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Cort Essence OC4 Black Top

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Cort Essence OC4 Black Top

Cort

Essence OC4 Black Top

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Product Info

Article Number: 611755
Brand: Cort
Model: Essence OC4 Black Top
Category: Other Acoustic Guitars
Price: $383.90

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The Cort Essence OC4 Black Top is a seriously impressive instrument for the price. That torrified top really delivers a surprisingly aged tone, and the Fishman pickup system makes it stage-ready. It's perfect for singer-songwriters or players looking for a warm, comfortable acoustic with amplified options, especially those drawn to a vintage aesthetic.

Product Description

  • Cort Essence OC4 Black Top
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Orchestra with cutaway
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • X-Scalloped bracing
  • Top: Torrified ‘aged-to-vintage’ solid Sitka spruce
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Bone nut
  • Pickup: Fishman Presys VT System
  • Rosewood bridge with bone saddle
  • Open chrome vintage machine heads
  • Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light .012 - .053
  • Thin
  • vibration-resistant semi-gloss finish
  • Colour: Black (top) and natural (body)
PROS
  • • Torrified top delivers surprisingly mature, warm, vintage-like tone
  • • Fishman Presys VT system offers excellent amplified sound and feedback rejection
  • • Mahogany back and sides add richness and sustain to the overall sound
  • • Bone nut and saddle contribute to improved clarity and resonance
CONS
  • • Semi-gloss finish, while vibration-resistant, can feel a little plasticky
  • • Orchestra body shape limits versatility for certain playing styles
  • • Mahogany neck might be too thick for players preferring thinner profiles

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Key Features

Top Wood Torrified Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22
Electronics Fishman Presys VT System
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Torrefaction artificially ages the wood, reducing stiffness and opening up the grain, resulting in a warmer, more resonant tone with less initial brightness.
The mahogany neck has a standard 'C' shape; while generally comfortable, it's a bit on the thicker side, which may be less ideal for players with smaller hands or a preference for thinner profiles.
The Fishman Presys VT system is quite capable, offering good feedback rejection and a natural amplified tone, suitable for most medium-sized stage environments.

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