Cort CJ Retro VBM
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Cort
CJ Retro VBM
Product Info
Article Number:
511102
Brand:
Cort
Model:
CJ Retro VBM
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$327.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cort CJ Retro VBM is a seriously impressive jumbo acoustic – it’s got a big voice, a comfortable neck, and a surprisingly good pickup system for the price. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a vintage-inspired look and feel with amplified versatility, especially if you're into rhythm playing or singer-songwriter styles.
Product Description
- Cort CJ Retro VBM
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Design: Jumbo
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Dual Rectangular fretboard inlays
- Multi-ply white / black binding
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Graph Tech Nubone nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Fishman Neo D humbucker
- Fishman VTB EQ preamp
- White pickguard
- Ebony bridge
- Open nickel machine heads
- Colour: Vintage Black Matte
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, classic jumbo feel.
- • Fishman Neo D humbucker offers a clean, powerful amplified sound.
- • Solid build quality with multi-ply binding and ebony bridge for durability.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners aren't as precise as sealed locking tuners.
- • Vintage Black Matte finish can show fingerprints easily.
- • Jumbo body might be unwieldy for smaller players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Neo D humbucker & VTB EQ preamp
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Neo D is known for its clarity and feedback resistance, but careful gain staging and positioning will still be needed in loud environments.
The mahogany neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, which should be comfortable for most hand sizes, though it’s not particularly chunky.
Laurel is a durable wood, but it can be a bit drier than rosewood, so occasional fretboard oiling is recommended to prevent cracking and maintain playability.
