One of the largest string instrument companies is Cort. She specializes in creating electric and bass guitars. The main assembly plant is located in South Korea.
The first significant attention was paid to the manufacturer in the 70s of the XX century, although the brand appeared on the market ten years earlier. At the moment, the company produces more than 600 thousand copies every year. It should be noted that the manufacturer does not have a tool that would be a business card. Meanwhile, he produces diverse models of the Cort electric guitar, which managed to become each musician a true friend.
general description
Cort guitars have recently appeared on the domestic market. However, even in a short period of time, consumers realized that the company cares about quality and its correct ratio with price. Now the models of this company can be found in any specialized store. Thanks to this article, a musician, both professional and beginner, will be able to decide what kind of guitar to buy for himself.
Cort products are quite diverse. Acoustic models, judging by the reviews, almost immediately after entering the market became widely popular and bought.
The lineup also has many classic options. They differ in the width of the neck, deck. Of course, there are western guitars. They are so diverse that even the most capricious buyer will be able to find a suitable option.
Cort electric guitars are especially popular. You can buy them for a small price. They are quite adequate options that even professional musicians buy. To create guitars, the company uses technologies that have long been proven by time. This is especially true for those models that are designed to play heavy styles of music. Tools in this category are excellent. The manufacturer is constantly experimenting with materials and technologies.
Another popular category is electro-acoustic guitars. It is this series that the manufacturer is proud of. The combination of wood, electronics, game comfort and a great price is what attracts every customer. Often Cort developers use solid wood for the deck, it positively affects the sound. This is especially noticeable when using special preamps.
Guitar Series
The manufacturer has released 11 series of electric guitars. Let us consider briefly each of them.
- Classic Rock. All guitars of this series are made according to the standards of the symbol of rock music - Gibson Les Paul. It went on sale in 2011. Customer reviews are only positive.
- G. The base for the guitars of this series is the notorious Strat. Customer feedback is enthusiastic, sales after the release of each of the models were at their peak. The Cort G110 electric guitar is the first in a series. It has a five-position switch, an excellent set of strings. The sound is just amazing.
- Mirage The guitars of this series have a distinctive appearance. Created on the basis of PRS. The Cort M200 electric guitar differs from others in that its fingerboard is not glued. The rest are made using the same technology - they differ in appearance.
- Kanata and Zenox received not very good feedback from consumers. In the series a small number of models, all of them were not distinguished by high sales.
- X. The Cort X electric guitars are made in heavy metal style. This attracts an additional number of potential buyers.
- EVL, VX, Jazz box, Signature and Special edition are the best series of this manufacturer. Reviews of them testify to this at 100%.
Cort x-th
The Cort X-TH guitar has an aggressive look. This effect is achieved due to the used color and sharp shapes. The tool body is made of mahogany, it was not varnished, however, it was saturated with a special solution. It should be noted that usually this technology is used by more well-known manufacturers for expensive series. Firstly, it gives uniqueness, and secondly, the sound becomes many times better.
Like many other Cort electric guitars, this one has a fingerboard made from maple. It consists of 24 frets. The design is end-to-end. This allows the musician to achieve maximum comfort when playing in the last frets.
The pickup, which is mounted on the guitar, has a fairly well-known name - EMG 81-85. These sensors are used by musicians playing in heavy styles.
Tremolo, as a rule, in many models of other manufacturers shows itself on the bad side and is a minus. In this regard, Cort electric guitars exceeded all expectations - the work of the part impressed even professional musicians. The tool is rarely upset, so there will be no problems with this.
The average cost is 60 thousand rubles.
Cort EVL-K6
The tool has quite typical external and technical characteristics. Brass color hardware. In general, the image of the guitar is somewhat creepy, which is perfect for those who like to perform rock. The cover of the anchor is made in the form of a coffin, on which there is an engraving. On the neck and potentiometer knobs you can see small stars. The latter are convenient to use. They use their form to easily control the volume of the sound and its timbre. Moreover, they are installed in such a way that you can correct these nuances directly during the game. Device control is enhanced by rubber inserts.
According to reviews, the guitar is considered one of the best in its series. She has an excellent pickup and tremolo. Therefore, this Cort electric guitar is an excellent choice. The price for it ranges from 30-40 thousand rubles.
Cort g285
A guitar like “Stratocaster”, so you need to talk not about the quality of its sound and design, but about all the features that are offered in this model by the manufacturer.
According to reviews, we can say that the first eye-catching item is the equipment. Since the guitar is not included in the budget list, you need to pay attention to the component parts. Tremolo TonePros. The pickups are original foreign, not a copy. Even the choppers are made of high-quality materials, this is noticeable with frequent play - the system is held more often.
Cort z-custom
Most of the time you can talk about the sound of this guitar. Appearance is no longer so important when someone starts playing on this model. The sound not only surprises, but even makes one admire. Due to the resonating material, the manufacturer was able to achieve the maximum effect. It should be noted that a wonderful sound even on a previously not played copy will be constantly emitted.
This model is a quite adequate competitor, and not only in its price category, but far beyond. A small number of expensive options are ready to “boast” of such a sound.
As for the reviews, they are 100% positive. Everyone loves the music created on the guitar so much that I don’t even want to pay attention to visual flaws.
The average cost is 38 thousand rubles.
Cort a4
This model is quite interesting. It is suitable for those who want to make music professionally, but there is no money or opportunity to buy a good and expensive option. The guitar can be safely attributed to the best instruments of the world.
The body and neck are made of maple. Rosewood overlay. It goes well with the neck, so the sound is great. It has modern notes, and not even every professional can say that the guitar is budget.
The first thing to note is size. He immediately attracts attention. The guitar is miniature. Weight is also small. The model is convenient to use. According to reviews, it can be said that this is exactly the tool that they quickly get used to, but it will be difficult to wean. The guitar is easy to play slap.
The average price varies between 40-75 thousand rubles.
Cort GB94
Like other Cort electric guitars, the GB94 received some of the best reviews. It has excellent pickups that allow you to get the most subtle and bright sound. And if you take into account that the dominant material is ash, then the shade during the game is quite unusual. You can get both high and low frequencies.
The guitar is small, the weight is also small. This adds her rating in the “convenience” position. It is easy to play with your fingers. The neck is thin, so there will be no problems with it in operation.
This bass guitar is equipped with special strings, with which you can achieve excellent sound in different styles of music: from funk to disco.
Like many electric guitars, Cort (sets of which are quite high quality) sometimes come complete with paraphernalia that strictly corresponds to some style. This guitar is just that, and this allows you to notice all its undeniable advantages.
The average cost is 13 thousand rubles.