2018 Cort® Catalog

LUXE Frank Gambale SIGNATURE MODEL

Developed in conjunction with legendary guitarist Frank Gambale, this is a true signature model in that the artist had a great deal of input on each detail of the guitar. Ideal for high-speed soloing, this innovative acoustic-electric guitar also features custom wooden rosette and custom fingerboard inlay designed by Frank Gambale himself.

“This guitar is so balanced and resonant right across the whole range on the fret board.

The guitar rings like a bell and the tone and volume beautifully balanced through the range of the instrument.

I think it’s the wonderful combination of woods and the classical guitar body dimensions that is a powerful combination that just works!!”

Frank Gambale

LUXE Solid Adirondack Spruce Top Flamed Blackwood back and sides LR Baggs EAS-VTC EQ Graphtech Black TUSQ Nut and Saddle Mahogany Neck Ebony Fingerboard Ebony Bridge Gold Tuners D’Addario Custom Gauge Strings Hard Case included

91x106mm body depth gives ideal resonation of each and every note played.

The custom extra light gauge specified by Frank Gambale facilitates fast soloing on the high frets without loss of volume or projection.

Art deco styled headstock with abalone inlay of Frank Gambale logo and exotic tri-gem decoration.

Jeff’s basses have always been simple and vintage inspired, but then tweaked to his exact specifcations to make them something special. The Rithimic provides that same balance between vintage, simple and well evolved for today’s playing demands.

“After playing the same bass for so many years I was not sure that another builder could develop something that I would love. As soon as I played the very f irst Cort Rithimic bass I was wowed. I could not believe how perfectly this bass turned out.

This is an astonishing instrument that Cort has built for me.”

Jeff Berlin

DESIGNED AND INSPIRED BY

JEFF BERLIN “Boasting an alder body adorned with an artistic veneer of spalted maple and padouk, Cort’s new Rithimic bass is visually striking, yet tasteful.”

“If you dig Jeff Berlin’s sound, approach, and style of playing, the Rithimic will put you in the ballpark—at least equipment-wise.”

MAGAZINE

“Jeff’s setup is as straightforward and direct as his attitude to making music, especially with his signature Rithimic bass from Cort.”

RITHIMIC

RITHIMIC V

Alder Body w/ Spalted Maple and Padouk Top Canadian Hard Maple Neck Ebony Fingerboard Bartolini Jeff Berlin Custom Soapbar Pickups Babicz FCH4(Full Contact Hardware) Gold Bridge 1Volume, 1 Balance, 1Tone Hipshot Ultralite Tuners GD(Gold) Hardware DR DDT(40~100) Strings Color : NAT (Natural)

Alder Body w/ Walnut BurlTop Canadian Hard Maple Neck Ebony Fingerboard Bartolini Jeff Berlin Custom Soapbar Pickups Babicz FCH5(Full Contact Hardware) Gold Bridge 1Volume, 1 Balance, 1Tone Hipshot Ultralite Tuners GD(Gold) Hardware DR DDT(40~120) Strings Color : NAT (Natural)

Babicz Full Contact Bridge

Bartolini Jeff Berlin Custom Soapbar Pickups

Hipshot Ultralite Tuners

MS series

On the heels of the mega-successful release of the MBC-1 Matt Bellamy Signature Model that was developed in conjunction with UK’ s Manson Guitars, the new M-Jet and Classic TC models that continue and expand upon the design concepts of hybrid vintage single cutaway electric guitars.

Hugh Manson has been making custom guitars for over 30 years and has earned an enviable reputation within the guitar community for innovation and quality, making electric guitars for some of the world’s best known rock & roll superstars, including John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin and Matt Bellamy from Muse. We collaborated with Hugh to create two great new instruments. This includes the Classic TC and the M-Jet. Both are built on the Manson Guitar Works popular MA body style platform, which takes classic vintage guitar design further. Together this is the MS Series.

M-Jet

Bolt-On / 25.5" American Basswood body Canadian Hardmaple Neck Jatoba Fingerboard(Compound radius) Manson Humbucker Pickups Locking machineheads

T.O.M Bridge & Stop Tailpiece Black Hardware Hanzi Inlays Spoke nut Hotrod Trussrod Color : MBLK(Matte Black)

BIM

Blue Ice Metallic

SBN

Scotch Blonde Natural

Classic TC Bolt-On · 25.5" · Ash Body · Canadian Hardmaple Neck · Jatoba Fingerboard (Compound Radius) Manson Single pickups · TC Bridge and Plate · Chrome Hardware · Spoke nut Hotrod Trussrod SBN(Scotch Blonde Natural) BIM(Blue Ice Metallic)

GB SERIES

The GB Series basses are for the modern players with a leaning towards the traditional look and feel but with modern appointments and features that improve the overall performance of the instrument.

T H E B A S S O F B O T H W O R L D S

GB7 GB75JH (TBK)

Bolt-On / 35" Swamp Ash Body Canadian Hard Maple Neck Maple fingerboard(12" Radius) Voiced Tone VTB-ST & VTB-H pickups 2-band EQ w/Passive-Active Push-Pull

Hipshot Ultralite Tuners Omega Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Clear Pickguard Color : TR(Trans Red) TBK(Trans Black)

GB75JJ (AM) Bolt-On / 35" Swamp Ash Body Canadian Hard Maple Neck Maple fingerboard(12" Radius) Voiced Tone VTB-ST pickups 2-band EQ w/Passive-Active Push-Pull

Hipshot Ultralite Tuners Omega Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Clear pickguard Color : AB(Aqua Blue) AM(Amber)

GB74JH (TR) Bolt-On / 34" Swamp Ash Body Canadian Hard Maple Neck Maple fingerboard(12" Radius) Voiced Tone VTB-ST & VTB-H pickups 2-band EQ w/Passive-Active Push-Pull

Hipshot Ultralite Tuners Omega Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Clear Pickguard Color : TR(Trans Red) TBK(Trans Black)

GB74JJ (AB) Bolt-On / 34" Swamp Ash Body Canadian Hard Maple Neck Maple Fingerboard(12" Radius) Voiced Tone VTB-ST pickups 2-band EQ w/Passive-Active Push-Pull

Hipshot Ultralite Tuners Omega Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Clear pickguard Color : AB(Aqua Blue) AM(Amber)

GB5 GB54JJ (NAT) Bolt-On / 34" Swamp Ash Body Canadian Hard Maple Neck(High Gloss) Maple Fingerboard(9.45" Radius) Voiced Tone VTB-ST Pickups

2Vol, 1Ton Passive Electronics Open Gear Tuners Vintage Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Color : Color : NAT(Natural) 5string Available

GB54JJ (OW)

GB54JJ (SPG) Bolt-On / 34" Alder Body Canadian Hard Maple Neck(High Gloss) Jatoba Fingerboard(9.45" Radius) Voiced Tone VTB-ST Pickups

2Vol, 1Ton Passive Electronics Open Gear Tuners Vintage Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Color : OW(Olympic White), SPG(Sea Foam Pearl Green) 5string Available

GB54P (2TS)

GB54P (SPG) Bolt-On / 34" Alder Body Canadian Hard Maple Neck(High Gloss) Jatoba Fingerboard(9.45" Radius) Voiced Tone VTB-ST Pickups

2Vol, 1Ton Passive Electronics Open Gear Tuners Vintage Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Color : 2TS(2Tone Sunburst), SPG(Sea Foam Pearl Green)

GB3 GB34JJ (3TS)

GB34JJ (BK) Bolt-On / 34" Poplar Body Hard Maple Neck Jatoba Fingerboard(9.45" Radius) Jazz Pickups

Active 2Band Electronics Open Gear Tuners Vintage Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Color : BK(Black), 3TS(3Tone Sunburst) 5string Available

GB1 GB14PJ (BK)

GB14PJ (2T) Bolt-On / 34" Poplar Body Hard Maple Neck Jatoba Fingerboard(9.45" Radius) Jazz Pickups

2Vol, 1Ton Passive Electronics Open Gear Tuners Vintage Bridge CR(Chrome) Hardware Color : BK(Black), 2T(2Tone Burst)

SERIES

The Cort Gold was designed with a total focus on sound. This is the best acoustic guitar that we have ever built. You will hear the difference with your first strum. That great tone you hear is a culmination of many meticulous details and superior craftsmanship.

Gold-A8

Gold-O8

Gold-D8

Body Shape

Dreadnought: Gold-D8 OM: Gold-O8 Auditorium: Gold-A8

Top

Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce

Back

Solid Pau Ferro

Sides

Solid Pau Ferro

Bracing

Hand Scalloped X-Bracing

Bridge

Ebony with Ebony Bridge Pins

Saddle

Genuine Bone

Binding

White with Triple-ply Purfling

Neck

Walnut Reinforced Mahogany

Fingerboard

Ebony

Nut

Genuine Bone

Scale

25.3 inch

Tuners

Deluxe Vintage Gold

Finish

Natural Glossy & Light Burst Sonically Enhancing UV Finish

Case

Deluxe Soft-Side Case

Electronics

Fishman Flex Blend (Gold-A8 Only)

Color

LB : Gold-A8 / Gold-D8 NAT : Gold-O8

SERIES

Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal WAYNE HERRSCHAFT

DOUBLELOCK NECK JOINT

WALNUT REINFORCED NECK

AGRESSIVELY SCALLOPED BRACING

Fishman Flex Blend (Gold-A6 Only)

Gold-A6

Gold-D6

Gold-O6

Grand Auditorium Body

Dreadnought Body

OM Body

Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce Top·Solid Mahogany Back and Sides·Genuine Bone Nut & Saddle Mahogany Neck·Macassar Ebony Fingerboard·Hand Scalloped X-Bracing Macassar Ebony Bridge with Ebony Pins·Deluxe Vintage Gold Tuners·Deluxe Soft-Side Case Natural Glossy Sonically Enhancing UV Finish·Color : NAT

SERIES

Cort’s flagship series of premium acoustic guitars, the AS Series features the very best materials, components and workmanship for instruments that will improve with age

AS-OC4(NAT) OM Cutaway Body · Solid Mahogany Top · Solid Mahogany Back & Sides · 45mm Nut Grover Tuners w/ Black Knobs · Ovangkol Fingerboard · Fishman Sonitone EQ - Sonicore Pickup D'Addario EXP16 Strings · Color : NAT · Hardcase Included

GRAND REGAL SERIES The Grand Regal offers the comfort of a slightly smaller body, but without any compromise in sound. Our craftsmen saw to that with the perfect combination of wood, bracing, and building methods to optimize the Grand Regal.

GA10F(NS) Solid European Spruce Top Solid Mahogany Back and Mahogany Sides Genuine Bone Nut and Saddle Ovangkol Fingerboard Fishman InkBody EQ D'Addario EXP16 Strings Color : NS

Fishman® Inkbody preamp features newly-designed Body Sensor which conveys the body’ s natural resonant character to the amplifier for an exceptionally pure acoustic sound.

GA5F-PF(NAT)

GA5F-ZR(NAT)

Pau Ferro Back&Sides 12Strings available

Ziricote Back&Sides

Solid European Spruce Top · Genuine Bone Nut and Saddle · 45mm(1 3/4") Nut Width · Ovangkol Fingerboard Fishman Presys EQ · Ebony Bridge pins · D'Addario EXP16 Strings · Color : NAT

GA5F-BW(NS)

Solid Cedar Top Blackwood Back&Sides Genuine Bone Nut and Saddle 45mm(1 3/4") Nut Width

Ovangkol Fingerboard Fishman Presys EQ Ebony Bridge pins D'Addario EXP16 Strings

BK

WH

CBB

TBB

GA5F

GA-QF

Solid Sitka Spruce Top · Mahogany Back&Sides Genuine Bone Nut and Saddle · 45mm(1 3/4") Nut Width Ovangkol Fingerboard · Fishman Presys EQ Ebony Bridge pins · Color : WH, BK

Figured Maple Top · Mahogany Back&Sides 45mm(1 3/4") Nut Width · Merbau Fingerboard Fishman Isys T EQ · Graphtech Nubone XB Nut and Saddle Color : TBB(Trans Black Burst), CBB(Coral Blue Burst)

GA-FF(NAT)

GA-MEDX(OP)

Spruce Top Flamed Maple Back&Sides 45mm(1 3/4") Nut Width Merbau Fingerboard Fishman Isys T EQ - Sonicore Pickup Graphtech Nubone XB Nut and Saddle D'Addario EXP16 Strings Color : NAT Left handed available

Spruce Top Mahogany Back&Sides 45mm(1 3/4") Nut Width Merbau Fingerboard Cort CE306T EQ Color : LVBS, OP

CE306T EQ

LCD display tuner and a wide range of sounds from its responsive 4-band EQ.

EASY PLAY

We asked guitarists what their biggest obstacle was while learning to play. Answers ranged from weight, and cost. We took these problems to our builders and design team and challenged them new EasyPlay guitars. When you're learning guitar, play smarter, not harder.

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EasyPlay EARTH50 7/8 Dreadnought Body

EasyPlay AF505 Concert Body

• Spruce top on AF505

• Scooped Bridge

• Solid Spruce top on Earth50

• Shortened scale length

• Mahogany back and sides

• Custom ac on setup

• Open Pore Finish

• Light gauge strings

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200ATV Series

Cort Guitars knows that many players who want a new, reasonably priced acoustic prioritize instrument sound quality. In fact, many acoustic guitarists would forgo cosmetic upgrades for an enhanced, vintage tone. Intended to meet those players’ needs, Cort introduces its new 200 ATV (Aged to Vintage) Series of acoustic guitars.

Featuring basic designs but all the key enhancements that improve sound quality, guitars in the ATV Series deliver a tone that has previously been missing in new instruments.

Earth200ATV Dreadnought Body Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce Top Hand Scalloped X bracing Pau Ferro Back&Sides Mahogany Neck Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge Ebony Bridge pins Grover Vintage Tuners Color : SG(Semi Gloss)

L200ATV OM Body Torrefied Solid Sitka Spruce Top Hand Scalloped X bracing Pau Ferro Back&Sides Mahogany Neck Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge Ebony Bridge pins 45mm(1 3/4") Nut Width Grover Vintage Tuners Color : SG(Semi Gloss)