Referred by many as the main workhorse of the Artisan Series, the Artisan C Class has now received new cool colors to 
really make a presence wherever it is being played. A lighter, more player-friendly Poplar body is used, while 
the same premium hardware such as the MetalCraft M bridge with versatile string loading system and Bartolini® 
MK-1 pickup set with Markbass® MB-1 preamp add superb tone and playability to the new Artisan C5 Deluxe.

Poplar Body
Poplar is a fine tonewood that is reminiscent of Alder in sonic character. Full sounding with strong mids and a 
firm low-end that’s well balanced across the tonal spectrum, Poplar suits a variety of musical genres and playing 
styles for both electric guitars and basses.

Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups
The trademark Bartolini® sound is preserved in the MK-1 while providing outstanding sound quality and value. 
The MK-1 delivers plenty of punchy and warm mids along with transparent and brilliant highs for a superbly 
balanced sound.

Markbass® MB-1 Preamp
The Markbass® MB-1 preamp provides a very natural and transparent boost that does not color the organic nature 
or resonance of the instrument’s woods. The combination of crystal clarity and natural warmth exudes a passive 
feel with smooth lows, full-bodied mids, and bell-like highs.

MetalCraft M Bridge
The solid, high-mass MetalCraft M bridge was developed with more focus on ease-of-use and greater tone transfer. 
Depending on the thickness of the strings, the dual string loading system allows the strings to be loaded either 
through the body or from the top to find the best optimal string tension, resulting in enhanced sustain, greater 
playability and focused sound. MetalCraft M has a string spacing of 18mm (0.708") for the 5-string M5.

Hard Maple Neck & Jatoba Fretboard
The combination of hard maple neck and jatoba fretboard provides tone balance and stability, as well as long 
sustaining durability.


CONSTRUCTION		Bolt-On
BODY			Poplar
NUT WIDTH		1 3/4"(45mm)
NECK			Hard Maple
FRETBOARD		Jatoba
Radius:			 15.75"(400mm)
FRETS			24
SCALE			34"(864mm)
INLAY			White Dots
TUNERS			Die-Cast
BRIDGE			MetalCraft M5
PICKUPS			Bartolini® MK-1 Pickups
ELECTRONICS		Markbass® MB-1 Preamp
HARDWARE		Black
STRINGS			D'Addario® EXL170-5SL

LR BAGGS IBAS

The iBeam’s MIPA award-winning design employs a matched pair of virtually weightless 
film sensors that flex with the soundboard to trace your guitar’s voice much like 
diaphragms in a stereo mic. A key advantage over typical bridge plate sensors is the 
iBeam’s “cardioid” like response pattern that inhibits feedback and string squeak 
while selectively admitting rich tone-producing vibrations. Weighing less than 1/3 
of an ounce, the pickup will not alter the guitar’s natural acoustics and easily 
mounts to the bridge plate with peel-and-stick adhesive.

The iBeam Active pairs the iBeam with an all-discrete Class A endpin preamp with 
soundhole volume control. The sweet and ultra-quiet audiophile-grade preamp faithfully 
amplifies every nuance of the pickup. Superior sound and performance is built in for 
easy plug-and-play performance. An auxiliary passive channel is also available for 
adding a secondary pickup.

The iBeam Active is also great for direct studio or home recording. Comparison tests 
have demonstrated that the fidelity of this system is a great alternative to 
studio microphones.

FEATURES

- Quick and easy installation
- Includes iBeam placement jig (pin bridge guitars only)
- Peel-and-stick
- Natural string-to-string balance and dynamics
- Fits most X-Braced guitars
- All-discrete Class A preamp for warm, analog sound
- Model available for nylon string guitars