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Cort Unveils Two New Black Top Cedar Acoustic Guitars

Cort acoustic guitars

Two new acoustic models from Cort with solid red cedar tops and black satin finishes.


The new MR500F-CED and L100OCF-CED acoustic guitars have solid red cedar tops and black satin finishes. Cedar is a highly sought after tone wood for acoustic guitars. Often reserved for nylon stringed instruments or high-end, hand-crafted steel strings, cedar topped guitars bring warmth and resonance to production models at an attractive price point. Both models are now available online and at select retailers worldwide.

To complement the cedar tops, both models feature mahogany back and sides to balance the overall tone and response of the guitars. The black satin finish is isolated to the top while a clear satin finish is applied to the back and sides. ABS ivory binding and rosette adorns the body. With their ivory pickguards, the guitars are immediately reminiscent of classic guitars from yesteryear. The dovetail construction allows the mahogany neck to transfer sustain to the body and provide enduring performance. At a 25 Ā½ā€ scale length, the 20 fret ovangkol fretboard makes for comfortable playing. Tuning stability is provided with an ovangkol bridge, a PPS nut, die cast tuners, and Dā€™Addario EXP16 strings. Onboard electronics are provided by the Fishman Presys VT and S-Core system.

Cortā€™s MR500F-CED is a full-size dreadnought body. With a wider lower bout and deeper body, the dreadnought is full of powerful bass response and loud projection. They are a flat pickers dream and the cutaway provides easy access to the top end of the fretboard. Perfect for dynamic chords and heavy strumming, these guitars measure 1 11/16ā€ (43mm) at the nut for easier navigation.

The L100OCF-CED has an orchestra body. Compared to the dreadnought, an orchestra model is a considerably smaller but with a wider string spacing, measuring 1 Ā¾ā€ (45mm) at the nut. This smaller, cutaway body and string spacing make these guitars ideal for finger pickers and provide great comfort for extended playing for players of all sizes.

To learn more about these new models, see us at NAMM BOOTH 5102 or visit us online at www.cortguitars.com.

Street prices are:

$369.99MR500F-CED BKS

$369.99 L100OCF-CED BKS

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