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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 2 of 2.

Cort Essence GA4 Natural

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

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Cort G250 SE Olive Dark Green

ST Style Guitars

$316€282Check ↗

Cort G250 SE Black

ST Style Guitars

$324€289Check ↗

Cort Space 4 Star Dust Green

Headless Bass Guitars

$806€719Check ↗

Cort Essence OC4 Black Top

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$374€334Check ↗

Cort KX707 Evertune Open Pore Black

7 String Guitars

$1,176€1,049Check ↗

Cort KX 600 Infinite Orange Crush

ST Style Guitars

$1,108€989Check ↗

Cort KX 600 Infinite Black

ST Style Guitars

$1,108€989Check ↗

Cort Manson Meta MBM-2H SUS OG

Signature Guitars

$1,119€999Check ↗

Cort Manson Meta MBM-2H OG

Signature Guitars

$734€655Check ↗

Cort KX500 PM NT

ST Style Guitars

$824€735Check ↗

Cort KX500 PM NT

ST Style Guitars

$824€735Check ↗

Cort Essence OC 4 Natural

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$402€359Check ↗

Cort Gold Passion

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$1,792€1,599Check ↗

Cort Gold Edge

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$1,680€1,499Check ↗

Cort A4 Plus FMMH OPBC

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$828€739Check ↗

Cort G200SE SRD

ST Style Guitars

$223€199Check ↗

Cort X-700 Mutility II MBG

ST Style Guitars

$1,119€999Check ↗

Cort G 300 RAW Natural Satin

ST Style Guitars

$985€879Check ↗

Cort G300 PRO Metallic Gold

ST Style Guitars

$873€779Check ↗

Cort KX700 Evertune Open Pore Black

ST Style Guitars

$1,176€1,049Check ↗

Cort A5 Beyond, Open Pore

Multi-scale Basses

$1,063€949Check ↗

Cort GA1E Open Pore Natural

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$357€319Check ↗

Cort Rithimic Jeff Berlin 4

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$1,164€1,039Check ↗

Cort GAPF-BV Grand Auditorium

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$649€579Check ↗

Cort KX507MS Pale Moon Ebony

7 String Guitars

$951€849Check ↗

Cort Core-OC SP

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$559€499Check ↗

Cort CJ Retro VBM

Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

$316€282Check ↗

Cort Elrick NJS5 White

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$1,232€1,099Check ↗

Cort G260SE Open Pore Natural

ST Style Guitars

$417€372Check ↗

Cort KX508MS II Marina Blue Burst

8 String Guitars

$960€857Check ↗

Cort MR500E Open Pore

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$305€272Check ↗

Cort G110 Open Pore Black Cherry

ST Style Guitars

$198€177Check ↗

Cort Earth Mini

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$203€181Check ↗

Cort Flow OC Natural Satin

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$1,288€1,149Check ↗

Cort Earth 100 NS w/Bag

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$335€299Check ↗

Cort Earth 100 NS

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$313€279Check ↗

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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