Cort Modern Black

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Cort Modern Black

Cort

Modern Black

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 555094
Brand: Cort
Model: Modern Black
Price: $1,384.90

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The Cort Modern Black is a seriously well-built acoustic. The solid wood construction and Fishman electronics make it a fantastic choice for gigging musicians needing a reliable, great-sounding amplified instrument. It's a comfortable, premium-priced guitar that balances projection with a warm, focused tone – ideal for fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters.

Product Description

  • Cort Modern Black
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Body with dual side sound ports in the side and armrest
  • With Venetian cutaway
  • Top: solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: solid mahogany
  • Binding: Walnut
  • Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck profile: Ergo-A Asymmetric
  • Neck joint: Dovetail
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: Custom Blocks
  • Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • 20 Frets
  • Fishman Matrix Infinity preamp system
  • Gold-coloured encapsulated Gotoh SGL510Z tuners
  • Ebony bridge and bridge inlays
  • Factory strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light (012-053)
  • Colour: Trans Black
  • high-gloss
  • Incl. Deluxe hardcase
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka top delivers a balanced, responsive acoustic tone.
  • • Mahogany back/sides add warmth and sustain, nicely controlled.
  • • Ergo-A neck profile offers exceptional comfort for extended playing.
  • • Fishman Matrix Infinity system provides a natural amplified sound.
CONS
  • • High-gloss finish might be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
  • • Solid mahogany construction can limit versatility for very bright genres.
  • • The asymmetric neck profile may not suit players accustomed to traditional shapes.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Matrix Infinity preamp system
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The side sound ports enhance the guitar's natural resonance and create a more immersive playing experience, projecting sound directly towards the player.
The Ergo-A asymmetric profile is designed for comfort, but its narrower width might feel cramped for players with very large hands; a try-before-you-buy is recommended.
It’s known for its natural, balanced amplified tone, minimizing the 'artificial' sound often associated with acoustic pickups, making it a strong contender for stage performance.

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