 are closely matched overall — 65 to 64 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 GB-Fusion 4 wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | B4FL MHPZ | GB-Fusion 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 64 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 65 | 64 |
Full specifications
| Spec | B4FL MHPZ | GB-Fusion 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cort | Cort |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Alder |
| Neck wood | Hard Maple | Hard Maple |
| Fretboard | Roasted Jatoba with Walnut Binding | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 26 | 22 |
| 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 | MetalCraft M4 (String Spacing: 19mm) |
| Colors | Open Pore Trans Black Burst (OPTA) | Blue Burst (BB) |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Fishman® Power Chip for Power Bridge | Active 3-band EQ |
| Fretboard radius | 15.75″ (R400) | 12″ (R305) |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Inlay | None with White Side Dots | White Dots with Luminous Side Dots |
| Neck Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Neck profile | C Shape | C Shape |
| Neck Thickness | 1F : 20.5mm, 12F : 22mm | 1F : 21.8mm, 12F : 22.5mm |
| Nut | Black PPS | PPS |
| Nut width | 1 1/2″ (38mm) | 1 1/2″ (38mm) |
| Scale length | 34″ (864mm) | 34″ (864mm) |
| Top Material | Ovangkol 3.5T | Spalted Maple (Veneer) |
| Truss rod | Two-way Adjustable | Two-way Adjustable |
| Tuners | Hipshot® Ultralite | Hipshot® Ultralite |
| Accessories | — | Gig-bag Included |
| Fret Type | — | Medium-Jumbo (2.7×1.1), Nickel Silver |