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Brand profile · South Korea, est. 1975

Cort

Cort is a South Korean manufacturer renowned for delivering exceptional value and quality instruments. Established as a guitar parts manufacturer in the 1970s, Cort evolved into a full-fledged guitar brand, quickly gaining recognition for its well-built and versatile instruments that often punch above their price point. They've become a staple for players seeking reliable gear without breaking the bank.

Their ST-style guitars offering excellent Fender-esque tonesThe Gold series, known for premium appointmentsAcoustic guitars with solid tops and great projectionOffering a wide range of basses, from 4-string to 8-stringConsistent build quality and reliable hardware
1975founded
South Koreacountry
85products in stock
$133–$1,792price range

Cort in the charts

Every chart where Cort has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.

Best Cort ST style guitars
17 models$198 – $1,176Best Cort short scale basses
5 models$380 – $694

All 85 Cort products

Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 1 of 2.

Cort Artisan Space 5 SDB

Headless Bass Guitars

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Cort Artisan Space 5 SDG

Headless Bass Guitars

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Cort GB Short Scale FGR

Short Scale Basses

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Cort KX307MS Open Pore Black

Fanfret Guitars

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Cort Space G6TR SGLG

Headless Guitars

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Cort Modern Black

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort KX307MS Open Pore Mahagony

Fanfret Guitars

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Cort Space G6MS SGTQ

Headless Guitars

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Cort GB Short Scale YC

Short Scale Basses

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Cort GB Short Scale FDP

Short Scale Basses

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Cort CM15-R Dark Red

Solid-State Guitar Combos

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Cort CM15-R Black

Solid-State Guitar Combos

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Cort Space G6MS SGTK

Headless Guitars

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Cort GB-Fusion 5 ABB

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

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Cort C5 Deluxe Black

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

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Cort B5 Element Open Pore Natural

5-String J-Basses

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Cort Space G6TR SGLV

Headless Guitars

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Cort CM30R Combo Pastell Green

Solid-State Guitar Combos

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Cort MIX-5 Multi Combo

Solid-State Guitar Combos

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Cort C4 Deluxe Black

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

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Cort Gold MC6 LB

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort B5 Element Open Pore Red

5-String J-Basses

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Cort Earth Mini GO OP

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort GOLD MC6 NT

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort Earth Mini GO

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort C5 Deluxe Candy Blue

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

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Cort Sunset Nylectric DLX

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

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Cort Gold A8 Light Burst

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort CM40B Black

Solid-State Bass Combos

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Cort A6 Plus FMMH

Miscellaneous 6-String Basses

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Cort G250 SE Vivid Burgundy

ST Style Guitars

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Cort CM150B MKII

Solid-State Bass Combos

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Cort Gold A6

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort A4 Plus FMMH OPBB

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

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Cort Retro 304 Candy Apple Red

Short Scale Basses

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Cort Retro 304 Seafoam Green

Short Scale Basses

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Cort G290 Modern PGR

ST Style Guitars

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Cort MBM-2 Meta Dry Satin Black LH

Lefthanded Guitars

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Cort B4 Element Open Pore Red

4-String J-Basses

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Cort B5 Element Open Pore Black

5-String J-Basses

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Cort G250 SE Ocean Blue Grey

ST Style Guitars

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Cort B4 Element Open Pore Black

4-String J-Basses

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Cort Core-MC OV Black Top

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort SFX-Myrtlewood NT

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort Essence GA4 Brown Top

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort B4 Element Open Pore Natural

4-String J-Basses

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Cort G290 Modern MBG

ST Style Guitars

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Cort G290 Modern DRS

ST Style Guitars

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Cort, honestly

What Cort does well
  • Excellent value for the money
  • Solid construction and playability
  • Wide variety of models and configurations
  • Good tonal versatility across the range
  • Often feature modern and useful appointments
What to watch for
  • Can lack the 'vintage' feel of some competitors
  • Finishes occasionally show minor imperfections
  • May not hold value as well as premium brands
  • Electronics sometimes feel a step below top-tier
  • Acoustic models may lack some high-end nuance

Questions about Cort

Where are Cort instruments made?

Cort guitars are primarily manufactured in South Korea, with some components sourced from China. This allows for a balance of quality control and cost-effectiveness.

Are Cort guitars considered to be good quality?

Absolutely. Cort has built a strong reputation for quality, offering instruments with solid construction, reliable hardware, and good playability, especially considering their price range.

Does Cort offer left-handed models?

Yes, Cort offers a selection of left-handed models across many of their guitar and bass lines, though availability can vary by model and region.

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