New models combine all-solid construction, exotic tonewoods, and stage-ready electronics in a streamlined, performance-focused platform.
Cort announces the expansion of its new Core Series acoustic guitars, a lineup of all-solid instruments designed to emphasize tonal integrity, choice of material, and player-focused refinement. Featuring semi-gloss, UV-cured finishes and a selection of exotic tonewoods, the series adds the new Core-GA Formosan koa and Core-OC Maple to previously released Core-MC Ovangkol, each built to deliver distinct tonal characteristics within a consistent design philosophy.
At the foundation of the Core Series is all-solid construction paired with hand-scalloped X-bracing and a dovetail neck joint at the 14th fret. The Core-GA Formosan koa pairs a solid spruce top with solid Formosan koa (Acacia Confusa) back and sides, offering warm response and harmonic depth supported by the resonance of a fully solid body. The Core-OC Maple features a solid spruce top with solid sycamore maple back and sides, delivering a bright, articulate voice with strong projection and dynamic response. The Core-MC Ovangkol combines a solid spruce top with solid ovangkol back and sides, emphasizing clarity, depth, and a wide dynamic range. Across the series, the ultra-thin, sonically enhanced UV finish is designed to preserve resonance while adding a vintage-inspired burst aesthetic.
Neck construction and playability are tailored to each model while keeping a consistent feel. The Core-GA Formosan koa features a mahogany neck with a Comfort C profile, paired with a rosewood fingerboard (15.75” radius) and a 25.5” scale length. The Core-OC Maple uses a hard maple neck in a Comfort C profile, also matched with a rosewood fingerboard and 25.5” scale. Both models feature 20 frets and genuine bone nuts, with widths of 1 3/4” (45mm) on the GA and 1 11/16” (43mm) on the OM. These specifications are designed to balance comfort and precision across different playing styles.
All Core Series models are equipped with Fishman® Presys VT electronics, featuring discreet, side-mounted controls for volume and tone. This onboard system is designed to provide straightforward amplification while keeping a clean acoustic signal, allowing players to transition easily from studio to stage environments.
Added appointments across the series include genuine bone nut and saddle construction, rosewood bridges, and vintage open-gear tuning machines for smooth and precise operation. Aged white ABS binding and black-and-aged white ABS rosettes contribute to a cohesive visual identity, while Venetian cutaways enhance upper fret access on applicable models. Each guitar ships strung with Elixir® Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Light strings (12–53) and includes a Cort gig bag.
The Cort Core Series acoustic guitars are available now. For more information, visit www.cortguitars.com
