Cort MR500E Open Pore
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Cort
MR500E Open Pore
Product Info
Article Number:
544387
Brand:
Cort
Model:
MR500E Open Pore
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MR500E is a surprisingly well-built dreadnought for the price. It's got that classic mahogany warmth combined with a lively spruce top, making it great for singer-songwriters or players who like a full, grounded tone. This is a solid choice if you want a stage-ready acoustic without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Cort MR500E Open Pore
- Acoustic Guitar With Pickup
- Design: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Mahogany body
- Solid spruce top
- Mahogany neck
- Ovangkol fretboard
- Scale length: 643 mm (25.3")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- 20 Frets
- Cort CE304T EQ preamp
- Ovangkol bridge
- DieCast machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXP16m
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate voice with good projection.
- • Mahogany body provides warmth and a focused midrange character.
- • Cort CE304T preamp offers usable EQ for stage or recording applications.
- • Open pore finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing resonance and tone.
CONS
- • Ovangkol fretboard, while durable, might feel slightly less smooth than ebony.
- • Mahogany construction can limit versatility for very bright or scooped tonal preferences.
- • Die-Cast tuners are functional, but higher-end options would improve stability.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm (25.3")
Frets
20
Electronics
Cort CE304T EQ preamp
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a functional preamp, providing basic EQ adjustments, but lacks the nuanced tonal shaping of higher-end systems; it's perfectly adequate for most gigging situations.
It’s designed to enhance resonance – less finish means more vibration and a more open, natural tone compared to a gloss finish.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, fairly standard and playable, though some might find it slightly on the thicker side—a good option for players with larger hands.
