Cort GA1E Open Pore Natural
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Cort
GA1E Open Pore Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
561011
Brand:
Cort
Model:
GA1E Open Pore Natural
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$350.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Cort GA1E is a seriously solid choice for the gigging singer-songwriter or intermediate player. The open pore finish and mahogany construction give it a warm, woody voice that's a joy to play, and the built-in preamp makes it stage-ready without sounding overly processed. It's a great balance of quality and affordability.
Product Description
- Cort GA1E Open Pore Natural
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Pickup: Cort CE304T Preamp System
- Encapsulated chrome machine heads
- Strings: Daddario EXP16 Phosphor Bronze strings .012 - .053
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive tone with good projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and a pleasing midrange focus.
- • Cort CE304T preamp offers a usable amplified signal for stage or recording.
- • Open pore finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing natural resonance and sustain.
CONS
- • Ovangkol fingerboard, while durable, might feel slightly less smooth than rosewood.
- • Mahogany construction can be a bit heavier than guitars with lighter woods.
- • While versatile, the mahogany lends itself more to warmer genres than bright, percussive styles.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Electronics
Cort CE304T Preamp System
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CE304T is a decent preamp; it's relatively neutral, but does add a touch of warmth and some subtle EQ controls to shape the sound. It’s a functional solution, not a high-end studio preamp.
It's both! The open pore allows the wood to vibrate more freely, theoretically enhancing resonance and sustain. It also looks great, showcasing the natural grain of the wood.
The neck profile is comfortable – a fairly standard 'C' shape – and the Ovangkol fingerboard is nicely finished, though some players might prefer the feel of rosewood. It’s certainly playable and well-suited to a variety of playing styles.
