Cort Core GA Blackwood OPLB
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Cort
Core GA Blackwood OPLB
Product Info
Article Number:
608232
Brand:
Cort
Model:
Core GA Blackwood OPLB
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$580.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Cort Core GA Blackwood is a serious contender for players wanting a premium acoustic feel without the premium price tag. The all-blackwood construction gives it a rich, focused tone, and the Fishman pickup makes it stage-ready. It’s perfect for singer-songwriters, fingerstyle players, or anyone who appreciates a full-bodied acoustic with excellent projection.
Product Description
- Cort GA Blackwood OPLB
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Body: Solid blackwood
- Top: Solid blackwood
- Hand scalloped X-bracing
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 20 frets
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Pickup system: Fishman Presys VT
- Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light .12 - .53
- Finish: Open-pore
- Colour: Light Burst
- Includes soft case
PROS
- • Solid blackwood construction delivers a warm, resonant, and mature tonal character.
- • Fishman Presys VT pickup system offers excellent amplified tone and useful feedback rejection.
- • Hand-scalloped X-bracing enhances projection and adds complexity to the sound.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and contributes to the guitar’s clarity.
CONS
- • Blackwood can be a bit dense, resulting in a slightly heavier instrument compared to softer woods.
- • The open-pore finish, while aesthetically pleasing, requires more diligent care to prevent moisture issues.
- • While versatile, the blackwood’s inherent darkness might limit its suitability for very bright, folky styles.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Blackwood
Back & Sides
Solid Blackwood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys VT
Weight
1.95 kg (approximately 4.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blackwood generally produces a darker, more complex tone than spruce, with less overt brightness. Mahogany offers a warmer, more mellow sound, making blackwood a middle ground with excellent sustain.
Yes, it's quite straightforward. The VT controls offer simple EQ adjustments and a phase switch to help minimize feedback, making it user-friendly for most players.
It's a beautiful finish, but more porous than a gloss finish. Regular wiping with a damp cloth and occasional application of a wood conditioner will help prevent drying and cracking.
